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Send us a textIn this episode, Richard C. Wilson, founder of the Family Office Club, shares his expertise on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the investment landscape. Drawing from insights gathered at the AI mastermind event hosted earlier this year, where top decamillionaires and centimillionaires discussed how they are leveraging AI for growth, Richard reveals the tools and strategies that are driving success in family offices today.Throughout the episode, Richard outlines the various stages of AI adoption and explains how AI is evolving from basic applications to more sophisticated systems. He introduces several proprietary AI tools that the Family Office Club has developed to streamline due diligence, improve investment decision-making, and enhance the efficiency of investors and entrepreneurs.Here are the key AI tools Richard discusses in detail:Dewey: Instant Due Diligence Advisor – An AI-driven tool designed to assist in due diligence by analyzing 100+ checklists and white papers. Dewey can quickly digest extensive documents (like pitch decks or PPMs), identify red flags, and highlight areas of concern, offering valuable insights to investors without replacing human expertise.Billionaire Collective Intelligence – A tool built by feeding insights from 45 billionaire interviews and over 900 public talks. This tool allows users to interact with the collective wisdom of billionaires, gaining advice on scaling businesses, negotiations, and investment strategies, all tailored to the mindset of high-net-worth individuals.1 Line Capital Raising Pitch – This AI tool analyzes pitch decks based on 25 factors, offering immediate feedback on areas that need improvement. It generates multiple one-liner options based on specific criteria, helping entrepreneurs perfect their pitch to investors.Instant Partner Insight – A personality profiling and background analysis tool. This tool pulls publicly available data and offers insights into the red flags or risks associated with potential investors or partners, helping you make faster, informed decisions without a lengthy search.Investor Advantage – By feeding all the transcripts from events hosted by the Family Office Club, this AI tool serves as a powerful knowledge base, offering feedback on structuring deals, capital raising, joint ventures, and more, all based on the lessons shared by seasoned investors who have spoken at Family Office Club events.Throughout the episode, Richard emphasizes the importance of AI tools in enhancing productivity and making smarter, more efficient decisions in the fast-paced world of investing. These tools aren't just designed to replace human input but to augment it, enabling investors to leverage AI for more informed decision-making and a competitive edge.This episode is packed with insights into AI's role in family office operations, and Richard's practical approach to integrating these tools into your investment strategy. Whether you're a family office, investor, or business owner, these AI-powered solutions can help you streamline your operations, mitigate risks, and scale your business efficiently.

Diesmal geht es um die Verlaufsformen der MS vom RIS und KIS über die RRMS zur SPMS bis zur PPMS. Ich erkläre sie einfach verständlich. Den kompletten Beitrag zum Nachlesen gibt es auf meinem Blog: https://ms-perspektive.de/podcast-007-die-formen-der-ms Diese Folge ist ein Update zur ursprünglichen Episode #007 über die Verlaufsformen der Multiplen Sklerose – erweitert, aktualisiert und ergänzt um die neuesten wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnisse. Denn die starren Kategorien wie CIS, RRMS oder PPMS werden zunehmend hinterfragt. Vielmehr zeigt sich: MS verläuft bei jeder betroffenen Person individuell. In dieser überarbeiteten Version lernst du nicht nur die sechs möglichen Stadien kennen, sondern erfährst auch, warum Diagnosen manchmal angepasst werden müssen und wie die Therapieentscheidungen in anderen Ländern getroffen werden. Ziel ist es, dir Orientierung und Wissen zu geben – für informierte Entscheidungen über deine Gesundheit. Inhaltsverzeichnis Abkehr von der starren Einteilung Einführung in die Formen der MS Die prodromale Phase der Multiplen Sklerose Zufallsbefund des radiologisch isolierten Syndroms (RIS) Fokus auf schubförmig remittierende MS (RRMS = Relapsing Remitting MS) Sekundär Progrediente MS erklärt (SPMS) Primär Progrediente MS und ihre Herausforderungen (PPMS) Zusammenfassung der MS-Verlaufsformen Zusammenfassung der MS-Verlaufsformen Es gibt sechs mögliche Einteilungen der MS: Prodromale Phase – Vorstadium der MS, es treten bereits Änderungen im Immunsystem auf, die noch sehr diffus sind. Theoretisch kann die MS hier noch gestoppt werden. Radiologisch isoliertes Syndrom (RIS) – Zufallsbefund, ohne spürbares Symptom bei einem MRT, kann in eine MS übergehen. Klinisch isoliertes Syndrom (KIS oder CIS) – kann, muss aber nicht in eine MS übergehen. Schubförmig-remittierende MS (RRMS) – der häufigste Verlauf, gut behandelbar. Sekundär progrediente MS (SPMS) – entwickelt sich meist aus der RRMS, wenn die Reserve aufgebraucht ist. Primär progrediente MS (PPMS) – kontinuierlich fortschreitender Verlauf von Beginn an. Bei allen Formen wird intensiv geforscht. Ich bin sicher, dass es künftig immer bessere Behandlungsoptionen geben wird. Bis dahin bleibt es das Wichtigste, die Krankheit so gut wie möglich aufzuhalten – durch frühzeitige Therapie und passende Lebensweise. --- Wenn dir der Podcast und Blogbeitrag gefällt, abonniere ihn gerne und hinterlasse eine Bewertung. Schreib mir an kontakt@ms-perspektive.de, wenn du Themenwünsche oder Fragen hast – ich freue mich über Post! Bis bald und mach das Beste aus Deinem Leben, Nele Mehr Informationen und positive Gedanken erhältst Du in meinem kostenlosen Newsletter. Hier findest Du eine Übersicht zu allen bisherigen Podcastfolgen.  

Del Walmsley gears up for the upcoming Lifestyles Unlimited Wealth and Passive Income Expo with guest Chris Barsnis from Patel Law Group, who will be presenting on asset protection and private placement memorandums (PPMs). Chris shares insights into legal strategies that help real estate investors protect their assets and properly structure investments. Del follows up by cautioning against common pitfalls such as using S corporations, investing in Class A apartment complexes, and pursuing problematic deals that often underperform or attract the wrong demographic.

On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Pascal Wagner interviews Bethany LeFlam, a seasoned SEC attorney who has structured thousands of real estate syndications. They dive deep into LP protections, red flags in PPMs, and what Bethany looks for before investing passively herself. She shares how she transitioned from legal advisor to active hotel investor, what makes boutique hotels attractive, and why operators' communication styles reveal more than any pitch deck. Bethany also explains the legal implications of capital raising, share class structures, and her stance on whether GPs should invest their own capital in deals. Bethany LaFlam SEC Attorney Based in Irvine, CA Say hi to them at Premier Law Group Bethany LaFlam https://www.instagram.com/bethany_laflam/?hl=en Sponsors: Vintage Capital Capital Gains Tax Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Die PPMS-Studie „Contribute“ untersucht deine Erfahrungen und Auswirkungen auf Deinen Alltag beim Wechsel auf ein zugelassenes Medikament. Hier geht es zum Blogbeitrag: https://ms-perspektive.de/297-contribute Leidest du an primär progredienter Multipler Sklerose (PPMS) und wirst mit einem der neu zugelassenen Medikamente behandelt? Dann sind Deine Erfahrungen für die PPMS-Studie „Contribute“ wichtig und helfen der Wissenschaft, um die Versorgung weiter zu verbessern. Inhaltsverzeichnis Worum geht es? Warum solltest du teilnehmen? Wie läuft die Teilnahme ab? Teile die Info! Teile die Info! Kennst du andere Menschen mit PPMS, die aktuell mit zugelassenen Medikamenten behandelt werden? Bitte erzähle ihnen von der Studie! Jede zusätzliche Teilnahme bringt wertvolle Erkenntnisse für eine bessere Versorgung.

Raising capital for an Opportunity Zone project isn't easy. Plus, there are numerous legal complexities to consider if you want to avoid potential civil and criminal penalties. Andrew Doup, founder of SyndicationCounsel, joins the show to discuss how OZ project sponsors and investors can protect themselves legally by making appropriate SEC filings, disclosing material risks in PPMs, and more. Show notes & summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2025/02/andrew-doup-331/

Discover how Eddie Austin, a serial entrepreneur and fund manager, raised $24 million for his first real estate fund in record time! In this episode, Eddie dives deep into his journey from humble beginnings to managing over $310 million in assets. Learn the strategies he used to build a passionate community of investors, why he pivoted from syndications to funds, and how his transparent communication style has set him apart.Key Takeaways to Listen For:The Power of Community: Eddie shares how focusing on relationships and adding value at every interaction helped him raise $24 million in one event.Pivoting to Funds: Learn why Eddie transitioned from syndications to funds and how this strategic move benefits both investors and operators.Transparent Communication: Discover Eddie's philosophy of over-communicating with investors to build trust and prevent costly misunderstandings.Scaling Wealth Creatively: Hear how Eddie leveraged partnerships and innovative strategies to overcome challenges and grow his portfolio.Building Trust with Investors: Insights on how Eddie's background, detailed PPMs, and personal touch instill confidence among high-net-worth individuals.About Tim MaiTim Mai is a real estate investor, fund manager, mentor, and founder of HERO Mastermind for REI coaches.He has helped many real estate investors and coaches become millionaires. Tim continues to help busy professionals earn income and build wealth through passive investing.He is also a creative marketer and promoter with incredible knowledge and experience, which he freely shares. He has lifted himself from the aftermath of war, achieving technical expertise in computers, followed by investment success in real estate, management skills, and a lofty position among real estate educators and internet marketers.Tim is an industry leader who has acquired and exited well over $50 million worth of real estate and is currently an investor in over 2700 units of multifamily apartments.Connect with TimWebsite: Capital Raising PartyFacebook: Tim Mai | Capital Raising Nation Instagram: @timmaicomTwitter: @timmaiLinkedIn: Tim MaiYouTube: Tim Mai

In this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, James Brandolino, former hedge fund manager and founder of Investment Fraud Solutions, joins host Matt Faircloth. Brandolino shares his personal story of running a fraudulent hedge fund for eight years before turning himself in, and now helps investors and companies prevent fraud. He explains how most investment fraud doesn't start intentionally but evolves from fear and pride when investments underperform. Brandolino provides insights on red flags in investment operations, the importance of transparency, proper disclosures in PPMs, and the risks of relying on third-party IRA custodians for due diligence. Sponsors: Altra Running Sunrise Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode we sample and rate Ardbeg's Spectacular while talking business and brass tacks, the best post Thanksgiving turkey sandwich, a bottle not procured in Scotland, fiscal responsibility, the Phenolic Phenomenon, the power of the PPMs, a case for funky cheese, old campfire and lingering cigar, the punk rock distillery, our new Drep and Stone face tattoos, dealing with the space wells, sitting in a metal tube for 7 hrs, earning the experience, stopping at Bucee's, and the awareness that happens with having to wait for something.   Support Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DrepandStone We'd love to hear from you! https://linktr.ee/DrepandStone Don't forget to subscribe! Music by @joakimkarudmusic Episode #270

Erfahre mehr über B-Zell-Depletionen, wie Ocrevus, Kesimpta, Bonspri, Mabthera, Rituxan und Briumvi, für aktive RRMS & SPMS und frühe PPMS. Du kannst den vollständigen Beitrag auf meinem Blog nachlesen: https://ms-perspektive.de/274-b-zell-depletion B-Zell-Depletions-Therapien wie Ocrelizumab (Ocrevus), Ofatumumab (Kesimpta, Bonspri), Rituximab (Mabthera, Rituxan) und Ublituximab (Briumvi) sind zu wichtigen Instrumenten bei der Behandlung von Multipler Sklerose (MS) geworden. Diese Behandlungen zielen speziell auf B-Zellen ab, eine Art von Immunzellen, die am Entzündungsprozess von MS beteiligt sind, und reduzieren diese. B-Zell-Therapien gelten als einige der spezifischsten und wirksamsten verlaufsmodifizierenden Therapien, die heute verfügbar sind, und bieten einen maßgeschneiderten Ansatz zur Verringerung der Krankheitsaktivität und des Fortschreitens der MS. In diesem Beitrag geht es darum, wie diese Therapien innerhalb der MS-Behandlungsoptionen eingeordnet werden und was ihr Zulassungsstatus und ihre Wirksamkeit für verschiedene Patientengruppen bedeuten. Bitte beachte, dass ich hier nur einen Überblick geben kann. Deine Neurologin und MS-Schwester sollten dich ausführlich über die richtige Therapie für dich beraten. Sie kennen deinen allgemeinen Gesundheitszustand und du solltest auch über deine Ziele, Wünsche, Ängste und Vorlieben sprechen, damit diese berücksichtigt werden können. Inhaltsverzeichnis Allgemeine Informationen Wie werden B-Zell-Depletionen - Ocrelizumab (Ocrevus), Ofatumumab (Kesimpta, Bonspri), Rituximab (Mabthera, Rituxan), Ublituximab (Briumvi) in den Immuntherapien eingeordnet? Wofür sind B-Zell-Depletionen - Ocrelizumab (Ocrevus), Ofatumumab (Kesimpta, Bonspri), Rituximab (Mabthera, Rituxan), Ublituximab (Briumvi) zugelassen? Wie sieht die Situation für spezielle Patientengruppen aus? Wer sollte Ocrelizumab (Ocrevus), Ofatumumab (Kesimpta, Bonspri), Rituximab (Mabthera, Rituxan), Ublituximab (Briumvi) vermeiden? Wie wirken Ocrelizumab (Ocrevus), Ofatumumab (Kesimpta, Bonspri), Rituximab (Mabthera, Rituxan) und Ublituximab (Briumvi)? Wie wird es eingenommen? Wie wirksam sind Ocrelizumab (Ocrevus), Ofatumumab (Kesimpta, Bonspri), Rituximab (Mabthera, Rituxan), Ublituximab (Briumvi)? Risiken und Nebenwirkungen von Ocrelizumab (Ocrevus), Ofatumumab (Kesimpta, Bonspri), Rituximab (Mabthera, Rituxan), Ublituximab (Briumvi) Impfungen Quellen Schlussbemerkung Quellen Für die Erstellung des Inhalts habe ich folgende Quellen verwendet: Vorlesung über pädiatrische Multiple Sklerose von Prof. Dr. Jutta Gärtner im Rahmen des Masterstudiengangs Multiple-Sklerose-Management Vorlesung über B-Zell-depletierende Therapien von Prof. Dr. Xavier Montalban im Rahmen des Masterstudiengangs Multiple-Sklerose-Management Qualitätshandbuch der KKNMS zu Ocrelizumab (Ocrevus), Ofatumumab (Kesimpta, Bonspri), Ublituximab (Briumvi) MS-Selfie-Infokarten von Prof. Dr. Gavin Giovannoni Deutschsprachiges Multiple Sklerose und Kinderwunschregister (DMSKW) Deutsche DECIMS-Informationen zu Ocrelizumab --- Vielleicht möchtest du auch einen Blick auf die Beiträge zu den anderen Immuntherapien werfen: #256: Dimethylfumarat (Tecfidera) und Diroximelfumarat (Vumerity) #258: Glatirameracetat (Copaxone, Brabio) #261: Interferon-beta (Avonex, Betaferon, Extavia, Plegridy, Rebif) #264: Teriflunomid (Aubagio) #266: Natalizumab (Tysabri, Tyruko)  #268: S1P-Modulatoren – Fingolimod (Gilenya), Ozanimod (Zeposia), Ponesimod (Ponvory), Siponimod (Mayzent) #270: Alemtuzumab (Lemtrada, Campath) bei hochaktiver Multipler Sklerose #272: Cladribin (Mavenclad, Leustatin, Litak) bei hochaktiver MS Bis bald und mach das Beste aus Deinem Leben, Nele Mehr Informationen und positive Gedanken erhältst Du in meinem kostenlosen Newsletter. Hier findest Du eine Übersicht zu allen bisherigen Podcastfolgen.

