Podcasts about pretend

"Stop Wasting Your Bench!" Jake Ciely (The Athletic) joins the Pretend GM podcast to give his strategy on finding late-round sleepers in fantasy football. Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/footballguys-fantasy-football-show/id1615143637 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Vx0kjA5n4d4wdMspVmoKo?si=c7e15989ff8d4f48 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pretendgmfantasy Follow Alfredo Brown on Socials: Twitter: https://x.com/AlfredoABrown Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/alfredoabrown.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alfredoabrown/ #fantasyfootball #dynastyfootball

Big Big Up to my amazing drivers in Mexico, Oscar and Roberto, one love is alive! This mix goes out just in time for my RotR family, Nikka T and the entire Seattle crew to get down with on their journeys. Thank you Kenya and France for all the listens, you boosted part 2 to #1 on the platform, you rock too! Saved some of the hottest hits of the summer for last, including a ton of riddims, it is nearly all riddims in this mix! Most of my favorites of this episode 26 are on this part of the mix, from the expansions of Consequence and Fire and Torch to Chaya and Reggae Alive, there is something for every mood, any inspiration and upliftment that you need. River Pot Riddim - Troyton Music 0:01 * Pressure Busspipe - Long While 0:02 * Gyptian - Changes 2:27 SoulFyah Productions - Prosperity Riddim 4:55 Azizzi Romeo - Grateful 6:11 SoulFyah Productions - Funky Roots Riddim 8:33 Chezidek - Good Life 9:43 Consequence Riddim - CD Master / Inna Mi House Music 12:24 * Busy Signal - Consequence 12:26 * KAIZS - Covenant 13:19 * Chino Mcgregor - Without Apology 15:43 * Mackeehan - Preserve 17:39 Music Riddim - Greatest Friends 20:08 * Queen Omega - No Time To Waste 20:09 * Anthony Que - Can't Stop Jah Time 22:01 * Mitch - Loving Two Girls 22:58 * Instrumental 25:33 Tiwony Feat. Bobby Hustle & Yungg Trip - The Plug 26:11 Break Away Riddim - One General Music 28:22 * Charly Black - Still A Survive 28:23 * Alaine - Never Fail 30:27 * Jaidigod – Greatness 32:30 * Anthony B - Cant Imagine 34:34 * Lia Caribe - Red Flags 35:53 * Christopher Martin - 911 37:46 Johnny Dread & Cedric Myton Feat. Addis Pablo - No Ordinary Day 40:01 Chaya Riddim - Pat Beatz 41:30 * Perfect Giddimani - Feelings 42:05 * Lucinia Karrey - LOVE 44:24 * Young Shanty - Can't Pretend 46:25 * Ma9nine - Believe 47:54 * Instrumental 50:30 Frankie Dee - Nguvu Za Kiume 51:14 Lighter And Torch Riddim - CJ Records Production 53:23 * Chuck Fenda - Lighter And Torch 53:24 * Marcus Original - Better Days 53:51 * Jah Garvey - Jah Never Leave Us 56:00 * Queen Charmaine - Run Come 58:10 Celebration Time Riddim - Royal Sounds 1:00:10 * Rachaad - It's A Celebration 1:00:11 * Ras Jahlor - Rasta Children 1:03:18 * Fiona Faye - Forward 1:04:47 * Instrumental Feat. Ras Alkebu 1:07:38* Reggae Alive Riddim - Crawbwa Productions 1:09:19 * Anthony B - Shine Your Light 1:09:20 * T.O.K - Freedom Song 1:11:56 * Gyptian - My Love 1:13:22 * Toledo, Warrior King - Nunca Estoy Solo 2.0 1:15:09 * Lutan Fyah - That's Life 1:17:12 Bazil - City Life Reggae 1:19:55 Perfect Giddimani - Champion Sound + Dub 1:21:41 Jemere Morgan Feat J Boog - Living Free 1:25:07

The coaching industry is incredible. We love it for the freedom, the innovation, the possibility. But let's be real, unregulated also means unethical if we're not conscious.In this episode, we peel back the curtain on the very real (and very personal) experience of being plagiarized. We're talking word-for-word content theft, branding mimicry, and the deeper energetic impact of copying someone else's frequency.What we cover:The legal realities behind intellectual property in a digital worldWhy “inspired by” can sometimes be just a cover for copyingHow authenticity and self-trust are the real currency of sustainable successWhat to do if you are being copiedThe sneaky link between plagiarism and imposter syndromeWhy integrity should be the standardConnect with me:Instagram: @beccnichollsWebsite: www.beccanicholls.comSubscribe to my email listYouTube: BECCAWant a question to be answered in a future episode or in my weekly #WWBD newsletter? Submit it anonymously here!It would mean the world to me if you would subscribe, rate and review this podcast to help support the show. If you enjoy this podcast, share it on your stories and tag me or share it with a friend. Let's build this community, together! ⚡️

On the latest episode of The Pretend GM Podcast, Alfredo Brown is joined by Heath Cummings of CBS' Fantasy Football Today to discuss the biggest mistakes he sees fantasy managers making, why you should embrace volatility over consistency, and when to get out of your comfort zone and take some risks.   Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/footballguys-fantasy-football-show/id1615143637  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Vx0kjA5n4d4wdMspVmoKo?si=c7e15989ff8d4f48 Follow Alfredo Brown on Socials: Twitter: https://x.com/AlfredoABrown Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/alfredoabrown.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alfredoabrown/ #fantasy football #dynastyfootball

Send us a textRemember when your imagination had no limits? When a cardboard box became a spaceship and a backyard was an unexplored jungle? As we grow up, that magical part of our brain often takes a backseat to our logical, organized prefrontal cortex—but what if reconnecting with play could make us better parents and happier people?In this fascinating conversation, we're joined by Jeff and Andy Crocker (known professionally as Mr. and Mischief), experts in immersive theater experiences who help adults rediscover their capacity for imagination. Through their award-winning interactive performances like the Apple Avenue Detective Agency, they create safe spaces for grown-ups to step back into childlike wonder without the pressure to "perform."The couple shares their philosophy that "just because something is pretend doesn't mean it's not important"—a powerful approach they apply to both their artistic work and parenting their eight-year-old daughter. We explore how traditional education often diminishes creativity, why boredom can be the birthplace of imagination, and practical ways parents can nurture creative thinking without controlling it.Beyond just fun and games, we discover how pretend play helps children process complex emotions and experiences, from everyday frustrations to profound loss. The Crockers reveal their innovative approach to parenting that balances honesty with wonder, allowing their daughter to choose which tooth fairy tradition their family would follow after studying mythology together.Whether you're seeking to strengthen your connection with your children or simply want to recapture some of the joy and creativity that adult responsibilities have pushed aside, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on why playing pretend matters at every age. Discover how embracing your imagination can transform not just how you parent, but how you experience the world around you.

En entrevista para MVS Noticias con Ana Francisca Vega, Verónica Ayala, periodista de Mexicanos Contra la Corrupción y la Impunidad, habló sobre un informe militar revela vínculos entre el grupo criminal La Barredora y el Tren Maya. ¿Cómo Hernán Bermúdez Requena, cercano a Adán Augusto, está en el centro del caso?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the very first episode of The Pretend GM Podcast, Alfredo Brown is joined by Sigmund Bloom, who discusses his favorite strategies in fantasy football, the biggest mistakes he sees, and how to find the next fantasy sleepers. Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/footballguys-fantasy-football-show/id1615143637 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Vx0kjA5n4d4wdMspVmoKo?si=c7e15989ff8d4f48   Follow Alfredo Brown on Socials: Twitter: https://x.com/AlfredoABrown Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/alfredoabrown.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alfredoabrown/ #fantasy football #dynastyfootball