Dr. Jai S. Perumal discusses what patients should know about available treatments for primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS). She reviews how the symptoms of inflammation outside of the brain develop gradually and the rates of occurrence between men and women. She highlights how early intervention to prevent further damage and the comprehensive approach for controlling the condition can help to ensure the best quality of life for patients.To schedule with Dr. Perumal 

Die CogeX-Studie untersuchte wie kombiniertes aerobes und kognitives Training auf die Verarbeitungsgeschwindigkeit von PMS-Patienten wirkt. Hier findest Du den kompletten Beitrag zum Nachlesen: https://ms-perspektive.de/263-cogex Heute spreche ich mit Prof. Dr. Anthony Feinstein über die Ergebnisse der CogeX-Studie, die sich auf die Verbesserung der kognitiven Funktionen, insbesondere der Verarbeitungsgeschwindigkeit von Patienten mit fortschreitender MS konzentrierte. Schon in der Anfangsphase der MS, wenn bei den Betroffenen ein klinisch isoliertes Syndrom diagnostiziert wird, treten in etwa 30 % der Fälle kognitive Probleme auf. Mit dem Fortschreiten der Multiplen Sklerose nimmt dieser Anteil stetig zu und liegt bei der primären und sekundären MS zwischen 70 und 90 Prozent. Bisher wurde jedoch kaum erforscht, wie kognitiven Beeinträchtigungen entgegengewirkt werden kann und wie sich die kognitiven Leistungen sogar verbessern lassen. An der internationalen Studie, die von MS Canada finanziert wurde, nahmen neben Kanada auch Forscher und Patienten in den USA, dem Vereinigten Königreich, Italien und Dänemark teil. Das Originalinterview habe ich in Englisch geführt und es entstand im Rahmen der Unterstützung durch die Gemeinnützige Hertie-Stiftung.  Die verschriftlichte Version gibt es nun in deutscher Übersetzung. Inhaltsverzeichnis Einleitung - Wer ist Prof. Dr. Anthony Feinstein? Verständnis der kognitiven Beeinträchtigung bei progredienter MS Vorteile der kognitiven Rehabilitation Die Rolle von Aerobic-Übung Die CogeX Studie Verabschiedung Nele von Horsten: Hallo Anthony, ich freue mich, dich in der Sendung zu haben und schicke dir ein herzliches Willkommen nach Toronto in Kanada. Ich habe erst neulich mit der Patientenfürsprecherin Adra Shephard gesprochen, und sie hat mir erzählt, dass es in Kanada ziemlich kalt ist. Ich erinnere mich an die kalten Winter in Chicago, wo ich eineinhalb Jahre lang gelebt habe. Prof. Anthony Feinstein: Ich danke dir vielmals. Wir brauchen einen warmen Empfang, weil es hier kalt ist. Ich bin sehr froh, bei dir zu sein. Du weißt, wovon ich spreche. Nele von Horsten: In Chicago waren es minus 35 Grad Celsius. Wir haben uns immer mit „Stay warm!“ gegrüßt. In Deutschland ist das nicht so, wir haben leider kaum richtige Winter. Aber bevor wir zum Interview kommen, wäre es schön, wenn du dich den Zuschauern vorstellen könntest, damit sie wissen, wer heute bei mir in der Sendung ist. Einleitung - Wer ist Prof. Dr. Anthony Feinstein? Prof. Anthony Feinstein: Ja, ich danke dir. Ich bin Anthony Feinstein. Ich bin Professor für Neuropsychiatrie an der Universität von Toronto. Ich leite einen klinischen Dienst und ein Forschungsteam, das sich um Menschen mit Multipler Sklerose kümmert. Wir befassen uns mit Kognition, dem Risiko von Stimmungsschwankungen und Kognition und nutzen auch die Bildgebung des Gehirns, um zu verstehen, wie diese Krankheiten entstehen. Wie und wo können Interessierte deine Forschungsaktivitäten verfolgen? Prof. Anthony Feinstein: Ich denke, der beste Weg ist über die Website von MS Canada, dort wird die Studie aufgelistet. Es war eine sehr große Investition für MS Canada. Sie haben ein kleines Video mit Leuten gemacht, die darüber sprechen. Auf der Website steht, dass es neue Studien gibt, die finanziert werden. So können die Menschen erfahren, wie das Forschungsumfeld in Kanada ist. Das ist ein guter Ansatzpunkt. Nele von Horsten: Okay, fantastisch, und ich werde den Link natürlich in die Show Notes und den Blogartikel aufnehmen. Anthony, ich danke dir sehr. Das ist eine sehr interessante Studie. Und natürlich viel Glück bei allem, was noch kommt. Danke, dass du mit mir und den Zuhörern in dieses Thema eingetaucht bist. Und für euch da draußen, seid und bleibt bitte aktiv und nutzt jede Gelegenheit, die sich euch bietet. Ich denke, dass es sehr wichtig ist, dass ihr eure Symptome in den Griff bekommt, damit ihr aktiv sein könnt. Es ist immer schlecht, wenn jemand sich nicht traut, über Probleme wie Inkontinenz zu sprechen, um sie zu behandeln, und stattdessen zu Hause bleibt, weil er oder sie sich nicht wohl fühlt oder sich schämt. Prof. Anthony Feinstein: Ganz genau. Nele von Horsten: Das sollte man nie tun, man sollte die medizinischen Hilfsmittel nutzen, man sollte die symptomatischen Behandlungsmöglichkeiten nutzen, die zur Verfügung stehen, und man sollte so aktiv wie möglich bleiben und versuchen, ein möglichst erfülltes Leben zu führen, denn das Leben kann auch mit progredienter MS gut sein. Vielen Dank, auf Wiedersehen. Prof. Anthony Feinstein: Ich denke, das ist der richtige Ansatz. Ausgezeichnet. Ich danke dir für dein Interesse an diesem Thema. Weitere Informationen über die Forschungstätigkeit von Anthony Feinstein findest du auf PubMed. --- Bis bald und mach das Beste aus Deinem Leben, Nele Mehr Informationen und positive Gedanken erhältst Du in meinem kostenlosen Newsletter. Hier findest Du eine Übersicht zu allen bisherigen Podcastfolgen.

Welcome to Rappin on Racin Guests include Tyler Harris the Director of Operations at Pittsburgh's Pennsylvania Motor Speedway, Gary Koteles the owner and competition director at Koteles Motorsports, Former announcer at Pittsburgh Jim Zufall, Super Late Model Drivers Tyler Dietz, Dylan Fenton and Brad Benton. Luke Host from Pittsburgh's Pennsylvania Motor Speedway has a collection of Victory Lane interviews with Daryl Charlier, Stephen Shelpman, Christian Schneider, Hunter Von and Jacob Chips July 13th is The Inaugural Dow Carnahan Fantasy Cup - Falconi's 410-Winged Sprint Cars. The fastest dirt cars on the planet will invade PPMS featuring speeds in excess of 140 mph! PPMS and Lernerville Speedway join forces to honor the late Dow Carnahan with a one-of-a-kind event! The Dow Carnahan Fantasy Award. Lernerville drivers AJ Flick, Jeremy Weaver, Dan Kuriger, Bob Felmlee, John Jerich, Pittsburgh drivers Dale Blaney, Brandon Matus, Carl Bowser, Logan McCandless, Cody Bova. Sit back relax and enjoy today's program.

Guest include Tyler Harris the Director of Operations at Pittsburgh's Pennsylvania Motor Speedway. Thursday's Western PA Speedweeks winner Dylan Norris, Jonathan Taylor won the ULEMs Modified Feature at Pittsburgh, Brandon Burgoon PPMS Feature Winner, RUSH Modified Winner Chelsie Gallagher, Christian Schneider went two for two Friday and Saturday in the Pro Stocks, Gavin Kokolis won at PPMS, AJ Poljack the 2023 Track Champion talked about his game plan for 2024. AJ Flick, Jordan Poirier, Tim Shaffer were the Top Guns in the Western PA Speedweeks races and Michael Norris scored his third win at Lernerville Friday. Dave Olivieri and Howie Balis have some excellent interviews with a gentleman that drives Sprints, Late Models and Modifieds Brian Ruhlman,  Sprint Car driver Jeremy Weaver, Super Late Model driver Mike Duritsky and Marion Center winner Rich Wicker.  

Prof. Patrick Küry spricht über die Behandlung der Neurodegeneration bei MS durch Modulation von HERV-W und Bindung an sein Hüllprotein. Alle Fragen und Antworten zum Nachlesen findest Du auf meinem Blog: https://ms-perspektive.de/245-patrick-kuery Diesmal spreche ich mit Prof. Dr. Patrick Küry über die Frage, ob wir die Neurodegeneration bei Multipler Sklerose durch Modulation von HERV-W behandeln können? Multiple Sklerose wird durch zwei krankheitsverursachende Aspekte angetrieben – die akute Entzündungsaktivität, die inzwischen gut behandelbar ist, und die Neurodegeneration, die Forscher und Ärzte weiterhin vor große Herausforderungen stellt. Wenn wir Wege finden, die Neurodegeneration wirksam zu behandeln, könnte dies den Menschen im fortschreitenden Verlauf helfen, unabhängig davon, ob es sich um PPMS oder SPMS handelt. Und da die Neurodegeneration vermutlich bereits in der Prodromalphase beginnt, d. h. mit dem Einsetzen der krankmachenden Prozesse, würden alle MS-Patienten davon profitieren. Aber was ist HERV-W und wie kann es beeinflusst werden, um Neurodegeneration zu verhindern? Darüber spreche ich in einem Interview mit Prof. Küry. Der Beitrag ist eine Übersetzung des englischen Originalinterviews. Inhaltsverzeichnis Vorstellung - Wer ist Prof. Dr. Patrick Küry? Neurodegeneration bei Multipler Sklerose Die Rolle von HERV-W bei Multipler Sklerose Zukunftsperspektiven zum Stoppen der Neurodegeneration bei MS Verabschiedung Vorstellung - Wer ist Prof. Dr. Patrick Küry? Molekular- und Zellbiologe, schweizerischer Herkunft, Promotion in der Schweiz, Postdoc im Vereinigten Königreich auf dem Gebiet der Entwicklungsneurobiologie, Umzug nach Düsseldorf, Deutschland, für zelluläre Studien zur Regeneration des Nervensystems. Prof. für Neuroregeneration in Düsseldorf, arbeitet in einem klinischen Umfeld, verbindet Grundlagenforschung mit klinischen Anwendungen, Forschungsteam bestehend aus Grundlagenwissenschaftlern und Medizinern. Ausgebildet als Biologe, liebe ich Zoologie, das Leben im Freien, in der Natur, in der Wüste… Photo: Dr. Rok Humar Wie und wo können Interessierte Ihre Forschungsaktivitäten verfolgen? E-Mail: kuery@hhu.de Website: https://www.uniklinik-duesseldorf.de/patienten-besucher/klinikeninstitutezentren/klinik-fuer-neurologie/forschung/neuroregeneration-kuery PubMed X (twitter): @HERVandBrain https://geneuro.com --- Ich finde diese Forschungen zu HERV-W extrem spannend, zumal es bisher so aussieht, als ob keine oder nur wenige Nebenwirkungen zu erwarten sind. Und ich würde mich sehr freuen, wenn es endlich erste Durchbrüche bei der Behandlung der Neurodegeneration und damit der fortschreitenden Prozesse der MS gibt. Damit Menschen mit PPMS und SPMS mehr als nur symptomatische Therapiemöglichkeiten zur Verfügung stehen. Ich bin an Deiner Meinung zu diesem Thema interessiert. Schreibe mir gern und lass mich wissen, wenn du möchtest, dass ich mehr über dieses Thema berichte. Mach das Beste aus Deinem Leben und werde oder bleibe ein gut informierter Patient, Nele Mehr Informationen und positive Gedanken erhältst Du in meinem kostenlosen Newsletter. Hier findest Du eine Übersicht zu allen bisherigen Podcastfolgen.