Dr Rachel Knightley is joined today by screenwriter, TV and radio dramatist and science fiction/fantasy novelist Philip Palmer.  Philip has a background as a script editor and writes extensively for radio as well as television, scripting five seasons of the Radio Four Hungarian crime drama Keeping The Wolf Out. Other radio plays include The King's Coinerstarring Iain McDiarmid and The Faerie Queene starring Simon Russell Beale. His feature film The Ballad of Billy McCrae, which he wrote and co-produced, was released on more than 20 UK screens in September 2021.  Philip's books include Version 43 and Hell Ship, the horror/crime novel Hell On Earth, Morpho, and the horror novella Murder of the Heart. He also has extensive experience working with new and emerging writers.   Find out more about Philip:   BBC Sounds https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/series/b07ldlnq   Author Page https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B001IU2P86/about   Feature Film The Ballad of Billy McRae: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B09KG756VM/ref=atv_sr_fle_c_srce7a38_1_1_1?sr=1-1&pageTypeIdSource=ASIN&pageTypeId=B09KGC6FND&qid=1747666407190   Agent Page https://mbalit.co.uk/client/philip-palmer/     Join the Writers' Gym for more writing and creative confidence workouts at www.writersgym.com or sign up to our mailing list at drrachelknightley.substack.com   Get in touch with us at thewritersgym@rachelknightley.com     Writing Workout based on Philip's interview   “Without realizing it… architecture, history, other lives, glimpsed lives…These are all things that are in me and I didn't have to put them there, they were there. I just needed a frame in which to express those ideas.” Philip Palmer   Warm-up: Pick a place you love. Think on the page about who is in it, what they want, what they fear, what could be changing for them. No criticising your ideas: just notice them and get them down.    Exercise 1: Read your warm-up like you've never seen it before. Whose story does it seem to be? What is it about them that speaks to you?   “I like to explore and experiment. My favourite way of writing, usually I have to plan but my favourite way is improvising, like if I could play piano it would be the equivalent of improvising on the piano. Having the freedom to explore and go in different directions is a joy. But you have to train the unconscious. A lot of what I've done in my career is working as a script editor and a teacher, working with techniques like writing beat sheets and synopses and scene by scene breakdowns. And you have to do those things because the more you do them, the more you don't need to do them. You rely on them and then suddenly you can catch free. If you begin with a complete blank slate and complete freedom and complete spontaneity, nothing will happen. You have to have those techniques to do upon as well but the aim is to kind of use the ladder and then fly.” Philip Palmer   Exercise 2:   Pretend you have a deadline for a first draft of your idea to hand in to your script editor. What would you pick for:   A working title? A question the story is asking? A problem your character has?

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Send us a textYou love them. You want it to work. But no matter how hard you try, something keeps getting in the way of that deep connection you crave.This episode is for anyone standing at the edge of love, wondering why it feels so lonely even when you're not alone.Welcome to Love Shack Live, the podcast for people at a relationship crossroads. If you're facing daily conflict, growing emotional distance, or just aching for a more genuine connection, you're in the right place.This week, we're digging into the hard truth about connection: why love alone isn't enough, and why vulnerability (the thing we often avoid) is the very thing that makes lasting intimacy possible.What if the connection you're chasing isn't missing… it's just unskilled?In this raw and revealing episode, we unpack:Why revealing and witnessing are the non-negotiables of intimacyHow the race to the bottom begins in silence and ends in disconnectionWhat to do when love is present, but safety and truth-telling are notIf you've ever stayed in a relationship by clinging to the dream of what could be, while avoiding the truth of what is, this conversation is your mirror, your manual, and your permission slip to begin again with skills.Timestamps: 02:36 Navigating Relationship Conflicts04:32 The Importance of Vulnerability05:34 Love Alone is Not Enough06:38 Skills Required for Lasting Love08:48 The Illusion of Love Without Skills11:04 Personal Story: The Reality of Unbalanced Relationships18:28 The Need for Mutual Effort in Relationships18:48 Living in Pretend and Illusion22:59 Staying Current with Each Other24:57 The Challenge of Staying Current in Relationships26:24 The Importance of Making Time for Your Partner28:06 Understanding Relationship Dynamics31:01 The Race to the Bottom: Emotional Safety in Relationships36:01 Practical Tips for Revealing and Witnessing41:38 Follow the Fun: Reveal Roulette Exercise44:29 Final Thoughts and Resources

This episode might make you ruffle your feathers. If it does, it means I'm hitting a nerve that needs to be hit. Here's what I'm NOT going to do:Pretend that your sticker charts are helpingAct like time-outs are teaching life lessonsTell you that you just need the "right" punishment systemHere's what I AM going to do: Call out the fact that we've been duped. Manipulated. Sold a lie by two dudes in lab coats who literally thought your child's brain works the same as a pigeon's. I'm not even kidding. BF Skinner actually said: "Give me a child and I'll shape him into anything." Your child. A blank slate. Just waiting to be programmed with the right combination of rewards and punishments. Feeling sick yet? You should be.  I used to be you. Consequence Queen. Time-out Tyrant. The mom who had read all the books and had all the systems. And then one day, it hits me: I'm using the EXACT SAME METHODS on my kids that I use on my poodle. Sit = treat. Come = treat. Stop barking = treat. Clean room = sticker. Do homework = screen time. Stop fighting = avoid punishment. The kicker? My dog was better trained than my kids. At least she came when I called. 

Steven's ex-wife is asking him to attend her upcoming wedding to support the daughter they have together. However, Steven doesn't really want to go and for good reason.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Chad and Kelsey talk about going up to the cabin for 4th of July and having two of Kelsey's best friends in town, plus some of the ripple effects of thong bikini bottoms during a boat parade. They play trivia and dive into some awesome listener emails, including so many recommendations for them to get a sleep number mattress! Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your dating and relationship advice questions and we'll answer them on the show! Subscribe to the podcast, and give it a 5-star rating and review to help the show move up the charts. Video for the episodes is on Kelsey’s YouTube channel! Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/PretendProblems Watch the episodes and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9UBPfi4B_j1Ua7xDOcyBnA See Kelsey on tour: https://punchup.live/kelseycook/tickets See Chad on tour: https://punchup.live/chaddaniels/tickets Watch Kelsey's special “Mark Your Territory” on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uYqWsDhWkkA?si=J9hgt5nKtMLxB1sj Watch Chad's special "Mixed Reviews" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1kVr3zkz7E&t=663s Follow Kelsey on social media: @KelseyCookComedy Follow Chad on social media: @thatchaddaniels Theme Song cowritten by Matthew Facca and Alex Bent Start your day right with Daily Greens by Factor Form at FACTOR75.com/PRETEND to get 40% off plus FREE shipping on your first order.

Welcome back to the Ill Communication podcast! This summer, I'm remixing hand-picked episodes to help you refine your message and sharpen your sales strategy for the year ahead.Today's episode is all about the power of picking a niche (something that can feel intimidating when you're trying to grow your business). But narrowing your focus doesn't mean shrinking your opportunities… in fact, it does the opposite.If you want to stand out and sell more in 2025, it starts with dialing in your niche.Let this episode guide you toward more clarity, confidence, and aligned clients.Take a break from creating content (without looking like it) Pretend you're a DJ and remix your best content with my Content Remix Strategy✅ Save time✅ Get inspired✅ Take a break from scratch content

When Steven's dad, Allen, disappeared, he left behind more than his children-he left a legacy of loss and family secrets. Though working just miles away, Allen gave up his kids for adoption. He was soon replaced by another man, one with his own four children, whose strict rules and explosive temper made home a place of fear rather than refuge. Steven spent decades wrestling with the wounds of abandonment and abuse, burying his pain so deep it became "the feeling of no feeling." A forced move to Florida, a brutal fist fight, and a grisly car crash pushed Steven to life's edge resulting in a move to Israel, where he discovered that "self-help" meant he would die a failure unless he learned to help himself. Pretend They Are Dead: A Father's Search for the Truth (Christmas Lake Press, 2025) is a gripping memoir of survival, trauma, and resilience-told with raw honesty, filmic detail, and defiant humor. Steven grew up rejected: Two men claimed to be his father but neither proved to be a dad. Determined not to repeat the past, he become an unwavering presence in the lives of his own five children. His story will both shock and inspire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/jewish-studies

Dr. Betancourt, president of the influential The Commonwealth Fund, is committed to “Affordable, quality health care. For everyone.” Hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter interviewed him at Aspen Ideas: Health at the Aspen Institute. Here are some of the Fund's top concerns right now: Dr. Betancourt, the first Latino to lead the Fund, is also proud of health equity as he defines it: “My lived experience informs a lot of my ideas around how our foundation can go forward…it's about... Read More Read More The post Pretend You Have Millions to Fix Health Care: What Would You Do? A Doctor Gives His Answer appeared first on Healthy Communities Online.

In this episode we interview Alberto Savoia. Alberto was Google's first Engineering Director and the author of The Right It - Why So Many Ideas Fail and How to Make Sure Yours Succeed. He also coined the term “pretotyping” and has influenced my thinking over the years. In a previous episode we interviewed Pat Copeland, who authored a white paper with Alberto many years ago.You may not know this, but I quoted Alberto in the Testing Business Ideas book for his Pretend to Own experiment.Over the course of this episode we discussed the evolution of testing and in general, geeked out over testing as two of the premier minds on this subject. Get your ticket now for our upcoming Testing Business Ideas with ChatGPT Workshop: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/testing-business-ideas-with-chatgpt-online-workshop-tickets-1404023785939?aff=oddtdtcreator

In hour 2, Chris talks about democrats like Hakeem Jeffries who are pretending to care about the Epstein story suddenly purely because they think Trump's armor has a weakness. Also, Did Adam Schiff do some light mortgage fraud? For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday  To join the conversation, check us out on X @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Rich sits down with Sadie to talk about fear, calling, and the pressure to perform. From growing up on Duck Dynasty to competing on Dancing with the Stars, Sadie's journey has been full of public moments—but the real transformation happened in private.She opens up about the fear that followed her into every season, the temptation to live a double life, and the freedom she found when she stopped hiding and embraced confession.They talk about identity, obedience, preaching when you feel unqualified, and the power of being fully known and fully loved.“You're only as sick as your secrets. Confession is where healing begins.”This episode is a reminder that God doesn't need perfection—He just asks for surrender.Don't miss this conversation. Watch the full episode nowSign up for Leadership With Rich free weekly newsletter: ⁠https://www.richwilkersonjr.com⁠Watch this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCARNPkLHwzeC4KSXGu4RISQ Follow Rich on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richwilkersonjr/Follow Rich on TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@richwilkersonjr?lang=en⁠

Episode Summary: AWS Morning Brief for the week of July 14th, 2025, with Corey Quinn. Links:https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2025/07/amazon-bedrock-api-keys-for-streamlined-developmenthttps://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2025/07/amazon-p6e-gb200-ultraservers-gpu-performance-ec2https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2025/07/aws-builder-center-available/https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2025/07/oracle-database-aws-general-expands-networking-capabilities/https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/database/evolve-your-amazon-dynamodb-tables-data-model/https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/enterprise-strategy/business-value-of-developer-experience-improvements-amazons-15-9-breakthrough/https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/machine-learning/use-k8sgpt-and-amazon-bedrock-for-simplified-kubernetes-cluster-maintenance/https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/networking-and-content-delivery/aws-direct-connect-layer-1-explained-from-data-centers-to-cloud-connectivity/https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/security/establishing-a-european-trust-service-provider-for-the-aws-european-sovereign-cloud/

What if the chaos in your life wasn't punishment—but a turning point?In this message, Pastor Adam Workman shares a story about a group of friends caught in an unexpected storm, and what happened next might surprise you. Whether you're dealing with frustration, fear, or just trying to keep it together when life feels like too much, this talk will challenge how you see your struggles—and where you turn when things go sideways.If you've ever asked questions like:Why is this happening to me?Am I being punished?Can I actually trust that things will be okay?…this one's for you.--Support content like this and the vision of Sandals Church at http://sandalschurch.com/support/Join our email list for content updates: http://sandalschurch.com/subscribeDownload the Sandals Church App: http://sandalschurch.com/app/If you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected, please email us anytime at online@sandalschurch.com!

In this wide-ranging and deeply honest episode, Dovid Bashevkin unpacks one of the most pressing and overlooked issues in the Jewish world today: the fragmentation of the Orthodox community and the illusion of unity we like to project. With humor, vulnerability, and rare clarity, he explores why we're lonelier than ever despite packed shuls and buzzing WhatsApp groups, how labels like “Modern Orthodox” and “Yeshivish” have shifted from ideological statements to institutional shorthand, and what it would actually take to foster real achdus, not just feel-good unity, but the kind that demands humility, discomfort, and real work.   Dovid doesn't just point to problems; he calls for a fundamental shift in how we build community, raise children, and see ourselves in relation to other Jews. He challenges the frum world to stop outsourcing spiritual leadership to secular institutions and to reclaim the responsibility of engaging with the entire Jewish people, across lines of observance, geography, and history. This conversation dives deep into questions of identity, leadership, and personal responsibility, offering a sobering yet hopeful vision for what Jewish life could look like if we stopped waiting for the shofar and started living like redemption is already possible.   This episode was made possible thanks to our sponsors: ►Blooms Kosher   Bring you the best Kosher products worldwide.   https://bloomskosher.com   ______________________________________   ► PZ Deals - Download the app and never pay full price again!     https://app.pz.deals/install/mpp _______________________________________   ► Colel Chabad Pushka App - The easiest way to give Tzedaka    https://pushka.cc/meaningful      _______________________________________   ► Toveedo     Visit- https://toveedo.com/   Use Promo Code MM10 for 10% off! _______________________________________   ► Lalechet     We're a team of kosher travel experts, here to carry you off to your dream destination swiftly, safely, and seamlessly in an experience you will forever cherish.    https://www.lalechet.com ___________________________________________   ►Rothenberg Law Firm   Personal Injury Law Firm For 50+ years!   Reach out Today for Free Case Evaluation   https://shorturl.at/JFKHH   ____________________________________ ► NRS Pay - Honest, clean credit card processing.   https://nrspay.com   _________________________________________ ► Town Appliance - Visit the website or message them on WhatsApp     https://www.townappliance.com     https://bit.ly/Townappliance_whatsapp ______________________________________   ► Faith It Till You Make It Join Rabbi Ari Bensoussan's course on Bitachon sponsored by Censible Marketing! Your guide to keeping your faith in today's complicated world! www.Meaningfulminute.org/censible    ____________________________________________________ ► Subscribe to our Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.     https://apple.co/2WALuE2    https://spoti.fi/39bNGnO Or wherever Podcasts are available!     Editor: Sruly Saftlas

*Content warning: harassment, cyberstalking, workplace abuse, sexual abuse material, sexual sadism, murder, and serial murder.  Javier Leiva is a podcast host and Emmy award-winning television producer. His show, Pretend Podcast, began airing in 2017 and highlights cases of fraud executed by perpetrators from cult leaders to con artists to undercover FBI agents. However, it was in June 2024 that Pretend's 18th season became much more personal for him. At first accusations against Arkansas based LaDonna Humphrey barely grabbed his attention. But the more accusations he received, the more Javier realized he had to work to uncover the truth about LaDonna, a seasoned true crime podcaster and author herself. And almost immediately after Javier reached out to her for comment, he would begin to experience alleged harassment too, joining the growing list of Ladonna's accusers. The Broken Cycle media team is incredibly grateful Javier was willing to share the behind the scenes of this formative season, and all that came next for him as his own role shifted from host to victim. Pretend Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pretend/id1245307962 Javier on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/javier_ontheair Pretend Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pretendpod/ Pretend Podcast on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/pretendradio/ For additional resources and a list of related non-profit organizations, please visit http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resources

J. Warner Wallace shows us how good he is at answering the skeptics...as long as "the skeptics" are pastors role playing as skeptics.Cards:Cold Case Fails: J. Warner Wallace's Double Standardhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnDdghjg7s8We Know The Bible is True Because of Its Lies!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=765vGFs_cW8I Joined an MLM!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9H-6hf_QuQAOriginal Video: https://tinyurl.com/2cmyfjxaSources:Extreme Weather and Climate Change: https://tinyurl.com/25mleajtBook of Isaiah: https://tinyurl.com/2xq4nrcmAll my various links can be found here:http://links.vicedrhino.comThis content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.orgBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/viced-rhino-the-podcast--4623273/support.

We pitch the movie Pretend it Like Beckham, and discover the hidden depths of the Freaky Friday Franchise! These are the deleted scenes for episode 528 of the Life's a Pitch podcast, probably best listen to the main episode first, eh?