Welcome to Living Well with MS. In this episode, we are sharing the highlights from one of our ‘Ask Aaron' webinars, where neurologist, Dr Aaron Boster, answers questions about MS from the community. In this episode, Dr Boster covers a range of topics, including heat intolerance, when to start a DMT and his tips for self-managing MS. You can watch the original webinar here. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways.   Topics and Timestamps: 02:13 Considerations for changing to a less stressful job and stronger DMTs. 05:09 Talking to clinicians about stress. 06:25 Hyperbaric oxygen therapy. 08:11 Stem cell transplants for PPMS. 10:35 Tysabri during pregnancy and breastfeeding. 12:23 MS and Stroke. 13:52 MRI showing brain cysts. 16:57 Betaferon and slow progression. 19:45 Changing from Tysabri to Ocrevus. 21:41 Vertigo. 23:05 Ampyra for walking, spasticity, and nerve pain. 25:50 Types of inflammation. 28:05 Anesthetic or epidural and MS. 30:15 B-cell depletion therapy and allergies. 31:17 Tips for self-managing MS. 37:42 Heat intolerance. 40:30 When to start on a DMT. 41:22 Ocrevus and low lymphocyte levels. 43:40 Diet and MS. 48:50 Nausea as an MS symptom. 51:30 CBD for MS. 52:45 Bursitis and MS. 53:36 Choosing a DMT and considering side effects. 55:16 Invisible illness in an ableist world. Selected Key Takeaways: Exercise as part of your daily lifestyle  34:42 “Exercising as part of a lifestyle means that if you do it, you're not rewarded. There's no reward for doing something as part of your lifestyle and if you don't do it, there's no punishment - you're not sent to the naughty corner. So, for example, I have a lifestyle of brushing my teeth. I don't tweet about it. I don't make YouTube videos about it. I don't even talk about it when I get to work. It's just something I do every morning and if I happen to forget to brush my teeth before I head off to the office, I'll run upstairs and do it. This is part of my lifestyle. So, I need people impacted by MS to exercise as part of their lifestyle.” Plan your day to minimise symptoms like heat intolerance 39:43 “We can conserve energy during those times when it's really hot out. Whereas I would normally encourage a patient to park at the back of the parking lot to get their steps in. If it's the middle of the day, [walking that far is] going to sap all your energy so that when you get to the grocery store you can't shop, that doesn't really work very well, does it? And so that's an example where we would have someone drop us off at the threshold of the grocery store so that you can be successful in your shopping.” Be brave in using mobility aids and seeking accommodations. 57:27 “I tell people who are embarrassed by their cane, ‘Don't you dare be embarrassed by your cane, a cane is a sign of intelligence.' A person with a cane would like to not fall. So, when a little boy is walking with [his] mum, and says, ‘Mummy, why is she using a cane?' That's an opportunity for the mother to say, ‘Well, she doesn't want to fall, she has a problem with her leg and the cane helps her.' It normalises it. So, one of the things that we need to do is to be brave. I'll remind you of the definition of bravery, ‘doing something despite being scared'. The second thing is, I want you to be very selfish. You need to be selfish; you live your life once. You're not living your life so some stranger, you don't know, thinks nice polite things about you.” Want to learn more about living a full and happy life with multiple sclerosis? Sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips. More info and links: Watch the original webinar here. Dr Boster was on three previous Living Well with MS episodes: S1E11: Making the Right Medication Choices   S2E17: Lifestyle Choices and Their Impact on MS  S3E43: Let's Talk About Sex (and MS) Check out Dr Boster's popular YouTube channel covering all aspects of MS. New to Overcoming MS? Visit our introductory page  Connect with others following Overcoming MS on the Live Well Hub Visit the Overcoming MS website Follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram YouTube Pinterest Don't miss out:  Subscribe to this podcast and never miss an episode. Listen to our archive of Living Well with MS episodes here. If you like Living Well with MS, please leave a 5-star review. Feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future guests and episode topics by emailing podcast@overcomingms.org. Make sure you sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips and news about living a full and happy life with MS. Support us: If you enjoy this podcast and want to support the ongoing work of Overcoming MS, we would really appreciate it if you could leave a donation here. Every donation, however small, helps us to share the podcast with more people on how to live well with MS.

What can passive real estate investors learn from a deal gone wrong?   In this episode, experienced passive real estate investor Hans Box shares the story of an early real estate deal that went south and how he and other passive investors took control to turn it around. He provides his expertise in vetting sponsors, reviewing legal documents, asset classes, markets, and more.   Hans is Co-Founder of Box Wilson Equity, a firm that focuses on cash flow and value-add investments and is a Senior Director at Old Capital Lending, a top provider of commercial capital solutions in the Texas market. His background is in the accounting, business strategy consulting, and real estate industries. Hans has personally been directly involved in the acquisition, investment, and management of over $350MM in multifamily and self-storage assets, has asset managed ~3,700 multifamily units, and has been the GP in ~4,300 multifamily units and ~2,000 units of self-storage. He specializes in structuring, creating, and managing partnerships to acquire multi-million dollar cash-flowing assets.    (00:00 - 7:00) Opening Segment Hans got his start in real estate investing by partnering with someone who turned out to be a poor operator. He and another passive investor led the charge to remove the sponsor and take control of a 208-unit apartment deal. By diving in to manage the property, Hans gained invaluable hands-on experience in multifamily.   (7:01 - 15:00) Evaluating Operators as a Passive Investor The most important factor is finding a great operator, not just a great salesperson. Look for transparency, articulation of the business plan, and track record over 5+ years. Get references and talk to their current investors before committing capital.   (15:01 - 22:00) Reviewing Legal Documents and Due Diligence Take diligent time to review PPMs and operating agreements, even if investing a relatively small amount. Consider having an attorney help walk through key clauses at first. It takes repetition to become comfortable reading and analyzing real estate legal documents.   (22:01 - 27:40) Switching Asset Classes and Markets No problem expanding geographically if the operator has done their homework and due diligence. More concerned about asset class change, prefer to see domain experts on the team. But comes down to vetting the operator's overall investing philosophy and track record.   (27:41 - 30:00) Closing Segment Best deal: 152-unit apartment complex in Dallas Worst deal: A hotel in Belize Top lesson learned: Take action, but start conservatively and avoid FOMO - there will always be another deal.     Quotes: "A bad operator can turn a home run into a strikeout." - Hans Box "The best way to get rich is hit singles and doubles and don't lose money" - Hans Box   Connect with Hans: Website: www.boxwilson.com   Apply to Invest with Taylor at www.investwithtaylor.com   Track your wealth for free with Personal Capital, go to www.escapingwallstreet.com   Please leave a review and help others escape Wall Street and build wealth on Main Street!

Along with discussing the Big River Steel Big Four outcome at PPMS and other on-track happenings, the Dirt Reporters consider the performance needed for teams and drivers to stay afloat in the competitive (and expensive) sport of Dirt Late Model racing.

This episode features Zed Williamson, Founder of TrackableMed. Here, he discusses his company TrackableMed - a medical marketing agency for specialty practices, PPMs and Medical Device companies, his podcast that he Co-hosts - Medical Sales Accelerator Podcast, what he is currently focusing on, and more. For more information about TrackableMed, visit https://www.trackablemed.com/UAM

Guests include NASCAR driver Josh Berry, July 2021 Bill Hribar, Lenny Batycki and Don Gamble met at Heinz History Center Sports Museum in Pittsburgh to cover the CARS Super Late Model Race coming to Jennerstown Speedway. Josh was here for the race. Lenny Batyki served as the moderator for the TV Stations in attendance and the three of us went to Lunch at the Olive Garden after the festivities concluded. Bill Korch has a report on the Firecracker at Lernerville Speedway. Dave Olivieri has interviews with Ricky Thorton Jr. pre-race and Ricky Thorton Jr. in Victory Lane. Max picked up his first Lucas Oil Super Late Model feature win on Friday. Jeremy Shaffer, Ethan Myers & Zane Ferrell did interviews with Howie Balis at Jennerstown. Tyler Harris has a report on all the activities at PPMS. Brian Spade has a wonderful interview with Max Blair the winner of the Bill Emig Memorial.

Welcome back to our 3rd and initially unplanned episode with Dr. Richard Burt, author of the recently released book, Everyday Miracles and the OG provider of HSCT here in the US. Let me explain why we thought it would be useful for our listeners, as well as Dr. Burt to come back and re-hash some of Dr. Burt's touch points from the first two episodes. In particular his stance on NOT treating PPMS and non-active SPMS with HSCT. You see, after the first two episodes, I witnessed rumblings of concern and discontent within the online HSCT community. I belong to multiple HSCT groups and most had at least one or two conversations going on addressing Dr. Burt's most recent interviews, including ours on this podcast. So, who was most concerned? Well, primarily PPMS patients, and non-active SPMS patients who are either considering HSCT, are already booked to have HSCT or those who've recently had HSCT. I 100% understand how Dr. Burt's stance on the efficacy of HSCT on their types of MS would have been reason for pause. Knowing that, I felt a responsibility to revisit the topic with him and drill down on the details. It would also give us a chance to ask him a couple of questions we missed on the first interview, like dietary restrictions before and after HSCT as well as questions on second transplants. We feel so fortunate that Dr. Burt graciously agreed to come on again an address a lot of these pressing issues. Also, if you hold on until the end, Jodi and I have a short chat about what we took away from today's interview and recap our thoughts on our entire experience with Dr. Burt. Because she and I have had HSCT, and each in different facilities, Russia and Mexico, we have a unique perspective and are able to relate to the concerns of an HSCT patient no matter what stage they're at in their HSCT journey. EPISODE NOTES: - 2nd transplants  - Were you misdiagnosed? - Do you even have MS? - Many diseases mimic MS - The average percentage of patients who relapse post HSCT - Explaining in detail his thoughts on treating PPMS and non-active SPMS patients - What is RPMS (relapsing progressive MS) and would he offer HSCT to RPMS patients? - The type of regimen he would recommend If progressive MS is treated with HSCT - If not HSCT, what types of treatments does he recommend for PPMS and non-active SPMS patients? - Does he have any dietary recommendations for HSCT patients either before or after HSCT? - His thoughts on carbohydrates - The Epstein Barr virus (EBV) connection to MS - Following EBV titers after transplant LINKS: Episode #1 on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ezjhqHtYA8Y This episode, #2 of 2, on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/40dqLdIeZlc Dr. Burt's book, EVERYDAY MIRACLES: https://www.amazon.com/Everyday-Miracles-Scleroderma-Autoimmune-Hematopoietic/dp/1637631251 Dr. Burt's website:  https://astemcelljourney.com/about/drrichardburt/ Email to apply for HSCT with Dr. Burt: BURTRRMSTrial@scrippshealth.org THE MS GYM: Website YouTube Facebook Instagram BROOKE SLICK: Website Instagram JODI FELTHAM: TikTok Instagram

Welcome to part two of two of our interview with Dr. Richard Burt. I can't tell you how many people have reached out to me after listening to part one and how anxious they are to see what awaits in part two. I even had one listener message me to say the interview with Dr, Burt should be required watching for everyone with MS, and I'm not going to disagree with that deduction. If you have PPMS, whether you're considering HSCT or not, you should definitely listen to this episode. Dr. Burt completely reframes the type of disease PPMS is or isn't. If you want to hear about the future of organ and tissue repair including but not exclusive to remyelination, you should listen to this episode. Those topics are just scratching the surface of what this medical innovator brings to the table for the future of the treatment of chronic illnesses, debilitating injuries, and to the exciting new world of neuroregeneration. I feel certain that what he's working on today is laying the groundwork for treatments that will be considered commonplace over the next 30 years. Before we jump into this next episode, I wanted to let you know that this episode will be available to view on the MS Gym's YouTube page, and there will be links in the episode notes to that YouTube page. There will also be links to part one of this interview as well as links to Dr. Burt's book, and his website, as well as an email, where you can contact Dr. Burt's team if you're considering HSCT. EPISODE NOTES: - His thoughts on PPMS and why he doesn't treat it - How disease labels can evolve over time - How HSCT drug protocols vary per autoimmune  disease - What can trigger a relapse post HSCT - IPS stem cells and neuroregeneration - Starting a new biotech company - The future of HSCT in Chicago - How IPS could help patients with SPMS and PPMS - Where patients can receive non-myeloablative HSCT in the US now - Neurodegenerative treatment for non-active SPMS and PPMS - Pseudo flares post HSCT and what can cause them…don't panic! - Tweaking the healthcare system to make the patient first - Medicine is a profession, healthcare is a business LINKS: Episode #1 on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ezjhqHtYA8Y This episode, #2 of 2, on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/40dqLdIeZlc Dr. Burt's book, EVERYDAY MIRACLES: https://www.amazon.com/Everyday-Miracles-Scleroderma-Autoimmune-Hematopoietic/dp/1637631251 Dr. Burt's website:  https://astemcelljourney.com/about/drrichardburt/ Email to apply for HSCT with Dr. Burt: BURTRRMSTrial@scrippshealth.org THE MS GYM: Website YouTube Facebook Instagram BROOKE SLICK: Instagram

Have you ever considered real estate investing? In this episode of Selling Central Florida, we had the pleasure of sitting down with our friend Reed Goossens to talk about all things real estate investing. Reed first got into this business when he read “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” and realized there had to be more to life than trading your time for dollars. We are so excited for him to be here sharing his experience with us today. If you're interested in something that you can own that can bring in some cash flow for you, this is the episode for you. Reed gets into the nitty gritty of what syndication is and everything else you need to know about real estate investing before you take the plunge. There is a lot to know before you get involved in investing in syndication. It takes a few years before you can see a return, but it might be the least risky investment you can make. You can't get discouraged when you don't see the results right away. It takes time and patience, but Reed has a clear strategy to make it worth it. Reed has had amazing success with this investment option, and he's sharing all of his tips on how to make good investments and add value to the community you are investing in. In today's episode, we discuss: ● How Rich Dad Poor Dad impacted Reed's life ● What syndication is ● How much you need to get involved in a syndication ● The importance of PPMs when investing ● How you can expect to get a return on this type of investment ● How Reed adds value in order to find success ● How he handles pricing for his properties ● The fear of unfulfilled potential ● How Reed stays on track with his daily goals ● The importance of betting on yourself We hope you enjoyed this episode with Reed and learned a lot about real estate investing! This is such a low-risk way to invest in real estate and we think it's a great option for anyone that has been considering this path. To learn more about Reed, visit his website, and sign up for his newsletter. If you want to get in touch, you can at info@reedgoossens.com. If you like the show, please subscribe and leave a review. This helps us get more listeners and help more people. You can also follow us on Instagram and send a DM if you want to connect! If you know anyone who would love or appreciate our work, please share it with them! It helps us so much. If you would like to search for available homes in central Florida or check your home value, you can use our services for free at sellingcentralfloridapodcast.com. You can also email us at sellingcflorida@gmail.com! Resources Visit Reed's website Quotes “Trust is the most important thing. If I don't have trust, I don't have a business.” “How much pain do you want to endure before you're ready to take action?”