In this highly anticipated episode of Tall Boy Radio, hosts Beans and Gaz finally put an end to the recent drama that has enveloped the podcast. They'll be drawing a definitive line under the discourse that began with their interview with LaDonna Humphrey and continued with Javier Leiva of the PRETEND podcast, who joined to set the record straight. With a healthy dose of sarcasm, the duo then turns their attention to what David McClam might have to say about them on the We Are Not Afraid podcast.But it's not all serious business! The episode shifts gears to some exciting future plans, as Beans and Gaz enthusiastically discuss the prospect of watching the Steelers take on the Vikings at Croke Park in Dublin – assuming they can snag those coveted tickets! The question of what will Aaron Rodgers add now that he has joinied the Steelers is also thrown into the mix for a lively debate. And in a testament to his legendary blagging skills, Beans recounts his experience securing a standing ticket at the sold-out, 23,500-capacity Coop Live arena for Saturday night's Morrissey concert. Gaz, meanwhile, shares his anticipation for seeing Coldplay at Wembley, rounding out an episode packed with resolution, sports talk, and a touch of rock and roll.tallboyradio.com

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Ever wondered why some people effortlessly manifest dreams into reality while others stay stuck? Take billionaire Richard Branson. When stranded in an airport facing a cancelled flight, he didn't sulk; he saw an opportunity and seized it. He didn't pretend his wish was fulfilled.Because he IMAGINED an opportunity - from his UNSTOPPABLE identiy.You can pretend all day, but pretending never made anyone great. Have you ever noticed that? Maybe you did something like I did…When I was just a tiny, itty-bitty Mr 2020, my name was John, and I pretended to be an astronaut. Spoiler alert: I never flew into space and I never walked on the moon.Later, I pretended to be a policeman. And guess what? I actually became one. I didn't become a cop because I was pretending to be a policeman at age six. I became one because I began seeing the world like a policeman does. I started hanging out with them, asking questions, and catching how they perceived life.Manifesting is all about perception, not pretending.Now, let's talk about Richard Branson. Today he owns an island.Today, he is a billionaire.But back in his mid 20s….Picture this: Branson is stranded at a Puerto Rican airport, dying to reach a babe on the beach in the Virgin Islands. The announcement comes: "Flight cancelled." Now, most folks slump back into their seats, whining and moaning. But not Richard Branson.He didn't just refuse to sit in the shit; he literally couldn't. His identity, how his identity percieved  the world wouldn't allow it. He saw opportunity instead of obstacles.Branson marched up to an FSBO…A fancy airport term for private flight operators and asked, "Hey, what's it gonna cost me to fly me there, right now?" The answer was something crazy like $2,000 or 4,000, way above what he could afford then. Did Branson give up? Hell no.Because of his IDENTITY, he grabbed chunk of cardboard, and made a sign.He scribbled something bold like, "One-way flight to Virgin Islands, $39 bucks. Welcome to Virgin Airlines!" Guess what? He filled that plane and, boom, Virgin Airlines was born.He wasn't pretending to be successful. He wasn't acting as if.He saw himself as the guy who makes shit happen. Branson didn't have time for excuses. The dude saw possibilities, endless opportunities.Here's your gut-check: How often do you settle for shit town make excuses? How often could you start strutting into possibilities? Because every single moment you sit in Shit Town making excuses, can't possibly even dream of excellence.Branson didn't go into a trance and make mind movies….He didn't come up with the perfect affirmation…He didn't ned the planets to align with his Grabovi numbers…He used the sacred fire of Imagination.Neville Goddard called the imagination Jesus Christ, within you.And that's exactly why pretending doesn't work.Pretending doesn't activate your INNER FIRE!You can only ignite it by SEEING as the person - who has their wishes fulfilled.By becoming the kind of person who literally can't sit still in the Shit Town of excuses.Pretend and play with sticky tapes….Or change your identity  and become unstoppable. It's simple, and it's easy.But only if you drop the bullshit that tells you otherwise.Visit me at MrTwentyTwenty.com. Drop me a note.Invest in you. Because here's the deal…If you don't believe in you and invest in your dreams today….You never will.You can make excuses or you can make millions.Dive deeper. Soar higher.See ya.Your Friend,Mr Twenty TwentyGet IdentityBasedManifesting.com - Click Here!Peek into my yummy world at https://MrTwentyTwenty.com 

Send us a textEver frozen up when you spotted your CEO at the company summer picnic? You know it could be THE moment to make a meaningful connection, but your brain goes blank. Should you talk about work? Keep it casual? Pretend you don't see them? If you've struggled with that awkward tension between wanting to network and not wanting to be "that person" who turns every summer gathering into a LinkedIn opportunity, this episode will change everything.What This Episode Is AboutThis episode reveals why summer is actually one of the best seasons for building meaningful professional relationships—and exactly how to do it authentically. Host Kele Belton breaks down her proven 3 R's Framework for Summer Networking, which helps ambitious women advance their careers without the hustle, sleaze, or awkwardness that typically come with traditional networking approaches.What You'll LearnIn this 20-minute episode, you'll discover:The 3 R's Framework: A simple system for building relationships without feeling pushy or opportunisticExact scripts and templates for reaching out naturally on LinkedIn and via text/emailThe strategic article share method that keeps you top-of-mind while providing genuine valueThe 2-text rule that prevents you from seeming desperate or overwhelming contactsSeptember follow-up strategies that turn summer connections into career opportunitiesHow to make valuable introductions that benefit everyone involvedA simple tracking system that prevents summer networking efforts from falling through the cracksPerfect for women in leadership roles, aspiring leaders, and anyone who wants to build authentic professional relationships that actually advance their career, especially if you're tired of networking that feels transactional or inauthentic.Connect with Kele for more leadership insights: Want to create your personalized networking strategy? Connect with Kele on social media or schedule your free leadership strategy call on her website.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kele-ruth-belton/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetailoredapproach/ Website: https://thetailoredapproach.com 

What if your phone could place you at the scene of a crime—years later? In this bonus episode of PRETEND, we uncover how nearly 200 mobile devices that visited Jeffrey Epstein's private island left behind invisible data trails. Using just a free trial from a location data broker, an outsider was able to map those devices back to homes, offices, and even gated communities across the U.S. This episode dives into how mobile advertising IDs—those “anonymous” trackers buried inside your apps—are being used to surveil people without their knowledge. It's not just Epstein's guests. Similar tactics were used to target abortion clinic visitors in Wisconsin… and the law hasn't kept up. Sources and Further Reading: WIRED: Location Data From Phones Used to Track Epstein Island Visitors https://www.wired.com/video/watch/we-tracked-every-visitor-to-epstein-island Motherboard (VICE): A Data Broker Was Selling Location Data on People Who Visited Abortion Clinics https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2022/02/meet-abortion-bans-new-best-friend-your-phone/ EPIC.org: Data Broker Helped Anti-Abortion Group Target Planned Parenthood Visitors https://epic.org/data-broker-helped-anti-abortion-group-target-planned-parenthood-visitors-wyden-letter-reveals/ U.S. Congress: American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Data_Privacy_and_Protection_Act Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Chad and Kelsey talk about performing in Pittsburgh together, Kelsey has an embarrassing merch line interaction in Cincinnati, and they share their most horrifying bombs on stage. Plus, they play trivia and read fantastic listener emails including someone who has quick access to anger, an update from a couple who had a dry spell, cardboard disposal, . Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your dating and relationship advice questions and we'll answer them on the show! Subscribe to the podcast, and give it a 5-star rating and review to help the show move up the charts. Video for the episodes is on Kelsey’s YouTube channel! Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/PretendProblems Watch the episodes and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9UBPfi4B_j1Ua7xDOcyBnA See Kelsey on tour: https://punchup.live/kelseycook/tickets See Chad on tour: https://punchup.live/chaddaniels/tickets Watch Kelsey's special “Mark Your Territory” on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uYqWsDhWkkA?si=J9hgt5nKtMLxB1sj Watch Chad's special "Mixed Reviews" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1kVr3zkz7E&t=663s Follow Kelsey on social media: @KelseyCookComedy Follow Chad on social media: @thatchaddaniels Theme Song cowritten by Matthew Facca and Alex Bent This episode is brought to you by Quince! Go to Quince.com/PRETEND for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns!

This one might sting a little... but you need to hear it.You're not an imposter.You're just building from a version of you that was never meant to lead.In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly why your business feels off, your voice feels shaky, and your content feels like a copy-paste of someone else's work—even if you “know what you're doing.”Here's the truth:If you haven't done the shadow work…If you haven't looked at your trauma, your lineage, the masks you wear online—You're building on top of an identity that's not actually yours.I talk about:The year I burned my business down and rebuilt from my rebirthHow skipping the inner work is the fastest way to burn outWhy embodiment comes before strategyThe abandonment wound that almost cost me my life & businessAnd how I've grown 300% in the past 90 days because I finally faced all of itIf you've ever felt like you're faking it…If you've ever felt stuck, lost, confused, or like you're chasing success that never lands This episode will crack you open (in the best way).⚡️We start July 1st: Join the FREE 30-Day REBIRTH Challenge now→ Click here to joinYou'll get access to:Pre-recorded videosVoice dropsPrompts & worksheetsA live masterclass on July 28thThis is your initiation into the version of you who leads, sells, and scales without burning herself out.And when you're ready to go deeperBreadwinner Energy Academy® is where we take this work all the way.JOIN ACADEMY®: https://breadwinnerenergy.co/breadwinner-energy-academy-r

Earlier this week, Broadacres Marketplace announced it was closing indefinitely due to the thread of ICE raids — this hub of the Valley's Hispanic community attracts over 15,000 people each weekend, so what ripple effects will we see from the closure? Co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler sit down with TheList.Vegas creator Andrew Kiraly to discuss. They also tackle this week's ceremonial groundbreaking at the (possible, future, likely?) A's Stadium site, and universally beloved star Dolly Parton's upcoming residency in Las Vegas. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 27th episode: Southern Nevada Water Authority Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick Fernandez—yes, the same Rick who thought he'd escaped six felonies—just got slapped with brand-new criminal charges in Phoenix Municipal Court. I flew in a court-runner to watch the hearing, dug through fresh police files, and pieced together how a self-published book and two midnight phone calls may blow up Rick & Tanya's “clean-slate” diversion deal.

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In this episode of The Weekly Transit, we are joined by Jean Watroba to discuss "Pretend All Is Well: A Collection of Poems from the Daughter of an Unintended Alcoholic Father and Inevitable Narcissistic Mother by the Parent of a Daughter Who Willingly Punished Herself." Jean shares her deeply personal journey of processing childhood trauma, family dysfunction, and generational wounds through poetry and self-reflection. The conversation explores her complex relationship with her parents, her father's struggle with alcoholism, and her mother's narcissistic patterns rooted in family secrets and ancestral trauma. We delve into detailed astrological analysis throughout, examining how Jean's Taurus Sun, Taurus Moon, and Leo Rising influenced her experiences and healing journey. The discussion covers family secrets including her grandmother's affair and uncertain paternity, her father's early death, her mother's lifelong need for partnership, and Jean's own path toward self-nurturing and breaking generational cycles. We explore how writing became Jean's vehicle for processing pain and sharing wisdom with others who have experienced similar family dynamics.(03:31) Exploring the meaning of "unintended alcoholic father" and family dynamics(05:21) Reading Jean's poem "A Hard Message" about her father's struggles(08:10) Astrological analysis of Jean's father(08:59) Connection between father's Saturn and Jean's Chiron(10:33) Neptune's influence and the astrological indicators of alcoholism in the family(11:58) Jean's Neptune in the 4th house and deception in the home(13:03) Understanding "inevitable narcissistic mother" and generational patterns(16:47) Family secrets: Jean's grandmother's affair and uncertain paternity(18:08) Jean's mother's birthday and family dynamics(21:48) Grandmother's Parkinson's disease and themes of control(22:35) Astrological aspects between Jean and her mother's charts(24:58) Reading the poem "Deceived" about maternal relationships(27:42) Reading "A Dream Is Just a Dream" about parental expectations(30:57) Mother's Libra moon and communication patterns(32:02) Reading "Listening with Intent" about breaking cycles(34:01) The turning point in June 2018 and Jean's awakening(40:23) Astrological transits during Jean's breakthrough moment(43:00) Jean's North Node in Cancer and soul purpose of self-nurturing(44:01) Both parents' wounds to the father figure in their charts(51:39) Jean's similarities to her parents through 9th and 10th house placements(54:00) The flood as a pivotal life event and childhood duality(58:37) Jean's soul purpose: sharing philosophy and nurturing community(1:00:16) Father's death and astrological significance(1:02:49) Astrological aspects during father's passing(1:05:55) Parents' relationship dynamics and reunion(1:08:12) Reading poems "War" and "A Melancholy Tale" about parental relationship(1:12:00) Jean's anger at being left alone with mother for 32 years(1:14:06) Mother's Libra moon need for partnership(1:16:00) Jean's connection to horses and Taurus/Sagittarius energy(1:19:27) Understanding parents' trauma and generational patterns(1:24:38) Chiron in Pisces in 8th house: the hidden wound to identity(1:29:12) Reading "Saving Me" - the moment of choosing self-preservation(1:30:35) Final reflections on healing and breaking generational cyclesFollow Jean on Instagram or on Blue SkyVisit Jean's Websitehttps://www.theweeklytransit.com/

El Consejo de Ministros ha autorizado este martes la opa del BBVA sobre el Banco Sabadell, pero con la condición de que la absorción no sea efectiva hasta dentro de tres años como mínimo. En este tiempo, los bancos deberían mantener su autonomía. Jordi Casas, presidente de la Asociación de Accionistas Minoritarios del Banco Sabadell, ha insistido en la poca rentabilidad que tendría esta opa. "Es un error. Si el banco de Sabadell despareciera de Cataluña, el 73% de las entidades bancarias estarían en manos de dos bancos", afirma. "Con una posible fusión sobran sucursales y se calculan que unas 10.000 personas pueden perder el empleo", apunta. Sobre si las dos entidades van a seguir adelante con esta operación teniendo en cuenta la nueva condición que ha impuesto el Gobierno, opina que "se van a retirar": "El precio que ofrece el BBVA es inferior al precio real de lo que vale el banco. El impacto fiscal que puede tener para los accionista del Sabadell es tremendo". Casas explica que lo que pretendía el BBVA, hoy no es "rentable", "no tiene sentido", sentencia. Escuchar audio