Multiple Sclerosis News Today's multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reports on how individuals with PPMS have significantly higher concentrations of specific inflammation biomarkers in their spinal fluid than healthy people. 

He also reads MS News Notes: Climate Change, MS Progression, Brain Shrinkage” by Ed Tobias, from his column “The MS Wire.” =================================== Are you interested in learning more about multiple sclerosis? If so, please visit: https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/ ===================================== To join in on conversations regarding multiple sclerosis, please visit: https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/forums/

Welcome to Living Well with MS coffee break #37, where we are pleased to welcome OMSer and Ambassador, Dave Jackman, as our guest!  Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here. Keep reading for Dave's bio. Make sure you sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips and news about living a full and happy life with MS. And if you're new to Overcoming MS, visit our introductory page to find out more about how we support people with MS. Bio: Dave Jackman is a Scot living in the historical village of Falkland in Fife with his wife, Rae and their Cavalier King Charles spaniel, Dexter (named after the serial killer!) They have three children, two of whom live locally, while one lives in California. Dave was diagnosed with primary progressive MS (PPMS) in October 2011 and started following the Overcoming MS Program shortly afterwards. He is now retired from teaching and has led several Overcoming MS Retreat Reunions and Overcoming MS workshops while running a successful Airbnb studio with his wife. He is also an Overcoming MS Ambassador for Scotland – Fife. Prior to diagnosis, he was a keen runner and played cricket for over 40 years. His interests now include computers, cricket, dogs, music, home exchanging and travel. 3 key things about Dave: Exercise I have always been sporty and loved the exercise involved in playing all the various sports I have participated in. I played cricket for over 40 years and in my youth played a lot of volleyball, culminating in representing Scotland at university level. Pursuing the exercise arm of Overcoming MS for me has not been difficult. After diagnosis, I consulted a physiotherapist who worked out a specific schedule of exercises for me and I also made use of the MS Gym online so that I was constantly exercising, particularly those bits of my body which were starting to deteriorate. These days, even though walking is becoming more tiring, I walk our dog every day and love travelling and exploring new places. Nowadays, even if I can't go out for my exercise, I make use of an exercise bike and can still manage to ‘cycle' 5 miles a day. I feel it is really important that no matter your disability with MS, to manage whatever exercise you are capable of and pursue it regularly. Mindfulness Meditation and mindfulness were areas I really struggled with initially. However, I slowly got to grips with them. I joined Headspace online and have followed that for years. I feel it is really important to do your meditation. It does not have to be a long session, but it does have to be regular. Once a day suits me. I have also become much better at incorporating mindfulness into my day-to-day life. Home Exchanging My wife, Rae, and I have home exchanged for over 25 years. Initially, we saw it as a great, inexpensive and environmentally friendly way to explore the world with our three children. We love meeting the people involved and this has led us to do dog sitting whilst people were on holiday. In the past few years we have converted our garage into an Airbnb studio which has been very successful, so if you fancy a cheap few days break in Scotland... Related links  If you have been on an Overcoming MS retreat and are interested in attending the May 2023 Retreat Reunion email: davejackman@sky.com Read the progressive MS chapter of the Overcoming MS Handbook that Dave contributed to. Watch Dave's Story of Hope: https://overcomingms.org/resources/stories-of-hope/dave Read Judy Graham's book: Managing Multiple Sclerosis Naturally Find out more about the Thermomix cooking appliance Don't miss out:  Subscribe to this podcast and never miss an episode. You can catch any episode of Living Well with MS here or on your favourite podcast listening app. If you like Living Well with MS, please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you tune into the show. Feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future guests and episode topics by emailing podcast@overcomingms.org. Make sure you sign up for our newsletter to hear our latest tips and news about living a full and happy life with MS. If you enjoy this podcast and want to support the ongoing work of Overcoming MS, you can leave a donation here.

PPMs (private placement memorandum) are long, boring, tedious legal documents that aren't really important - NO! You absolutely should invest the time to read and understand the PPM for any investment you make. Join Pat to learn 5 keys to understanding the PPM.You can email Pat for a copy of one of Mara Poling's PPMs at Pat@MaraPoling.com

Multiple Sclerosis News Today's multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads a news article reporting on how guar gum, a type of dietary fiber that can be taken as a supplement, lessened inflammation and disease severity in a mouse model of MS. He also reads “My Faith Journey With Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis” by Stephen De Marzo, from his column “Goldilochs”. =================================== Are you interested in learning more about multiple sclerosis? If so, please visit: https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/ ===================================== To join in on conversations regarding multiple sclerosis, please visit: https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/forums/

Jennerstown Speedway General Manager Bill Hribar, First Time Asphalt Pro Stock Feature Winner Owen Houpt, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Motor Speedway Late Model Driver Brandon Burgoon, PPMS report with Tyler Harris, Chris Schneider Discusses The History of SS Chassis Victory Lane interviews with Aaron Reutzel, Ayden Cipriano, Sye Lynch, from Lernerville. Jennerstown comments from Caleb Vaso's, Tom Golick, Jeff Giles, Steve Singo, Barry Awtey, Pittsburgh winners included Wally Stock, Ryan Maglione, Ben Policz, Noah Brubeck, AJ Poljak and Abby Gindlesberger plus Latrobe winner Anthony Monteparte.    

Weekly reports from Bill Hribar, General Manager at Jennerstown Speedway, and the voice of PPMS, Tyler Harris, Pro Stock Driver Chris Schneider.  Bill Korch will have a full report Eldora Speedway on the program. Tim Shaffer's win at Pittsburgh. Preston Cope wins at Mercer. Alex Ferree wins at Raceway 7 and Brett Hutera scores at Latrobe. Victory Lane comments from Abby Gindlesperger and Emmie Laboon.

Multiple Sclerosis News Today's multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads a news article on how MS incidence was higher among patients with a prior mono diagnosis, usually caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. He also reads “The Difference Between Living and Existing After My PPMS Diagnosis” by Stephen De Marzo. =================================== Are you interested in learning more about multiple sclerosis? If so, please visit: https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/ ===================================== To join in on conversations regarding multiple sclerosis, please visit: https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/forums/

Multiple Sclerosis News Today's multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, discusses how men with MS show differences in health-related behaviors based on how much they value certain masculine ideals. He also reads “High Temperatures Make My Brain Become Strangled in Static”, a column by Stephen De Marzo. =================================== Are you interested in learning more about multiple sclerosis? If so, please visit: https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/ ===================================== To join in on conversations regarding multiple sclerosis, please visit: https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/forums/

Jennerstown Speedway General Manager Bill Hribar. Jennerstown Speedway Street Stock Feature Winner Darin Mauzy. PPMS report with Tyler Harris. Ashton Winger Lernerville Speedway Late Model Feature Winner. Lynn Geisler Marketing Partners Celebration. Big Block Modified Winner at Latrobe Speedway Chaz Wolbert. Cory McPherson former Lernerville Speedway Track Champion. Late Model Feature Winner Dave Hess Jr. Victory Lane interviews with Nate Regotti, Eric Westendorf, Howie Balis and Dave Olivieri. Drivers include: Garrett Krummert, Dan Shetler, Chris Schneider, Will Hemminger, Brian Shipp, Adam Henry, Colton Buchanan, Ken & Kyle Burkholder and Dale Kimberly.

Bill Hribar from Jennerstown Speedway, Motor Mountain Masters winner Evan Shotko, Sprint Spectacular Winner AJ Flick, Chad Ruhlman the RUSH Sprint Winner at Lernerville, PPMS report with Tyler Harris, RUSH Late Model Driver Kayla McManus, Jennerstown Speedway Street Stock Point Leader Greg Burbidge, Street Stock Feature Winner Angie Kimberly, Mickey Banas 270 Jr Feature Winner at Blanket Hill Speedway Victory Lane intro Nate Regotti, Brian Spade, Howie Balis, Tyler Harris, and Dave Olivieri. Jennerstown…Darin Mauzy, Johnathan Haburcsak, Adam Kostelnik, Barry Awtey, AJ Flick, Chad Ruhlman and Dayton Hazlet  

Multiple Sclerosis News Today's multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, explains how an international team of scientists is calling for more rigorous studies to test whether exercise can help protect the nervous system from damage in people with MS. He also reads “The Heat Is On: Coping With PPMS and High Temperatures”, a column by Stephen De Marzo. =================================== Are you interested in learning more about multiple sclerosis? If so, please visit: https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/ ===================================== To join in on conversations regarding multiple sclerosis, please visit: https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/forums/

Welcome to Syndication Made Easy with Vinney Chopra! Today we have Managing Partner of Meyer & Colegrove Milton Colegrove with us on our weekly show.  I am so very proud to talk about Milton Colegrove, real estate attorney in Dallas, Texas, who is super-efficient and has been with us since the very beginning. He looks at all my contracts and legal matters through all four companies, counsels me daily/weekly and looks after all my closings — I am never at the closings! Isn't that awesome? You need a good real estate attorney, syndication attorneys are great for PPMs but real estate attorneys are great for all the contracting. Learn about what a real estate attorney does and why it is important to have an experienced real estate attorney readily available. Do not forget to share this podcast, leave comments, and give 5 Star reviews! Thank you so much!  ------------------------------------------------ About Vinney (Smile) Chopra: Vinney is a real estate investor, syndicator, International best-selling author, host of 4 podcasts, multifamily educator, mentor, dedicated husband of over 40 years and father of 2 children-Neil and Monica, residing in Danville, California (near San Francisco) for 40+ years. Vinney came to this country with only $7 in his pocket and a dream. Vinney has now built a portfolio of over 6,500 units amounting to over $650 Million in the multifamily, senior assisted living and hospitality arenas. He is passionate about helping others achieve financial freedom and giving back to our seniors who have given us so much. Learn more about Vinney: https://vinneychopra.com/ Learn more about investing with Vinney: https://vinneychopra.com/investor/ Apply for Mentorship: https://vinneychopra.com/mentorship/ Vinney's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VinneyChopra/videos Vinney's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinney-smile-chopra/ Vinney's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinneychopra/ Vinney's Free Book: https://vinneychopra.com/freebook/ ------------------------------------------------

Multiple Sclerosis News Today's multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads the news article on how data from a small clinical trial showed how an intermittent fasting diet plan led to immune cell and metabolic changes in MS patients. He also reads “I Had to Make Difficult Business Decisions After My PPMS Diagnosis”, a column by Stephen De Marzo. =================================== Are you interested in learning more about multiple sclerosis? If so, please visit: https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/ ===================================== To join in on conversations regarding multiple sclerosis, please visit: https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/forums/

Jennerstown Speedway General Manager Bill Hribar, Asphalt Late Model driver Cory Casagrande, Lernerville Late Model winner Daryl Charlier, PPMS report with Tyler Harris, Kenny Shaffer the 2021 Track Champion at Hummingbird Speedway, RUSH Late Model point leader Logan Robison, Braedon Dillinger winner of the Ron Compton Memorial at Latrobe, Curtis Bish the winner of the $10,000 Penn Ohio Race at Sharon Speedway, Young Guns drivers Zoey Knight and Kiersten Chernik. Photos by Benji Huzsek, Howie Balis, Steve Skarupa, Lenny Batyki and Penny Kay

Multiple Sclerosis News Today's multimedia associate, Price Wooldridge, reads a news article about how the use of pregnancy hormone estriol with Copaxone significantly reduced levels of neurofilament light chain, a marker of nerve damage. He also reads “Fatigue Was One of the First ‘Tells' of My Primary Progressive MS”, from Stephen De Marco's column “Goldilochs.” =================================== Are you interested in learning more about multiple sclerosis? If so, please visit: https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/ ===================================== To join in on conversations regarding multiple sclerosis, please visit: https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/forums/

Michael Norris, RUSH Series "Herb Scott Memorial winner at PPMS; Jackson Macenko, Mt Lawn Speedway winner; and Michael Ledford; modified division winner at Farmer City and Fairbury are this week's guests.

Episode 433 Comic Book talk about Army of Darkness vs Re-Animator #1 ip, ET ER #2, Lady Death Sacrificial Annihilation #1, Monkey Prince #4 & 5, Strange Sports Stories #5, Vampirella Dracula Unholy a Love Story #1 ip, Vampires Blood Sucking Tales of Terror #1. Multiple Sclerosis Health Talk about Progressive Relapsing MS and PPMS, Whole Foods Plant Based Diet, MS Resources, recipe ideas and other stuff with health and MS. Send comments, questions and tips to kevintheduckpool@gmail.com please help us out by rating and reviewing us and telling a friend. Also check out audio and video versions of Crimson Cowl Comic Club & Under the Cowl podcasts. A fun variety of great people talk comic books, entertainment or whatever and you can see or hear me on many episodes of those podcasts as well with many more great episodes to come out in the future. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kevin-kleinhans/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-kleinhans/support

Host: Barry A. Singer, MD Patients living with MS can experience hidden or invisible symptoms that may not be apparent to others but can affect how they feel and function. In this podcast, Dr. Barry Singer, the Director at the Multiple Sclerosis Center for Innovations in Care, and Rosario, a patient who has been living with MS for 10 years, discuss their clinical and personal experiences with MS, and the impact that MS can have on a patient's QoL. In the 2-year AFFIRM pivotal trial: Relapsing MS patients received 300 mg TYSABRI every 28 days (n=627) or placebo (n=315). Patients with PPMS, SPMS, and PRMS were excluded.2,3 83% of patients taking TYSABRI had no sustained disability progression for 12 weeks vs 71% with placebo (primary endpoint: 17% vs 29%; p

Welcome to DST 1031 Essentials with Kay Properties — An in-depth look at the many recurring themes and nuances to the Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) investment process.   Topics will cover 1031 exchanges, ins and outs of the Delaware Statutory Trust structure, timing, cash investing, REITS, funds, real estate and more.   The kpi1031.com platform not only provides access to these 25+ different sponsor companies, but also custom DSTs only available to Kay clients, full due diligence and vetting on each DST property on the platform (typically 20-40 DSTs), and an active DST secondary market. Kay Properties team members collectively have over 150 years of real estate experience, are licensed in all 50 states, and have participated in over 30 Billion of DST 1031 investments   In this week's episode, Vice President Matt McFarland and Senior Vice President Betty Friant talk about how to navigate a private placement memorandum or PPM. Betty offers smart ways investors can pick apart this document and get a better understanding of what they're signing up for.   Key Takeaways: [1:00] Risks and disclosures. [4:20] About Kay Properties & Investments. [5:00] Matt introduces Betty and today's topic. [6:00] Private placement memorandum, or PPM, is the official offering document that is compiled and put together for every DST. [7:25] Betty shares the background of a PPM and how it is compiled. [9:40] Matt adds that often a PPM is confused with an OM or offer memorandum. He shares what the difference is. [11:00] Betty breaks down the different pages of a PPM and starts with describing the brochure to start. [12:05] Betty then moves to the OM and explains more about what these pages have. [13:45] She also shares that a PPM will contain pictures, maps, and specific information of the property. She lists what this information may include. [14:40] Next you will find the risk and disclosures and after that will be the fine print. [16:00] Matt adds that companies also may include investment highlights in the PPM. [16:55] Betty then describes the fine print pages and what information it will contain. [17:45] She explains how the table of contents can help you maneuver the PPM. [19:10] Betty shares that prior performance is also an interesting thing to look up. She explains why. [20:29] She also talks about the purchase agreement that you will have access to through the PPM prior to signing the document. [21:15] Betty also talks about the financial forecast and the numbers page of the PPM. [24:10] Matt gives a final overview of what the PPM should entail.    Resources Website: https://www.kpi1031.com/ Call Kay Properties at 855-899-4597 Meet the Kay Properties Team: kpi1031.com/meet-our-team   About Kay Properties and www.kpi1031.com  Securities offered through FNEX Capital member FINRA, SIPC. Potential returns and appreciation are never guaranteed and loss of principal is possible.  Please speak with your CPA and attorney for tax and legal advice.