FEELING THINGS WITH AMY & KAT: Amy and Kat are feeling extra energized today!! Amy details her pretend vacation with her boyfriend and Kat shares how a chill weekend left her wanting to “call in healthy” to work. Patience paid off for Amy and that’s made clear when she tells us why a simple text from Ben (her ex-husband) warmed her heart. Amy & Kat also dive into a big listener question that came in via voicemail: what happens when you’re a foodie but your partner has an eating disorder? They also talk ‘Cinema Sunday’ and share an email from a listener that lives in Finland!! Call and leave a voicemail: 877-207-2077 Email: heythere@feelingthingspodcast.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Van Buren // @KatVanburenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rachel Zoe is already making waves, in the best way possible, as Kyle, Kathy, Erika and the rest of our fav diamond holders are spotted, first hand, filming all over town. We break down Rachel's allies, enemies and so much more as things are already heating up for a, hopeful, great Season 15. Jax Taylor's fans demand he be fired as his podcast tour is cancelled & his life blows up both on and off air.  Brynn Whitfield quits RHONY, the fans say she was fired and still no one cares about the future of this once top rated franchises. Except Andy Cohen, of course. Teresa Giudice tells new lies and pretends to be BFFs with Meredith Marks.  Finally, Kyle Richards' pre-nup, or lack thereof, comes into question as Mo continues his single party life and Kyle grows even closer to Miss Morgan Wade.  @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef  BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: TASK RABBIT - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠taskrabbit.com⁠ (Tackle Your To-Do List Today & Get 15% Off Using Promo Code INSIDERS on Taskrabbit.com or On The Task Rabbit App)  WARBY PARKER - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.warbyparker.com/velvet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Try On Any Pair of Glasses Virtually of Visit One of Their Over 270 Locations) BOLL & BRANCH - ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠bollandbranch.com/velvetrope⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Get 15% Off Plus Free Shipping On Your First Set Of The Most Comfortable Sheets) PIQUE LIFE - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠piquelife.com/velvet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (20% Off Plus a Free Rechargeable Frother & Glass Beaker If You're Tired of Feeling Depleted & Want to Finally Nourish Your Body the Right Way) DELETEME - (Get 20% Off By Texting VELVET to 64000 - To Take Control Of Your Data & Keep Your Private Life Private) TRUDIAGNOSTIC - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.trudiagnostic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Use Code VELVET To Find Out The “Real” Age Of Your Body) RO - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ro.co/velvet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (For Prescription Compounded GLP-1s and Your Free Insurance Check) MOOD - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.mood.com/velvet ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door) MINT MOBILE- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mintmobile.com/velvetrope ⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Get Your Summer Savings & Shop Premium Wireless Plans) PROGRESSIVE - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.progressive.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Visit Progressive.com To See If You Could Save On Car Insurance) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠David@advertising-execs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MERCH Available at - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the Pretend Problems Podcast gets a YouTube makeover and moves to Kelsey's YouTube channel! Kelsey talks about the recent influx of scam accounts impersonating her on Facebook, and Chad shares his sneaky graduation gift for high schoolers. Plus, they do a round of generational pop culture trivia, and read fantastic listener emails including a woman in a relationship with a man who refuses to do household chores, a wild toast debate, and finding time for sex after having a baby. Write into pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com with your dating and relationship advice questions and we'll answer them on the show! Subscribe to the podcast, and give it a 5-star rating and review to help the show move up the charts! Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/PretendProblems Watch past episodes and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9UBPfi4B_j1Ua7xDOcyBnA See Kelsey on tour: https://punchup.live/kelseycook/tickets See Chad on tour: https://punchup.live/chaddaniels/tickets Watch Kelsey's special “Mark Your Territory” on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uYqWsDhWkkA?si=J9hgt5nKtMLxB1sj Watch Chad's special "Mixed Reviews" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1kVr3zkz7E&t=663s Follow Kelsey on social media: @KelseyCookComedy Follow Chad on social media: @thatchaddaniels Theme Song cowritten by Matthew Facca and Alex Bent Start your day right with Daily Greens by Factor Form at FactorForm.com/ PRETEND to get 40% off plus FREE shipping on your first order!

It's the 100th episode (!!) and Megan and Jeni are celebrating the only way they know how: with a Q&A filled with unhinged hot takes, behind-the-scenes, and current pop culture obsessions. They answer your burning questions – from how they met and started the pod, to the rom-com wardrobes they'd steal and the movie universes they'd gladly live (and die) in. Playlists we made for you:Nostalgic movie soundtrack songs playlist Pretend you're in a 2000s rom com playlistSongs that were on your ipod playlistFollow us on social!Instagram: ⁠@whatwerewatchingpod⁠ TikTok: @whatwerewatchingpod

Mike Huber is back to dig into ideas about how pretend play supports focus, impulse control, and self regulation. And what about super hero play? When children imitate superheroes from tv or movies, can that be considered imaginative? It's a fun conversation! Buy the book here: https://www.redleafpress.org/Power-in-Pretend-Supporting-Young-Childrens-Power-Identity-and-Agency-Through-Play-P3107.aspxFind the episode with Cay Burton that Mike mentions here: https://www.thatearlychildhoodnerd.com/podcast/episode/1f238ea3/nerd_0325-princess-playgender-creative-play Thanks for listening! Save 10% on professional development from Explorations Early Learning and support the show with the coupon code NERD. Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. You can leave a comment or ask a question here. Click here for more Heather. For a small fee we can issue self-study certificates for listening to podcasts.

On today's Real Talk, Andy breaks down why true champions are the ones willing to face embarrassment, rejection, and failure head on while amateurs waste time pretending to have it all figured out.

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ASHER G is a spiritual entrepreneur, human connection coach, and Rabbi in Southern California. His story began at home as a young child where all seemed well from the outside. As the youngest by nine years, he felt a horrible sense of abandonment. His loneliness was compounded by his father's prominence as a rabbi and community leader where the pressure to appear as role models was insufferable. This resulted in a childhood eating disorder and drug use by age 14. Asher was 33 when he lost his multi-million-dollar business, with the resulting bankruptcy destroying what little self-worth he had as a provider to his family – he had hit rock bottom. Asher found his road to recovery through the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous, where despite the circle of anonymous faces, it was truly the first time in his life he felt the power of shared human connection through service to self and others. The experience marked the debut of an odyssey of self-discovery, trading ego for vulnerability, and leaving the pursuit of pleasure for the pursuit of meaning. Asher decidedly dedicated the rest of his career to helping others help themselves “restore wholeness” in their lives. Armed with a renewed sense of self, profound life experience, and entrepreneurial passion, Asher founded Transcend in 2008, building an internationally recognized recovery community. Now sober seventeen years and counting, Asher has counseled hundreds of men and women and built a renowned reputation where he is recognized by his three hallmark pillars of recovery; Accountability, Community, and Unconditional Love. Reco12 is an open-to-all addictions and afflictions organization, dedicated to exploring the common threads of addiction. We gather from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and locations to learn and support one another. Our speakers come from various fellowships and experiences, demonstrating the universal principles of recovery.  Reco12 is not allied or affiliated with any specific 12 Step fellowship.Support Reco12's 12th Step Mission!Monthly Donations: Reco12 SupportOne-Time Donations: PayPal | Venmo: @Reco-Twelve | PatreonYour support makes a difference—thank you!Resources from this meeting:AAOAOutro music is "Truth and Reconciliation" written and performed by James Carrington and used with full permission of James Carrington.  To learn more about this music and performer, please visit https://www.jamescarrington.net/ and https://m.facebook.cInformation on Noodle It Out with Nikki M Big Book Roundtable InformationalSupport the showPrivate Facebook GroupInstagram PageBecome a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter)PatreonPayPalVenmo: @Reco-TwelveYouTube ChannelReco12 WebsiteEmail: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp GroupReco12 Shares PodcastReco12 Shares Record a Share LinkReco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M PodcastReco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Kiera and Dana perform a practice autopsy mashup. In this episode, they specifically take a look at multi-location practices, and how to make all of them profitable instead of just one or two. Topics discussed include overhead, associates, marketing, and more. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript Kiera Dent (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera and today is such a special day. I have the one and only Dynamite Dana. I think that that's what we're sticking with. I think it's better than the other nickname that we came up with. But Dana, if you guys know her, you love her. She's been in a consultant with us for years. Dana, welcome to the show today. How are you?   Dana (00:17) Yeah, good morning. Thanks for having me. I'm excited. I don't get much like podcast time with you. It's usually with him. So it's a fun morning for me.   Kiera Dent (00:26) I   know Dana's a rock star. ⁓ I, yes, I can sell a little podcast and yes, that's fun to do, but it's more fun to have someone on here. So I sent Dana a message and I had it like in the afternoon. And then I was like, Ooh, my schedule changed and moved it to like first thing in the morning. So Dana, thanks for being easy to accommodate. but I think that that's you. You're just always there, always willing to help and offices love you for that. So   Dana (00:43) Yeah.   Kiera Dent (00:51) We have a fun topic, you guys. I love a good office autopsy. So Dana and are gonna kind of mash a couple practices together and dig into some practice profitability trends that we're seeing on an office autopsy. You ready for that today, Dana? Because I love these. Anything more than a good profitability story and how to get there, that's what it's about. And I think that that's what so many practices struggle with. They don't understand how to get profitable. They know that it's there. They know that it can be an illusion.   Dana (01:03) Yeah, this is exciting.   Kiera Dent (01:18) They know that it can be a reality for some. so Dana, I feel like some of the practices we've been dealing with lately, it's like actually making it turn into a reality rather than just as hope and a wish. So take it away. I know you've been working on this. I've been working on this. Let's have some fun today.   Dana (01:31) Yeah, it's been really fun the past couple weeks. I've been like able to just do a lot of numbers crunching a lot of future projections a lot of like hey what effort is it gonna take to like get things where we want them to be and it's really fun to give owners like the possibilities of What they currently have or where they want to be and so it's just been really really interesting the last couple weeks getting to do that and getting   Kiera Dent (01:43) you   Dana (02:02) offices to see like where they want to put their energy where they may need to put their energy and so it's just been numbers aren't you know I'm learning to love numbers more and more ⁓   Kiera Dent (02:14) Yes, did you hear that? Dana, did   you start out that way? Let's just let's just help listeners feel like is this a normal thing?   Dana (02:22) No, I mean, I am a systems girl through and through. And so, you know, I know how important the numbers are. And of course, like those are pieces I look at. But really, really being able to manipulate the numbers, to be able to project things, that is something that I've really had to dig into more and more. And it's been fun for sure.   Kiera Dent (02:45) Yeah, and I love the reason I highlight that is because for myself for Dana numbers were not something natural for some people it is just wired into you but I think for 90 % of human beings out there they would feel very similar to how you and I feel and so I just want to highlight that it's totally normal not to understand numbers but it is also normal to figure out how to use numbers and when you do it actually feels like like life becomes so much easier it's like   my gosh, there was an HOV lane this whole time. And I had no clue that there was like a fast pass, fast lane over there that if I would just learn my numbers and dig into it, I would honestly be able to do things a lot better. And so I think like, that's what makes me so excited Dana is this is where we also help practices. Like let's use the numbers to manipulate and actually do less work, more profitability and more ease. So kudos to you for digging in kudos for you, like admitting that systems are your gem, which I think it's easy, right? But to me, I'm like,   systems are only as valuable and only as important as the numbers are reflecting. Like, yes, we should put them in, but I'm like, if we're just putting systems in place, but we're not moving the dial, what does it matter? ⁓ You're going to be struggling. You're going to have financial stress. You're going to be like not happy. Use the numbers to figure out which system's broken and then go to work there. It becomes so much easier and less effort for sure.   Dana (04:02) Yeah, yeah, it's pretty magical to see. So yeah.   Kiera Dent (04:05) Right. All right.   So we have a couple of practices. We've got some that are multi locations. We've got some that are solo locations. And I think we should dig into some of these multi locations because multi locations I feel are like interesting families. And what I usually notice in multi locations, ⁓ oftentimes, depending upon the practice, these offices actually like one or two or three are super profitable. And then the other two are like sucking the practices dry.   And it's so interesting because we think like, let's get so many, which if your plan is like a DSO rollup or it's legacy, or you want to just expand your reach and you want to help more people, all those things are great and fine. but I think like figuring out how do I make my other locations profitable? Or if you're in a single location, I think a lot of these tactics will apply to you. So let's kind of dig into these multi-location places, Dana. ⁓ cause I think it's funny, like we've seen some offices where it's not funny. It's unfortunate that like two are doing so good. And so they expand and they open up more.   And then these other two are not doing so well. they're like two are profitable and two are not. So then we're not profitable all the way around and we're working our guts out. So let's talk about like, how do you fix that problem? And I think for solo practices, if you're in this boat, these things can apply to you too, if you're not as profitable, because I've also seen in solo practices where they've maybe added like a Medi Spa to it and maybe, and that's two technically different businesses under one roof.   If the spa is not doing well, like I just talked to someone the other day, their spa is sucking them dry, but the dental practice is doing well, but they think the practice needs help when it's like, no, no, no, the practice is fine. The Medi spa is the problem. Or if practices have multi locations, but it's all under one umbrella, they have no clue which practice is actually the problem practice. And I think that that's something we also see is they don't actually separate them out. So they're like, we don't even know which practice. So let's dive into it, Dana. You've been working with a couple like this. Let's kind of dig into some of your, your tips and tricks.   Dana (05:56) Yeah, and that's honestly exactly what we did in the beginning is, hey, let's separate and let's look at numbers individually for each practice so we can see.   Kiera Dent (05:57) you   Dana (06:06) as a whole, are we doing? Yes. But where are we profitable and where aren't we so that we know, like you said, how we can hone in and target our efforts on the ones that need a little bit more of a boost or show a little bit more of opportunity. And so once we figured that out, then it really is looking at fixed costs for individual practices. It's looking at overhead expenses and then it is really projecting out what does it take to get it to where we want to be.   So what do we actually need? And in this instance, it was really cool to be able to even dive a little bit deeper as far as, okay, well, if we take the doctor, if we take the provider away from the profit that's like...   Kiera Dent (06:51) Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. ⁓   Dana (06:51) the practice is profitable and he's working in one of the other practices like what does that also cost the practice that is booming and so it's it was really fun to just map that out have them see that also too every time he's pulled to one of these other practices there is a cost to the   larger location. And so just getting them to see that it just helps him   make a better decision as far as   how much time that he is spending there versus associates and then getting the associates to help grow external practices. And it just, think gave him just a clearer picture. ⁓ And then we also looked at, okay, well, you know, considering investing in some marketing for these. So what does it take for how many new patients do we really need to get to that number? And then we kind of mapped it out and okay, well, what does the marketing spend look like for one year, for two years, for three years to get   there so then they had a timeline to ⁓ just be able to make decisions on.   Kiera Dent (07:57) Mm   hmm. Yeah. No, Dana, you brought up so many good points. And I think like, let's drill down into this a little bit, because you like, these are the things where numbers become so fun, because now it's just a plus b equals c. But if we do a plus b plus c, that's going to equal d. If we take a minus b, add c, what does that equal? ⁓ And so that's really where it's like looking at this. And so I think for a lot of providers, especially our powerhouse providers that started the practice made these profits.   practices and then open multiples, there can be this thought process of, well, I have to be in the practice all the time. Otherwise, the practice doesn't make money. And I think that is one way to live. But let's also like, choose our own adventure books. Like, let's go back in time, like we could have at the end of that chapter, it says, okay, option one is you're going to actually continue working like this, and you are going to be the provider in four locations. Or we can have you be where we powerhouse you.   in one or two or maybe all four, but it's a very sustainable schedule for you. And we work to build up the associates and the hygiene department and we make it to where all of them are flourishing with or without you. And to me, I like to choose option B, you can choose option A if you want, but that's like a sure shot to burnout. And I think so many multi-practice owners actually do this, like I'm gonna go to all the practices because I'm the strong producer, I'm the strong provider, I need to get these things going and you can.   but it's like for how long and is there another path? So drilling it down, Dana, I think let's talk about like, how can they do this other path with ease? Like what are some of the tactical things that we've seen with practices you're working with, with other practices that we've worked with in the past? Like what are some of these like tactical pieces? how can we, because I think that illusion is so strong that I have to be the producer, I have to be the one who hits the numbers. What else can we do and how long is that timeline realistically?   