Gregor is joined by Roy, Phil, Julie and Jenny to cover pilgrimages, PPMs, prohibited items and past bottles. It also ends with a killer I AM A DISTILLERY. Seriously. We're Upgrading things! Dramface members access this early. We're still working on other ways to reward them for their support of what we're building, inspiration occasionally hits and we work out what could be of interest. How about recording a quick message and we use that in future podcasts? Give it a try. An Ask-Us-Anything type format. Or just give us feedback and suggestions. We'll listen to them all! We're calling it the Dramophone and it's available under the early release posts under the website members section. Thank you for your support! We hope you love it! (Tell us what you think - hit the record button! ) Music credit: That First Dram by Tom Good

Welcome to Living Well with MS Coffee Break #31, where we are pleased to welcome Nigel Bartram as our guest!   Our Coffee Break series is your chance to get to know members of our diverse OMS community. In each episode, you'll join Geoff Allix for an intimate chat with a different member of our global community. Our guests will share their personal stories and talk about their challenges and victories, large and small. We hope you find common cause and a source of inspiration from the stories of these very special people. As always, your comments and suggestions are always welcome by emailing podcast@overcomingms.org.   Nigel is a special member of our community – a retired marketing professional who has fused his writing talents and penchant for humor to share his experiences with MS from a very unusual and humorous perspective. We'll dive more into that shortly, plus we have a very special surprise for you, so stay tuned. We hope you enjoy this episode's conversation with Nigel, coming to you straight from Paris, France.   Nigel's Bio (in his own words):   I was born in London but moved around the UK as a child. After a 1st degree in History and then an MBA, my career landed mostly in marketing in the financial sector. In my last job in the UK, as Sales & Marketing Director of a retail stockbroker, following spectacular growth from start-up, I helped lead the company through a heavily oversubscribed IPO onto the London Stock Exchange.    Aged 43 I upped sticks to follow Caroline, my wife, in what was planned to be a temporary career move for her to France, along with our two young children, and my rubbish French. I became a house husband, looking after the kids, improving my ‘null' French, and helping build a house in our Paris suburb (with stunning views towards the city. Temporary morphed into permanent. A joyful adventure, imbibing the beauty of our surrounds and French gastronomy became altogether more serious. Settling in France permanently meant I had to find a job. I retrained as a teacher of English, set up a language school, and taught part-time as a university Associate Professor.      All that was a breeze compared to a body which inexplicably started to go haywire. Overnight, out of nowhere, I lost 90% of the hearing in one ear (which happily came back of its own accord, more or less). In my long-gone student holidays, I worked as a tree surgeon, so heights held no fear for me. So how come I found myself sick with panic driving very slowly along the magnificent Gorge du Verdun with Caroline and the kids on board in 2003? I was petrified by the sheer drop into the ravine, something I'd have relished the challenge of scaling up in yesteryear. I suffered in silence of course.   I wasn't diagnosed with MS for another six years, time enough for my ‘flappy foot' and drunken sailor swagger to become my trademark walk. Bit by bit, bucket loads of other symptoms intruded into my daily life. Time enough also for MS to land me in plenty of challenging situations, some of which, even though they may have been difficult at the time, were clearly comic book stuff.   The idea of the book crystalised a few years later when I was on an OMS retreat. To my great surprise and delight, I realised that MS hadn't robbed any of us MS suffers of our senses of humour. Indeed, it had given us a rich new vein of experiences to mine and chortle over, so important when up to half of people with MS experience depression at some point.   The deal was sealed when the retreat facilitators, Dr Keryn Taylor and Dr Craig Hassed, a world-renowned expert on mindfulness, warmly embraced the idea of such a book for the morale boost it would bring to people with MS, and those close to them, by presenting an altogether lighter side of the condition. Off I went to write down a few of my own stories and harvest those of other people with MS. What a job the latter proved to be!   Questions:   Nigel, welcome to Living Well with MS Coffee Break. We're so pleased to have you on our program. The purpose of this series is to better get to know some of the diverse members of our community from around the world, and today you're in the hot seat. Can you tell us a little about your day-to-day life? When were you diagnosed with MS? Can you provide some context on that? When were you diagnosed and how did you initially deal with it? At which point did you come across the OMS program? How was that experience for you? Why did you decide to start following it? You mention in one of the 3 key things to know about you, which can be found in the show notes, that OMS may have saved your life. That's powerful. Can you speak a bit about that? Let's shift gears a little bit and talk about a very exciting project you've just completed and are about to launch. You've written a book called ‘MS A Funny Thing', which is an illustrated collection of humorous essays you've written through the years about your experience with MS. Can you tell us a bit about it? How has humor helped you deal with the challenges of MS? Another special thing about this book is that you've dedicated all the proceeds to several nominated MS charities. What compelled you to model the project this way? This book is illustrated, and I understand there is an interesting backstory to how you came to collaborate with the illustrator. Can you share a little about that? Since we have whet everyone's appetite about this book, we have a very special treat for you. Nigel is going to read one of his essays from the book! This is very exciting, Nigel. It's the first author reading on this podcast. Please take it away and perhaps share its title and a little context on the piece you're going to read for the next few minutes. Wow, that was fantastic. Thanks so much, Nigel. How can people get their hands on your book? Before we ask Nigel one final question, I want to remind our listeners that May is Mindfulness and Meditation month at OMS. To mark that, tune into a special webinar on May 17, featuring a live meditation session with Phil Startin. If you're listening to this episode after May 17, don't worry, you can view a replay of this or any of our webinars at any time. Details on registering for this free webinar, as well as a link to replays of past webinars, can be found in our show notes. And check out the OMS social channels for daily mindfulness tips that you can incorporate into your day. Nigel, thank you so much for being on Living Well with MS Coffee Break and allowing our community to get to know one of its own a little better. One last question before you go, and it's a bit of a tradition in that we ask it of all our Coffee Break guests. If you tap into your experience with MS generally and OMS specifically for a nugget of wisdom that would help people ease into and better adopt the OMS program, what would that advice be?   Praise for Nigel's Book:   “There are three things I'd like to say about Nigel's book. First, in medicine, we now understand that laughter is good medicine. This book is decidedly good for you! Second, all proceeds go to worthy MS charities. Win-win! Third… now what was that third thing? I need to take Nigel's sage advice and stop nominating how many points I am about to make, don't I?”   Professor George Jelinek MD, Honorary Professor, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health and Founder of Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis   Three Interesting Facts About Nigel (in his own words):   I'm physically pretty handicapped, with an EDSS of 7, but still live a fulfilled life. I haven't given up hope of getting some lost physical function back and am working hard to do that and making some early progress. I'm certain but can't prove that the OMS regime saved my life, getting me through a flirtation with the grim reaper three years ago. Until fairly recently, we who've continued deteriorate physically despite following the programme religiously, have been a real OMS Cinderella, as though somehow, we're an aberration and should be ignored. This view is shared by quite a lot of my OMS friends who have similarly failed to experience any recovery. We nonetheless continue to adhere to the programme believing it to be a force for good even if it doesn't do what it says on the tin for us.   Nigel's Links:   Nigel's book MS A Funny Thing is officially released on May 30 (World MS Day), but you can purchase early here Check out the blogs Nigel has written on the Overcoming MS website Check out Nigel's website, where you can get a taste of his writings Register here for the OMS meditation webinar with live meditation session, taking place on May 17; if you've missed the live webinar, catch the replay here   Coming up on our next episode:   On the next episode of Living Well with MS, premiering May 25, 2022, meet Arlene Faulk, Tai Chi instructor, storyteller, and author of the new book, Walking on Pins and Needles: A Memoir of Chronic Resilience in the Face of Multiple Sclerosis. Learn how Arlene deploys the ancient practice of Tai Chi to help manage chronic pain associated with MS.   Don't miss out:   Subscribe to this podcast and never miss an episode. You can catch any episode of Living Well with MS here or on your favorite podcast listening app. For your convenience, a full episode transcript is also available on all platforms within 72 hours of each episode's premiere. If you like our program, don't be shy and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you tune into the show. And feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future guests and episode topics by emailing podcast@overcomingms.org.   S4E51c Transcript Coffee Break #31 with Nigel Bartram   Geoff Allix (00:01): Welcome to Living Well with MS Coffee Break, a part of the Living Well with MS podcast family from Overcoming MS, the world's leading multiple sclerosis healthy lifestyle charity, celebrating its 10th year of serving the MS community. I'm your host, Geoff Allix. Today, you'll meet someone living with MS from our diverse and global Overcoming MS community. Our Coffee Break series invites you into the lives of each guest. They share their personal MS journeys and speak openly about their challenges and victories, large and small. We hope you find some common cause and a source of inspiration from the stories of these very special people. You can check out our show notes for more information and useful links. You can find these on our website at www.overcomingms.org/podcast.   If you enjoy the show, please spread the word about us on your social media channels or leave a review wherever you tune in to our podcast. Finally, don't forget to subscribe to Living Well with MS on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode. So get your favorite beverage ready, and let's meet today's guest on Living Well with MS Coffee Break.   Welcome to Living Well with MS Coffee Break #31, where we're pleased to welcome Nigel Bartram as our guest. Our Coffee Break series is your chance to get to know members of our diverse OMS community. In each episode, you'll join me for an intimate chat with a different member of our global community. Our guests will share their personal stories and talk about their challenges and victories, large and small. We hope you find common cause and a source of inspiration from the stories of these very special people. As always, your comments and suggestions are welcome by emailing podcast@overcomingms.org. That's podcast@overcomingms.org.   Nigel is a special member of our community, a retired marketing professional who has fused his writing talents and penchant for humor to share his experiences with MS from a very unusual and humorous perspective. We'll dive more into that shortly; plus, we have a very special surprise for you, so stay tuned. We hope you enjoy this episode's conversation with Nigel, coming to you straight from Paris, France.   So Nigel, welcome to Living Well with MS Coffee Break. We're very pleased to have you on the program, and the purpose of this series is to get to know a bit better the diverse members of our community from around the world, and today you're joining us from Paris, France. So could you tell us a little bit about your day-to-day life?   Nigel Bartram (02:27): Yeah, thanks very much for having me. It's a great pleasure. First of all, a little correction. It's not your fault, but we actually don't live in the center of Paris, or actually in Paris itself, but in a very leafy suburb, with a forest on one side and the river Seine, you can see the barges going past from our bed in the morning, we're about 20 kilometers outside the center of Paris.   Geoff Allix (02:51): That actually makes it sound more idyllic than living in Paris now.   Nigel Bartram (02:55): Well, it is. And I think in common with what's happened in the UK and many countries post-COVID, people are beating a path out of big towns and cities to go to places where there are spaces which during confinement, as they called it here, are a bit more pleasurable than being cooped up in a rabbit hutch, which is many people's place in Paris.   But yeah, so my everyday life, it's I think largely unexciting. I'm fairly handicapped, so I don't get around very much, but I spend quite a lot of time writing on my computer and doing blogs for OMS and for other MS charities, and it's one of the reasons I had time to create the book. One of the great delights of living here is the gastronomy, which is a reason why we stayed and not went back. So lots of delicious meals, all conforming to the OMS guidelines, or as we called it on my retreat, legal food. And incidentally it's easier, I think, in the UK to eat out than it is here. People, with the exception where they get to know you very well, look incomprehensibly at you when you say, "Well, I can't have this, I can't have that, can't have that," and the rest of it. So they give you a plate of mushy green beans or something quite often. I exaggerate, but anyway.   Geoff Allix (04:34): No, I've been to France a number of times since following OMS diet, and I would say it's one of the more challenging places I've been to. We did eat a fair amount of pizza, because anywhere that does freshly made pizza, it's fine. Have pizza without cheese. But yes-   Nigel Bartram (04:56): I think that one of the saving graces actually is fish, because the French eat far, far more fish and seafood than in places in the UK. So even in a brasserie, you'll find fish on the menu, and they'll deign to not fry it or whatever, then you're okay.   Geoff Allix (05:19): And so when were you diagnosed with MS, and could you tell us a bit about that diagnosis and how that went?   Nigel Bartram (05:23): Yeah, I was diagnosed in 2009, but the first symptoms started appearing in 2003. And the reason for the delay was, I guess, twofold in the diagnosis. Firstly, that my GP, while I wouldn't expect him to have been able to diagnose MS, really ignored things that were happening to me, and just sent me for more and more physio, which of course did nothing at all. At the time, one of the big symptoms was what I call the floppy foot, drop foot. And so that was one cause of the delay. The other was that courtesy of SNCF, the French train company, I had a big accident so I was laid up for over a year and ended up suing the rail company. So that totally disrupted life, including getting on the trail of whatever it was that was causing the problem.   So I was diagnosed in 2009, as I said. Immediately after diagnosis, I had to go back to the UK for a week and left my wife, and the neurologist sent the results through. And in French, MS or multiple sclerosis is called sclérose en plaques, SEP they call it, for MS. And my wife is really, really bilingual, but you can only ever be totally bilingual, or you can only be bilingual to the extent you've lived in the two languages through the same life experiences. So of course, she's never had any cause to know what SEP or MS in French was, so she immediately Googled and was appalled to find out what it was that was wrong with me.   And I think it's a fairly common phenomenon that it's often tougher for the partner, for the wife or for whoever it is that's the bystander in this, than it is for the person themselves. Because I mean, we're helpless to some degree, although if you haven't got primary progressive MS then there are meds now available. They just haven't the faintest clue. And for me, it was actually a welcome relief, because I'd had this bag full of things happening over the preceding six years and I now had an explanation for it. That wasn't good news, obviously, but at least I had some rationale to explain what had been happening to me.   Geoff Allix (08:12): That's true. And for me personally it was like, I haven't got a tumor in my brain, or something. You start thinking, "What else could it be? It's something going on neurologically." And so it could have been worse, there is that.   Nigel Bartram (08:28): Yeah. Well, I think your imagination is better than mine. I didn't even think... What on Earth is causing the incontinence, whatever's causing my foot to drop and me trip up everywhere.   Geoff Allix (08:43): And when did you come across OMS, and how did that go?   Nigel Bartram (08:49): Yes, I came across OMS courtesy of... I don't know if you know the magazine New Pathways.   Geoff Allix (08:54): Mm-hmm.   Nigel Bartram (08:57): I can't remember how this happened, but anyway, I was in contact with the editor of New Pathways, and he told me about an event which was taking place in Brighton, where [inaudible 00:09:11] and Craig Hassed was there as well and was giving a conference in the Amex center there. So I went along, that was in 2014, and I absolutely bought what I was hearing.   And I was nowhere near on the OMS program, but I found over the course of the preceding years that I probably did the shopping most of all, more than my wife. And I found I'd gone off red meat almost totally. And so the family are complaining, "Why are you giving us all this chicken?" None of them liked fish, so I didn't stick my neck out that far, but the things my body was telling me that it no longer wanted. So actually the food side of it really didn't give me a big, big problem, because I was mentally and physiologically unconsciously heading that way in any case. So that's how I came across OMS, and then the following year I was lucky enough to go on a retreat, a weeklong retreat in Ammerdown. So that's my OMS story.   Geoff Allix (10:25): And you mentioned in one of the three things to know about you in the show notes that OMS may have saved your life. So that's quite a powerful statement, so could you tell us about that?   Nigel Bartram (10:43): Well, a powerful statement made by a non-medic, non-scientist. You have to take it with the caveat. Yeah, it was coming up on three years ago, I was admitted into A&E; well, twice actually, so they bundled me out the door at two o'clock in the morning the first time. And it turned out to be pancreatitis, which is probably caused by a gallstone escaping the gallbladder. I got septicemia, and I got a couple of other things. So I was six weeks in intensive care. And it's my honest belief, but I say it's an untestable thing to say, but that my body wouldn't have been strong to withstand all that.   The surgeon who subsequently took out my gallbladder to avoid any repetition with gall stones, he said... Because I was questioning whether, because it was the first time anything like this ever happened, whether it was necessary. And he said, "Well, about 50% of people who get pancreatitis like you die. So you're lucky to have escaped that. And then you had septicemia on top of it." And so that's my belief that it was some inner strength that really got me through it. It was very challenging to keep to the diet, to keep to the food regime in hospital, with hospital food. [inaudible 00:12:30].   Geoff Allix (12:30): Yes. I've had some infusions, and I found that staying in hospitals can be somewhat problematic, but yeah. Thankfully not for as long as you, so I could manage it for a few days, things being brought-   Nigel Bartram (12:45): They allowed my wife to come in with meals stuck in the fridge for a couple of days' worth. So a mixture of starvation and brought in meals got me through it.   Geoff Allix (12:59): So you've touched on your book, so if we could change a little bit and talk about this, so it's a hugely exciting project you just completed, about to launch. And the book is called MS A Funny Thing, which is an illustrated collection of humorous essays that you've written through the years about your experience with MS. So could you tell us a bit about the book?   Nigel Bartram (13:20): Yeah. Sorry, just to slightly correct what you said. Well, first of all, the full title is MS A Funny Thing (well sometimes!), not always. And secondly, that I mean, I've got two or three stories in there, but I didn't want a book about my experiences. I want a book about lots of people with MS experience, and therefore it's a collection of the stories and a couple of poems by people that I've garnered over the years. So yeah, it's an illustrated book, each story or poem is illustrated by a funny drawing or painting done by professional artists.   The genesis actually came about on the OMS retreat because I was really surprised, agreeably so, by the real positivity that I found amongst my fellow retreatees. I don't know what I was really expecting, but plenty of laughter, lots of bonhomie, and so on and so forth. And so I thought, well, this is good. People with a sentence of MS don't necessarily throw away their humorous side at all. And the two facilitators, one's Dr. Craig Hassed, the mindfulness guru, and Dr. Keren Taylor, who's a consultant psychiatrist and works under the OMS umbrella. I bounced the idea off them of a book exactly as it's turned out and asked them what they thought. And they thought it was a very, very good idea. So I floated it to the group, who all liked it as well. So I was then able to tap a few members in the group for stories. And that was really the start of it.   Geoff Allix (15:29): And has humor helped you deal with some of the challenges of MS?   Nigel Bartram (15:35): I guess so. I never really thought about it in those terms, because looking for the funny side of things, and not in a desperate search, but through difficulty, often in retrospect, you do find something to laugh about, something that wouldn't have happened to somebody else if they'd been able bodied or not been in that particular situation because of the MS symptoms causing that. And through the book, being able to talk to other people about their experiences and helping them write up in some cases their experiences, and they're genuinely funny.   Geoff Allix (16:26): And another special thing about the book is that you've dedicated all the proceeds to several nominated MS charities. So what compelled you to make that decision? Why did you decide to model the project this way?   Nigel Bartram (16:42): Because I don't need the money. We don't need the money, particularly. I thought that... Choosing the charities, that they have given me a lot. So it's a way of paying that back, hopefully with dividends. So it was pretty much a no brainer to do it for those two reasons.   Geoff Allix (17:10): And I've heard that there's an interesting backstory with how you came to work with the illustrator for the book, so could you tell us a little bit about that?   Nigel Bartram (17:22): Yes. The idea for having illustrations came from a friend in London, and at the time one of her brothers was doing an art course, and I said, "Yeah, it's a great idea, but where do I find somebody to do the illustrations?" And as I said, her brother was doing an art course at the time, so she said, "Well, I'll get my brother to post something on the notice board," which he did, and there were a couple of responses, one of which turned out to be the person that did probably about the first 12, 15 illustrations, was an Italian student studying in London at the time.   And who she termed her favorite auntie; it wasn't actually an aunt, a blood relation, but her favorite family friend; had MS and quite severely disabled. And so it obviously chimed with her as a cause. But I think what also within that struck a chord was that despite I did have a Zoom with her so-called auntie one occasion, who was in a wheelchair, unable to use a mouse so using eye movement to control the cursor, but was nonetheless chirpy. And I think that that probably resonated a lot with the illustrator. And so for a pittance, she did the illustrations, and exercised a lot of patience in dealing with somebody who is completely unartistic, and on a good day can do a half sensible brief and on a bad day nobody can understand what I'm thinking about.   Geoff Allix (19:12): And since we've whet everyone's appetite about the book, we have a special treat for our listeners, and Nigel's going to read one of his essays from the book. So it's the first author reading we've had on the podcast, so please take it away. And could you share the title and a little context on the piece that you're going to read for the next few minutes?   Nigel Bartram (19:34): Yeah. Well, this isn't one of my stories, because I wouldn't lay claim to having the best stories in the book at all. This is one I selected it because it's quite punchy and not too long. So I thought I didn't want to send your listeners off to sleep, but if I did, with a smile on their face perhaps. But anyway, so the title of this, it's by somebody called Ian Daly, and the title is MS, Walking Sticks, Waterboarding, and Much More.   Multiple sclerosis is an insidious disease. The changes that it brings about can seriously affect your life, without you immediately realizing. For me, the first and possibly hardest change to come to terms with was needing assistance to be able to get around. For context, I was a reasonably fit 50-year-old man who would walk approximately five miles a day. I loved to walk. I've always tried to preserve some sense of humor when dealing with MS and its sackful of issues. I probably laugh at things that I shouldn't, say things that cause friends to look at me, and I suspect silently tut. Consultants and nurses roll their eyes, but I usually get a laugh, and that's what matters. It's my chronic illness, and I'll take whatever pleasure I can from it.   Anyhow, jump ahead a couple of years, and I'd started to find walking difficult and falls were becoming more frequent. My legs had stiffened up; controlling them was becoming ever more wearisome. The usual test, two consultants plus an MRI, and I'm awarded a title of MAM with PPMS, middle aged man with primary progressive MS. Hooray! I remain disappointed that there isn't a badge, some form of certificate, and media recognition. With legs that were always tired, I elected to use a stick to help keep mobile and hopefully more stable. Rather than burden the NHS in innumerable physiotherapist and occupational therapists, who I suspected have better things to do, I ordered an adjustable stick through the internet. It arrived and it was reasonably successful in enabling me to walk short distances.   Accepting I was now MAM with PPMS who needed a stick was slightly harder to come to terms with. I needed to shake off this pride thing. It seems this is a common experience and is the subject of many "do whatever you need to do to get by and stay strong" articles over the internet. Due to a rapidly wasting left leg, I soon became MAM with PPMS who needs two sticks. Isn't life grand? Walking short distances was now possible, although my mean-minded MS probably reasoned that I was getting around too well with my two sticks; with cushioned hand grips, no less; elected to introduce severe vertigo for good measure. So I now find I'm walking with two sticks across the deck of a ship during high seas wearing roller skates. Superb.   Incidentally, I was once visiting a doctor with my two sticks and severe vertigo for a series of blood tests. I was discussing weight gain with the nurse, and the fact it's hard to exercise when you have two sticks, weak legs, and vertigo, as you do when someone is sucking bucket loads of blood out of your arm. "Have you tried a treadmill?" says the nurse. Fortunately, she finished extracting blood and was concentrating on filling buckets and applying the useless cotton wool bandage to each of my shoulders, so didn't see my wide-eyed stare, and although I do say myself, magnificent eye roll, combined with my mutter of "Jesus" under my breath. Some people have very little idea of how lucky they are not to go home without having been hit by an office chair.   So MAM with PPMS who needs two sticks now has a further issue: stairs. I've come to detest stairs. They have the ability to hurt my knee in a uniquely painful manner. I attempt to minimize this by using my arms on the banisters to take some of my weight. This only really works on the way down. On the way up, it's a matter of hauling myself along while trying to lessen the weight on my leg and the searing pain in my knee joint which it causes. I can't use my sticks, as I need to hold onto something. Remember the vertigo? I suppose I could try a treadmill. "You need a stair lift." "What is it I now need?" "A stair lift." So MAM with PPMS who needs two sticks becomes MAM with PPMS who needs two sticks and a stair lift. Excellent. To be fair, I rate the stair lift as one of the best inventions of mankind. Okay, there's the wheel, the car, sliced bread, gin, and the internet, but really, I can now get up and down stairs. It does however come with a few tiny issues. Issue one. The stair lifts are generally designed for the elderly and even more infirm than I; their operation reflects this. Incidentally, I have nothing against the elderly. Some of my oldest friends are elderly, and I hope to survive to join their ranks one day, PPMS permitting. Anyway, I press a button and go upstairs. Pause to count grains of sand. Nothing happens for what I'm told is five seconds. It seems infinitely longer. Nothing apart from a very loud screech from the unit, no doubt to warn any other parking elderly person in the vicinity that something's about to happen and that they should dive for cover. The screech is loud enough to hurt my ears. Dogs run down our road to get away from the sound, whilst bats, no doubt attracted by the high frequency, try to get in the window. Being of a practical nature, I've removed the cover, voided the warranty, and unceremoniously jammed an ear plug into the speaker. It dulled the screech a bit, but I can still hear it, as I suspect all the dogs in the neighborhood can.   Issue two. After a five second delay and the eardrums have perforated, we're moving. As far as I can detect, there are three speeds: very slow, slow, and a bit slow, like my walking these days. When the engineer came to fit and program the unit, I was watching it as it made its leisurely way up and down the stairs, configuring the motor all the climb and corners. "Can you make it go a bit quicker?" "No. Sorry. That's it." I'm in no position to argue. Without it I'm confined to one floor. Admittedly, it'd be one of my choosing.   Third issue. Speaking to the company which makes the stair lift. Again, don't get me wrong, I know they have a specific demographic they target for sale, and that's grand. What they do not appear to acknowledge is that everyone who needs a stair lift is stone deaf and has a man with a red flag to walk in front of their car. Indeed, I have the hearing of a bat, and until recently owned an extremely large and very fast motorcycle. That was another casualty of the MS progression. Anyway, I digress. An example will be the call to let me know when the engineer was arriving to install the lift. "Hello? Is that Mr. Daly?" The lady speaking clearly and louder than I would generally have expected. "It is," I find myself shouting a little, as if trying to join in. "Mr. Daly, we're arranging for our engineer, Adam," not his real name, "to attend tomorrow. Would you prefer AM or a PM visit?" "AM, please." "Great. Would 11 o'clock be a good time? That should give you plenty of times to get washed and dressed and have your breakfast." "Er, okay. That'll be fine."   I'm not used to this level of interest or consideration. Like most people, I normally have to endure the "We're unable to give you a time. AM or PM is best I can do." Appointment fixed; I wonder if I have time to nip out to get the engineer a gift. Nothing extravagant, you understand, just a token. "When Adam arrives, he'll show you his identification badge. If you're not completely happy, please give us a ring to confirm his ID is genuine. He won't mind waiting." "If I'm not happy, I'll bounce Adam down the drive." "I beg your pardon?" "Nothing. 11 o'clock tomorrow then. Yep." You see, everyone must be elderly if they have a stair lift. I've done the thing where you ask for a note that you put on your account, you know the sort of thing, "Please do not treat Ian as an elderly gentleman. He's not elderly, neither is he a gentleman." This makes not a blind bit of difference. It is extremely annoying, until there's a problem or you need something.   About a year ago, I was cruising up to the first floor, coffee in one hand, motorcycle helmet on in order to deaden the sound, and my finger on the requisite button. I arrived upstairs, where I spent some time playing with the internet and drinking coffee. On attempting my return journey, nothing. The whole thing was dead as a dodo. So I telephoned the company to advise them of my dilemma. "I'm trapped outside." I thought I'd go straight for the dramatic introduction, as it would raise a level of medium to high panic.   An entirely reasonable and professional sounding lady began slowly to talk me through a list of resolutions that must have previously worked. Not today though. "Are you able to get downstairs, Ian?" "Of course," my sarcasm nerve had now kicked in, "that's why we spent four and a half grand on a stair lift." "I beg your pardon?" "Nothing. Just thinking out loud. Not really, I'm pretty stuck here." "Okay. Then there's something we can try." The fix turned out to be opening the footrest and then slamming it closed. "As hard as you can." "Really?" "Yes, really." This I did. Everything lit up like a Christmas tree and the warning bleep felt compelled to join in. All sorted. Well, almost. Adam, not his real name, turned up the next day to replace the main circuit board, and at a prearranged time.   After a lot of inane rambling, my message here is if there's something, anything, which can make your life a little easier, then for the love of God, go for it. Walking stick, crutches, stair lift, car adaptations, grab rails, false limbs, parachutes; they're all there to enable you to, or at least some semblance of you. Use them. Walk or shuffle to the park. Point at pigeons with your stick. Make sarcastic comments to call center staff. The possibilities are endless. Life with MS is hard enough.   I was showering the other morning and dropped the soap, such a trivial thing for a non-MAM with PPMS. It's only a small shower cubicle, so I bent double to pick up the soap, slipped, and became wedged in the corner, and to all intents and purposes upside down. It was like being waterboarded. If it wasn't for the grab rail, I'd probably have drowned. How my partner and I laughed. Ian Daly, a middle-aged man with PPMS, who needs two sticks and a stair lift, and a non-slip mat in the shower, and grab rails in the said shower, plus a grab rail to [inaudible 00:32:39] and a stool for the shower.   Geoff Allix (32:43): Thank you very much for that. That was fantastic. So now that you've whet our appetite with that, how can people get hold of the book?   Nigel Bartram (32:54): Right, it'll be sold on Amazon in print form and also as an eBook. It's due come out on the 30th of May, which is World MS Day. I believe we chose the date in order hopefully to get a higher profile for it. So it'll be coming out shortly after, I think this podcast is released, won't it?   Geoff Allix (33:23): Yeah. Yeah. This is coming out May. So you mentioned at the end of May is World MS Day, and also I want to remind our listeners that May is Mindfulness and Meditation Month at OMS. And to mark that, you can tune into a special webinar on May the 17th featuring a live meditation session with Phil Startin. And if you're listening to this episode after May 17th, don't worry, you can view a replay of this or any webinars at any time. And details of registering for the free webinar as well as a link to replays of past webinars can be found in the show notes for this episode. And check out the OMS social channels for daily mindfulness tips that you can incorporate into your day. So Nigel, thank you so much for being our guest on Living Well with MS Coffee Break.   Nigel Bartram (33:23): Could I just interrupt you a second?   Geoff Allix (33:23): Yep, sorry.   Nigel Bartram (34:16): Your plug was instantly longer than mine.   Geoff Allix (34:16): I know.   Nigel Bartram (34:19): I must just add that just if you go onto Amazon and Google, put the search MS A Funny Thing, there won't be anything like it, so you don't need to remember the full title of the book.   Geoff Allix (34:35): And we will have links in the show notes as well actually, so you'd be able to get to the book no problem.   Nigel Bartram (34:35): Okay. Fantastic.   Geoff Allix (34:41): So one final thing that we normally ask our guests, which is a bit of a tradition that we have, which is that if you tap into your experience with MS generally and OMS specifically for a nugget of wisdom that could help people, particularly new people, adopt the OMS program, what would that advice be?   Nigel Bartram (35:04): One particular aspect or just one thing-   Geoff Allix (35:06): No, just anything that you think could help people who are maybe newly diagnosed or maybe new to the OMS program.   Nigel Bartram (35:16): I think I'd say two things, if I may.   Geoff Allix (35:18): Yeah.   Nigel Bartram (35:19): One is that although some people may find the diet difficult to come to terms with, there are so many great recipes that you can get through OMS. You won't be depriving yourself of an enjoyable gastronomy at all. And it is so utterly healthy that whether you had MS or not, it's such a good thing to do. The second thing I would say, and obviously I don't mean to plug your plug, but mindfulness is a real, real blessing because there are tough times. And being able to, I was going to use the word retreat, perhaps that's not the best verb to use; but anyway, to find a place to go to when you're in difficulty which you can emerge from tranquil and at ease with the world, having cured nothing other than maybe anxiety or stress, which is important in its own right, I'd highly recommend that.   Geoff Allix (36:29): With that, thank you very much for joining us, Nigel Bartram.   Nigel Bartram (36:34): A great, great pleasure. And do buy the book. And it comes complete with a testimonial from George Jelinek. Can I just read out what he says?   Geoff Allix (36:43): Absolutely. Yeah.   Nigel Bartram (36:45): Because he's got a bit of a teaser in there. "There are three things I like to say about Nigel's book. First, in medicine, we now understand that laughter is good medicine. This book is decidedly good for you. Secondly, all proceeds go to worthy MS charities. Win-win. Third, now, what was it, that third thing? I need to take Nigel's sage advice and stop nominating how many points I'm about to make, don't I?" In order to unpack and understand that last comment of George's, you'll need to buy the book and read the preface.   Geoff Allix (37:27): Okay. With that, thank you very much. And I would encourage everyone, search out the book on Amazon. Actually, I should say that you can do this thing called Smile at Amazon and you can nominate a charity. So not only does the money go to charity from the book, but actually everything that you buy from Amazon, you can nominate a charity, and OMS is one of the charities you can nominate, and a small amount of any shopping at Amazon would actually go to charity.   Nigel Bartram (37:55): So it's a win-win-win-win.   Geoff Allix (37:55): Thank you for listening to this episode of Living Well with MS Coffee Break. 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Learn More Earn More Business Growth Podcast Host: Brian Webb Episode 56: Part 1: A Story About A $40 Million Dollar Fraud And Its Priceless Lessons For Investors & Entrepreneurs ____________________ VALUE BOMBS What does desperation, patriotism, entrepreneurship, a 40 million loss for investors, concurrent FBI and SEC investigations, and a pending indictment of a friend and former client all have in common? This podcast, this episode, my interview today with Chris Bentley, let's jump into the show. ____________________ SOFTWARE TOOLS RECOMMENDED BY BRIAN WEBB & WHATBOX DIGITAL Active Campaign - ActiveCampaign gives you the email marketing, marketing automation, and CRM tools you need to create incredible customer experiences. Instapage - Everything you need to build and optimize landing page experiences for higher conversions. TypeForm - Create forms, surveys, and quizzes that people enjoy answering. 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Brian Webb: Hey everyone. Welcome to the show. I'm your host, Brian Webb. This podcast is designed to be your number one premier place to learn the framework, secrets and growth hacks to grow and scale your business smarter and faster. While you're working on pursuing your dreams and growing your business, I'll be here to help you make better decisions and avoid costly pitfalls and expensive mistakes along the way. So let's go ahead and jump into today's episode. Brian Webb: Hey there, it is a pleasure to have you Chris, Chris Bentley, on the show today. How are you doing this morning, man? Chris Bentley: I'm doing well, Brian, thanks for having me on the show. Brian Webb: It's a thrill to have you here. The audience doesn't know this yet, but you and I got to know each other as a result of us collaborating together, doing a little bit of marketing work for you back in the day. Chris Bentley: Yep, absolutely. Yeah. That was a fun experience. Brian Webb: Yeah, yeah, yeah. So for those in the audience who don't know who you are, take a minute or two and just kind of share kind of your background, where your story starts. Chris Bentley: Well, I grew up in east Texas, in Tyler, and joined the Marines right after high school and thought I was going to be a lifer. I was in for about 14 and a half years. Got medically discharged for some injuries I incurred while I was in the Marine Corps. Again, that was kind of devastating for me because I thought I was going to be in for life. So I'd done six tours, several to Iraq, several to Afghanistan, and didn't know what I was going to do with my life when I got out. And so I moved to Houston in January of 2014. At that time, oil and gas were trading for over a hundred dollars a barrel. It was pretty easy to get a job in the greater Houston area. So I got a job as a landman down here and got into the oil and gas industry after that and got into some entrepreneurial ventures, buying and selling mineral rights, being the main one, started a business in 2016 that started with just me and my wife and then grew to about 21 employees and over 40 million dollars in assets under management within a few years. Brian Webb: Wow. So today is going to be maybe one of the most interesting stories that we've had here, really, on The Learn More Podcast. And so I know that you've got a book that is out, I've got it, it's called Burning Bellatorum, and it's all about the story of a $40 million fraud and it's priceless lessons for investors and entrepreneurs. Tell me, tell the audience how you lost all of your own personal assets and not just the investors' money. It happened for you and the investors, but tell the audience how that story began. Chris Bentley: Well, like I said, in 2016, I started the company. At first, it was just doing small deals, brokering deals, buying, when I say small, I mean I think the largest one I bought on my own with my own capital was like $30,000 and I would buy and sell these smaller assets and I saw the opportunity for scale and so in 2017 I brought in one investor, did very well for him. It grew from there and it was an extremely legitimate successful business through the beginning of 2019. And in 2019, keep in mind in 2017 we had started with one investor, that grew to about, I think, six investors toward Q3 of 2017. Then by Q1 of 2018, I think we had like 27 investors. Then later that year it grew to 45. And then by January of 2019, we had about 22.7 million of assets under management and with a hundred investors. Chris Bentley: And then later that year, that grew to 28.7 million. And then by the end of the year, we took on, I took on, and this is crucial to the story, I took on 6.6 million dollars in debt. I did that by committing fraud and lying to the bank, but basically, to try to survive I also levered all my own assets, made personal guarantees, got personal loans with my house, and all my personal assets as leverage. So when I turned myself in and everything fell apart, I lost not only all my investors' money but my personal assets as well. Brian Webb: Wow. Wow. Wow. Wow. I've known you for some years now and I'm trying to put myself in your shoes because the Chris that I know, you're not a nefarious guy. You've served our country and you did not get into this with the intention of this happening. Talk a little bit more about that slippery slope. I know it started with trying to manage cash flow and things like that but talk about where that started and where that's brought you to today. Chris Bentley: Yeah. So I'd say it started with call it like late 2018 or early 2019. But basically, I came back from the Christmas holiday break between 2018 and 2019 where we would always shut down the office for a couple of weeks, about the week of Christmas, and then start the Monday after the New Year's holiday, come back to the office with ready to take on this new fund of 22.7 million dollars in capital commitments from investors, and I learned that we weren't ready from an operational standpoint, meaning like we didn't have the deal flow we normally had, just some little nuance about the business. We would send out letters like literally the day before we left for the Christmas break so that when we come back in January, we were starting to get some deal flow and incoming calls. Chris Bentley: And this was crucial to starting off a fund, we always start in January because it was important to kick off the fund with this new deal flow and make these acquisitions at that time of year. Brian Webb: Right. Chris Bentley: So I come back, there were some problems with the letter and the data sets that fed those offer letters that we would send out. So the first mistake I made, I think was, I was thinking, okay, this isn't a big deal, is what I was telling myself and that we could fix it. So it kind of rallied the troop, so to speak, got all hands on deck, fixed the data, at least I thought I fixed it, with my team, and got a bunch of letters out. Chris Bentley: So keep in mind, we also have this cash coming in. I'm simultaneously taking on investor capital, and signing the contracts, which we refer to as the PPMs or private placement memorandums. So I've taken all this capital on and taken the management fee from that capital. And so then fast forward a few weeks later, realized that the letters we had hustled to hurry up and get out, the data that I thought we fixed, we made some serious mistakes. So the deal flow that started coming in was, there was bad deal flow because there were mistakes, the offers were too high in some cases, or they were the incorrect offers for the wrong tracks of the wrong assets. So we would buy these mineral rights properties, and oil and gas royalties. And so sometimes on these offer letters that were incorrect, they would have the wrong properties listed and the wrong owner's names and things of that nature. Chris Bentley: So then I'm like, all right, crap, what do I do? I've already taken the management fee. I just made one bad decision after another. So in previous funds, it had always been possible for us to flip these assets quickly and make we promote our share of the profits. Well, because we hadn't bought any assets and we didn't have the ability to flip anything yet for a profit, then what I did was the first thing, I had the management fee to run off of for a couple of months, but then by May, it was starting to run out of that money to cover the overhead. So then what I started doing was, for lack of a better term, committing fraud and altering documents so that I could take a part of the capital and move it into the company and I would make it look like it was in acquisitions. Let's say just for example sake, for a million dollars, when it was really $800,000 and I would move the 200K via various entities and kind of siloing people and employees so nobody would find anything out and I'd get that money back into Bellatorum's operating account and cover the payroll and the rent and all those things to operate the business. Chris Bentley: So there I start digging the hole like that. And then in the middle of 2019, the oil and gas industry starts going downhill, big time, with lots of different things going on, political things, prices being depressed, consolidation, not enough new wells being drilled to keep the assets that we did by increasing the value on those assets. Brian Webb: Sure. Chris Bentley: So then that's when I couldn't flip the assets that we did purchase and because I had already marked them up for all intents and purposes to pull that capital back to the company like I was telling you about just now, so the assets I had purchased in the fund were already didn't have enough margin on them to sell and then their value went down even more with the industry downturn and then keep in mind, we're going into COVID in 2020 and I didn't know that obviously at the end of 2019, but I took on debt from a private lender for 6.6 million dollars in December of 2019 and used the investors' assets, the mineral rights that we owned in the fund as collateral. Brian Webb: Right. Chris Bentley: And I did not disclose that to the investors. So that per se, wasn't illegal, definitely unethical not to disclose to investors, but I was technically allowed to do that as the general partner. So I do that, but I deceived the lender. I made them think that things were better than they were. I altered documents to make our balance sheet look stronger so that they would approve the loan. So that was the first part in defrauding the lender. And then secondly, they said that I could only use the proceeds for buying new assets. Well, I did buy some new assets with their money, but I also spent a large portion of it on covering overhead. Chris Bentley: The final thing I did is, well, I was thinking, all right, this is getting bad. Now fast forward we're 2020, COVID's happening, oil prices fall below zero for a day. I mean, it's just a- Brian Webb: Right. Chris Bentley: It's a shit show, for lack of better terms, Brian. And so 2020 was just survival mode trying to, I kept doing these fraudulent transactions and having to hide it from everybody and covering it up just to keep the lights on and have an outward appearance that the company was still good. Chris Bentley: So I laid a few people off, but not everybody. I didn't want it to look like things were bad at the company because I was out on a campaign to try to raise a more patient capital structure fund. Like this goal, if I could get a hundred million of assets in our management, I thought, okay, and with a long term lockup, like five years, say, then I'd have time to weather any storms and have enough assets on our management to give us enough management fee to cover our overhead. And so that was the goal. I went out trying to raise capital in various avenues. I mean, private investors, institutional investors, overseas debt, just all kinds of different capital structures and just running parallel paths in 2020. And it was just, it was brutal. I mean, nobody wanted to do anything in 2020. Chris Bentley: And so I'm out there trying to make it look like, yeah, Bellatorum's great. We have this great track record, which we did in 2017 and 2018. And so my narrative to investors is, Hey, 2019's fun. Don't judge us on it yet because we're in COVID, I haven't had a chance to liquidate all these assets. I'm obviously not telling new investors all this crazy stuff I've been doing behind, all this fraudulent activity I've been doing just to keep the lights on. But again, my thought was, if I could just get a big capital commitment from a huge investor or handful of huge investors, then I could just consolidate everything, get some patience, get enough AUM, move assets around, and just make everybody whole, and then get a longer-term fund where it would give me the ability to trade in and out of assets, get rid of the debt and then acquire new assets with royalty income and other the new capital. Chris Bentley: And so anyway, everything was a lie. Things were challenged, to say the least. And the lenders started pushing hard on me for their payment, the note and basically honoring that. They were starting to get suspicious, I would say. And I mean, everything I was doing was like a lie, right? Like, it didn't matter if somebody just said, Hey, how are you doing Chris? Like to say, oh, I'm all right, man. How are you? Just to put a smile on my face and have that outward appearance became a chore. I couldn't sleep. I was getting suicidal. And I just was like, you know what, I can't do this anymore. And I was so close, I'll tell you, Brian, some people have said, man, if you just coulda kept doing what you were doing for maybe a month or two, you would've made it because things were starting. Chris Bentley: And I turned myself in April of 2021. I sent the investors an email just saying everything that basically I just told you on April 9th. I think if I would've lasted if I would've kept doing what I was doing for a couple more months. I probably could have gotten that big capital commitment in. I was having so many investor meetings every day, positive ones. Things were starting to look up for the oil and gas industry again. I mean there were prices that were going up, they were back up, I think in April of 2021 they were back up to like mid-sixties. So things were looking up. Some people said you could have just kept doing what you're doing if you would've fought a little longer. I was like, yeah, but man, I really- Brian Webb: It was eating you up inside. Chris Bentley: It was eating me up bad. And my one thing that I've been going to church a lot and going to Bible study and I, every single Sunday, it was like the message at church or the topic at our Bible study group or both was just like, poking me in the eye saying you can't build something on lies and a lack of integrity. So I thought even if I pulled this off and get a hundred million bucks or 200 million, I mean, it was starting to look like it was like, man, all these people are now coming out of the woodwork and I might end up with 200 million AUM or maybe even more. And that would've been great and I would've been able to commit a few more fraudulent transactions and make everything whole and then be set up, you know? Chris Bentley: And I think I still could have made everybody whole and got them a decent return, like the new investors, so it wouldn't have been like a quote-unquote Ponzi scheme where I actually had assets and royalty income and if we just sat on, they bought some new assets, et cetera, I thought, okay, I won't be the rockstar that I was in 2017 and 2018 with the 60% annualized returns, but I might get everybody like 10 to 15% and I'll be all right. Brian Webb: Sure. Chris Bentley: And then we'll just wind down and everybody will be happy they got their money back plus a return. And then we'll just call it quits with like a soft landing, so to speak. Brian Webb: Yeah. Chris Bentley: But as I go to the Bible study and sit and just read, and I read a lot and I read a lot of business books and just reading a Shoe Dog from about Nike and by Phil Knight and all these books. And just like, man, I can't do this. I won't be able to live with myself if it's 15, 20 years from now, knowing that I committed all this fraud just to build this company and survive. Doesn't matter, the right thing to do would've been back in 2019 and say, Hey, I'm not ready for your capital. Let's take a pause and let me regroup. I think we were such a new company and I was so worried about failing, that clouded my judgment. Brian Webb: For sure. Let me ask you this. One, thank you for sharing that story. I can only imagine what you were going through and for that matter, what you're still going through, but specifically, or especially when you're living in this house of cards, I mean the quintessential house of cards, really. Share with the audience what's going on in your life. Like where are you now? What's happening? Where are you in the process? What's next for Chris Bentley, your family, and the investors? Brian Webb: We'll get back to the show in just a moment, but first, a quick word from our sponsor What Box Digital. Did you know that most marketing doesn't work at all? Did you know that most business owners and leaders are making the same mistakes over and over and over again? Like so many others, you are likely tired of relying on hope, which is a failed marketing system. This is when you're spending valuable time and money on marketing, and then hoping it works. You've thrown tons of money towards marketing mistakes and failures, and you wish you could get that money back. When you don't have a reliable system for generating leads and acquiring new customers, then you're doomed to exclusively rely on the loyalty of your existing customers and word of mouth, but it doesn't have to be that way. Brian Webb: I'm Brian Webb, the CEO and senior guide at What Box Digital, and I've had the privilege of owning and leading a successful marketing agency in the greater Houston metroplex for over 18 years. Having worked in over 60 industry verticals, I've led my team and clients to achieve business growth time and time again, and I want to give you a resource for free. You heard me right, free. I've put together the ultimate 97-point marketing audit checklist, which will allow you to assess and diagnose what is and is not working in your marketing, and it'll only take you about 10 or 15 minutes to go through it. Brian Webb: Think of it like an MRI for your marketing, without the expensive medical bills to follow, and to get this free marketing checklist delivered right to your inbox, simply go to getmymarketingchecklist.com, provide your info and we'll get it out to you right away. And again, it's totally free. I'd encourage you to walk through this checklist with your team and honestly discuss and evaluate every action item on the list. It will be the best 10 minutes you've invested into the growth engine of your business in a long, long time. Don't waste another day or another dollar on failed hope marketing strategies that do not work. If you want to grow and scale your business smarter and faster, and with fewer mistakes, you're in the right place. Again, it's totally free. Simply go to getmymarketingchecklist.com right now let's fix, what's broken in your marketing. Brian Webb: What's going on in your life? Like, where are you now? What's happening? Where are you in the process? What's next for Chris Bentley, your family, and the investors? Chris Bentley: I mean, right now I'm renting the upstairs of my in-law's house for my wife and kids. I'm working at a thrift store that's actually a nonprofit that one of my investors is the owner of and just kind of waiting to see what the charges are going to be. I got a call from my lawyer last week saying that I should be officially indicted any day now. So just waiting to see what that's going to be and what they're going to propose is sentencing and all that. So still don't have any hard facts on that. But I have spoken with the SEC and the FBI and the AUSA several times over the past year and I believe they have concluded their investigation and are just wrapping up the formalities to make those official charges. Chris Bentley: Still married. My kids, they're still in school. I don't know how much they comprehend about this whole thing. I have two boys, they're 13 and 11. And I told them that I committed a crime and that I would probably go to jail. I told them that back last April because I didn't know how fast things would move and they just seemed shocked. But I mean, I still don't think they fully comprehend that. So during this time, I wrote a book, as you mentioned at the beginning of the show, and the whole purpose of that book is to try to make restitution. I'm not getting any of the proceeds from that. So I figured at least I could use my time while I'm not incarcerated or while I'm free to try to do something to make some money back for the investors. So my point in this book is 100% to try to make restitution. Brian Webb: Sure. Chris Bentley: I know selling books is a hard road, but it was the only thing I could think of to try to make a dent, try to make investors, and get them something back. Brian Webb: Wow. Well, one, I've got one more question for you, but one, my prayers are with you, your family, the investors, and everyone that's involved. I can't imagine standing in your shoes right now. And again, this is a great story about maybe some poor decision making, but it wasn't like, again, you were this criminal, that you had nefarious intent, you got into a place of desperation. And as we all know, when we're desperate is when we absolutely make our worst decisions. Period. Let me ask you this, this is my final question. If you could tell the audience one thing if you could give them one transformational takeaway from all of this and I'm sure there are many, but if you had to sum them up into one, what would it be? Chris Bentley: You know, failure is an option. Brian Webb: Wow. Chris Bentley: It seems so, yeah, that's, duh, right? But I think for a lot of people that are high achievers or strive to be exceptional, so to speak for lack of better terms, that you think failure's not an option. And I, Brian, I don't want to say I'm blaming the Marine Corps, my childhood, on the decisions I made, but I was definitely raised to achieve. Brian Webb: To conquer. Yeah. Chris Bentley: And then definitely reinforced in my time in the Marine Corps that failure's not an option. Right? And so I would just say that failure is an option. Any story you read about successful entrepreneurs, the big names out there, Bill Fates, Phil Knight, et cetera, Elon Musk, there's a lot of literature out there and real-life stories to show that there is a way to fail and to make it a positive thing. And I wish that would've been top of my mind. And if I could leave your listeners with anything is to just always keep that in the back of your mind that, hey, you can fail. And there's a book called The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz, and he talks about you can create soft landings that you can recover from, and those failures can end up being launch pads for new ventures if you do it right. Brian Webb: Wow. Well, audience, the book is Burning Bellatorum. You can get it on Amazon. His name is Chris Bentley. Man, Chris, thanks for being here today and sharing your story. It's just, I think it's going to be invaluable for the audience. Chris Bentley: Thanks, Brian. I appreciate you having me, and I look forward to staying in touch. Brian Webb: I want to share a closing word before we leave today. As I think about what Chris has been through, I can't help, but think of how many times in my life, I would imagine in yours, all of us, we have been desperate and we've made bad decisions. They don't all have the same consequences. Clearly, Chris is facing some real consequences. My prayer, my hope is that restoration and redemption is available for everyone, the investors, Chris, his family, Chris's future, and everyone that's been involved. Some bad decisions were made, but who among us has not made bad decisions? Again, the consequences are higher here and I get that, but it's just a good reminder that when we feel desperate, take a step back, talk to someone, get some wise counsel, a wise friend of mine once said that secrets only grow in the dark and they can eat us alive. Brian Webb: So as you're growing your business, as you're leading your organization and you find yourself in that desperate situation, let's learn from Chris. Chris's life, Chris's story can really teach us so much. And by the way, the book, Burning Bellatorum, text 832 324 2432. How you felt about this interview and how it touched your life, that's me, you'll text me directly at 832 324 2432, the first three people that text me about this podcast episode. 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In the fourth episode of Season 2: Driving the Deal, Brian Fortune, Senior Managing Director at Farragut Square Group, and guest co-host Jackie Williams, Head of Research at Farragut Square Group, are joined by Holly Stokes, Senior Associate at Farragut Square Group, live at McDermott's annual Physician Practice Management & ASC Symposium in Nashville. Brian, Jackie and Holly discuss:  The stability and continued interest in gastroenterology and ophthalmology Specialties emerging as the next frontier for PPMs Challenges and special considerations for cardiology and ambulatory infusion The current macro pressures for PPMs including budget neutrality, clinical labor, sequester and pay-go

In this episode of Driving the Deal, Krist Werling, McDermott Partner and Co-Head of Private Equity, and Brian Fortune, Senior Managing Director at Farragut Square Group, are joined by Holly Stokes, Senior Analyst at Farragut Square Group and veteran of numerous healthcare deals across the provider continuum. The topics they discuss include:  The state of the deal market in 2022  Deal questions surrounding PPMs  Overview changes impacting the post-acute and home health sectors Changing activity in the behavioral sectors with a focus on SUDS Increased deal activity in the digital health space 

Welcome to our show Unsealed: Life Beyond the Bolts! Each week, Kate Dillon from Crate Insider and Steve Hendren from Hendren Racing Engines go live on the Crate Insider Facebook page to chat about world events, random things, and to answer tech questions. We are happy to announce a new aspect of the CARS Racing Show, there will now be a Swap Meet portion to the show. To get a booth and get rid of those race car parts you have lying around and make some money, click here. QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE SHOW when you freshen an engine do you have to use genuine GM parts ?? how much Rpm that a 525 can take with springs? If I have a crossover header into a Y pipe should I run one inti reversion muffler or two before the Y? Are you gonna have 602 Beyea Mild steel headers at your show available to buy? Do y'all have any experience with the Willys fuel pressure regulator? It's the vacuum actuated one. I haven't had a chance to call Willy's and ask them about it, but where does the vacuum hose hook up too? How much power gain would I see on a 602 by switching my serpentine pulleys system to a cog belt drive system? Steve do you prefer mufflers on 604 late model if so what type? 602 Header for stop and go tracks, that also get slick in the MidWest...Schoenfelds? Doing the Rush switch to e85, run a fuel safe cell with the foam not that track matters but run PPMS. How addiment r you that i remove the foam running e85? Opinions on the Jones front HTD pulleys or the Serpentine pulleys, which is better? On a 602 is there any performance gain to switch from front to rear on ps pump and fuel pump? Are there some used crates that where built last year people should stay away from? What should the average cost be to break-in & dyno a new 602? There are "places" that charge $10k - &12k to "race prep" a 602 without breaking the GM seals. Do plugs, carb, and front pulley setup really justify the cost...if the engine isn't opened up? Has Steve received any of the new production Crate engines from GM yet?Is GM catching up at all? Are flames from a 602 in the corners running 98 a sign of a well tuned engine?

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