Dana (09:47) Yeah, I think the first and foremost is if you aren't going to be the provider in in the other practices It's really building strong associates really making sure that you're finding the right fit for Whether it's the main office whether it's one of the extension offices whatever it is that that associate really is the right fit and That you are calibrating really well and you are bringing in strong associates who want to grow these practices with you and alongside you because I get you can't be in every   practice you can but like you said it sure is a way to be exhausted and burnt out and start to just not love owning all of these practices.   Kiera Dent (10:28) Mm-hmm. And like, let's so as you said that it makes me think about like when you buy a practice I remember I was working with this this potential client We were looking at the metrics of this practice and they realized that like 70 % of the production of this practice was actually being done By procedures that this dentist didn't do so was like, well good luck buying that practice You only can do 30 % of this production. So yes, they may have produced like 1.5 or 1.9 like whatever it is   but slash 70 % of that because you won't be able to produce that unless you bring an associate in. And so I think when you talked about like, are the monthly costs of this practice? What does it actually take us to run? Let's do our second location. Well, you're so used to your practice right now because you're probably doing these expanded procedures. You're probably doing these higher ones. And most of the time, what I see is doctors are like, well, I'm just going to hire someone who can do bread and butter dentistry as my associate. So then I can just do these big surgeries. Well, if that's the case, we need to figure out.   Practice number two or practice number three, A, what are the actual full costs of that practice and what do we need to produce? B, can we produce that on bread and butter or do we need to bring in your specialty? If we need to bring your specialty in or if we're going to pull you out of current option A, like where you currently are with an associate, how much of the dentistry is actually being done by your specialty services? And do you need to hire an associate that can do some of those specialty services as well? This is where the numbers become so paramount because it's like, we produced   1.5 or we produce two or we produce three. Now we're going to open our next location. But like Dana said, like bringing on an associate, it's not just a good fit. It's also making sure that they have the procedure makeup mix that can offset your production loss when you're gone. Or you get very strategic of, okay, when I am in practice A, I'm only doing these high end ones. So I'm producing this amount. They're, they're funneling these exams to me. You also have to be careful because if your associate doesn't do these high end procedures,   they're not going to look for in exams. So that's when you calibrate your associates, you calibrate your hygiene team to look for it. And when you get to multi offices, this is where Zoom and virtual meetings become paramount because you get all associates together and we all start looking for it. So we actually become referring partners to one another within the practices. And we also get our hygiene team and or AI to make sure that all the, of us are diagnosing the same level. So these are the things where I'm like, this actually can make your   multi-practice ownership way easier if you get these good foundations in place. And like you said, Dana, you find an associate who's like just as good, if not better, if you need them to be, but looking at the numbers because just because your practice is producing 2 million, 2.5, 3 million, wherever you are before you open your second location, maybe it's 1.5, look to see how much of that is done by your higher end services because typically an associate coming out of school   or a newer associate who's bread and butter dentistry is usually producing like five to 6,000 a day. Well, look at what you're producing. And if we brought someone in, can they produce that? Or if straight out of school, they're producing like 2,500. So you might need to scale up or have multi associates. But I think also being strategic when you open these practices of what do my doctors on the low end need to produce? Because I know they're going to produce lower at the beginning. How can I calibrate them and work with them every single month, every single week?   How can we take x-rays and make sure from the get-go these associates are doing really well? And also how can my hygiene team make sure that they're all calibrated to be doing the exams that we want? I think like those things might feel hard, but choose your heart in the scenario of I'd rather do that and know what I actually have to produce rather than just thinking we're gonna like stamp and repeat when you might be the higher producer. Dana, that was a lot of thoughts. What are your thoughts on that?   Dana (14:08) No, I love that and you're exactly right. think looking at the service mix, knowing how much of your production comes from those things because then it's like how important is it to find that and what exactly am I looking for in an associate? you know, we talk about avatars a fair amount and it's just like that is what points you into building those pieces and honing in for exactly what you need to be successful.   Kiera Dent (14:34) Mm-hmm, and I'm really big also on like how can we scrap the cost down at the beginning? Because gosh like I don't have children Dana you have four and so I think Question mark you you probably speak to this better than I can obviously you can't because you've gone through it But my hunch is when you have a baby, it's really hard and then as they get older You're like shoot. Let's have another baby and maybe you've forgotten how hard baby is when they're a baby Is this true or false? I just tell me how it is like   baby grows up and then you have the next baby like did you maybe forget how hard it was to have a brand new newborn and you're like tell me about that like how is that parenting   Dana (15:08) yeah.   Well, yeah, for sure.   Your mind plays tricks on you and makes you think that it's going to be super simple. And yeah, it's just like each phase, right? You kind of forget how you look back, right? And you see the beautiful things, right? You see the things that were fun. You see how much they smelled so good and how little they were, you know, all those pieces. And yeah, you do remember or you do remember the highlights and you tend to forget like the long exhaust   you know, nights that can sometimes come with a little tiny human. So yeah.   Kiera Dent (15:43) Yeah.   And I think that's about practice ownership too. So when you look at it, you have forgotten when you go to buy your second location, the scrap and the hard and all the things you did to build that thing to be successful. Like literally we forget, I forget, I mean, I was talking to Shelby and I'm like, I remember paying Tiffany on straight Venmo. Why she continued to work with me. I don't know my Venmo account. there's a max that you can send every single week, month.   And I'm like, Tiff, I hit my limit. Like, I'll have to send it to you when it resets in like three days. How on earth the Tiffany keep working with me is question number one I have. And number two, like, that's not even something that I even like remotely think about in today's world. Like, things are so set up, but you forget all of that. And so I think when we buy practice number two or practice number three, and we're looking at these costs, let's not go for the bougie luxury of exactly what we have. Let's figure out what are the things that are going to make it consistent. Same software, same exams, same like   a operatory setup if possible, because those things actually make you move quicker and then your practices become standardized. So when you go from location to location, it's much easier. But those are gonna be some of the things that also keep the costs lower. So we don't have to produce as much with you in there and still have it be profitable because you can have a practice that's only producing say 70,000 or 80,000 without you there at a 50 % overhead.   and still shelling out to you 20 to 30 % profit, depending upon how you're paying your associates. And that's still a great practice. It does not have to be producing the numbers if you keep your costs within reason. And so I think also being careful that if you're not there and we don't need all these, like we don't need all the marketing for the second location. We don't need all the implant supplies. Like if that's not a part in our associates not going to do it, then make sure that we're not incurring that cost. Because what that does is I think that this is where we then get into the struggle.   of the profitability of the multi-practices that then fluctuates because we're standardizing, but we're also trying to make all of them the exact same when maybe that's unnecessary. So I think that's one, but then you also talked about marketing because every new location has a different makeup. They're going to have a different makeup of patients. And just because it worked in one area for your marketing does not mean it works in another area. So Dana, let's do a little dig. We have a hypothetical for, for practice location, two practices are profitable. The other two aren't.   What are some of the steps or things that we should look for to get these other two profitable? Because we kind of talked about like before you buy a practice or if you're already in it, like here's some things to do or looking for these different associates, but like, shoot, I'm already in it. I've got two that are great, two that are bleeding. What do I do on these bleeding ones to make them healthy?   Dana (18:22) Yeah. And I think it's multi-practice, single practice, whatever it is, it's knowing who you're trying to attract and where are they? And so it, you know,   If you're a pediatric practice, Well, who are the parents that we're targeting? Who are the moms that we're targeting? Where are they in the community? How can we get involved in the things that they're involved in? Whether it is even online Facebook groups or whatever it is. But I think it starts with knowing exactly who you want to walk through your door and where you find them around the location of the practice.   Kiera Dent (18:56) Mm-hmm. And that's going to help because also pay attention because certain areas will attract different parents. Like there's different demographics. There's different socioeconomics. Like, so just because you're trying to attract the Lululemon mom for one practice, you might be attracting the Walmart Target mom at another location. Both moms are amazing. Both children will be great, but you've got to do like the Lululemon mom.   has very different marketing tactics and what you're going to do and what your giveaways might be in that practice or whatever you strive to do, how you're going to involve in the community. I'm going to be at the Pilates. I'm going to be at the juicer places. I'm going to be at like Elixir. Like that's what I'm doing for my Lululemon mom. I'm going to be like, they're probably at charter schools more than they're at public schools. That's going to be a different mom. And then my moms who are the target Walmart moms, I'm going to be at like the community centers. I'm going to be at the rec centers. I'm going to be at the YMCA. I'm going to be at   The I don't know like the moose lot like whatever those ones are where lots of kids go you guys I don't have kids so clearly I'm not great at this but like that's why I'm not a pediatric dentist either ⁓ But you look at it those moms are gonna be different The moms who are about Walmart are going to want someone who is cost of like so you might throw membership plans in there because they're more for that the lululemon mom's probably going to want more of like the Nutrition and what can I do and what's the highest quality? They're not going for like your lowest like   like give me a deal, but your Walmart and your Target mom probably is. And so again, there's nothing wrong with either mom, but your marketing strategies will probably need to change. So when you're looking at that profit margin or the bleeding practices, is our marketing working and do we need to change it up? Agreed. Do we have enough new patients for that? I also think I'd be looking at my costs. Like do, our staffing right? Cause some of these bleeding practices don't have enough patients that we might need to scale back our team.   at those locations to where maybe we're working two or three days. Like that's a bummer, but we're going to hire more part-time employees rather than full-time employees until we can build up to that. And these are decisions that I just want to highlight. CEOs, this is why we get paid what we get paid because our job is to make these hard decisions. Our job is to say like, we don't have the space for this. So we tell the team, you don't just have to go like whack, like, all right, we're out. It's like, Hey, we've got two months that we can do this and I need to get this patient up to this amount. This is our BAM. This is what we have to produce.   And if we don't, we're going to need to cut back to three days. Like it's just a black and white conversation, but your job as a CEO is to make sure you're not bleeding money and you get those practices profitable. It's also, what can we do? Can I, can I go in and mentor that associate doctor? Can they come and watch me? Can we assist each other? So that way they see how I'm doing these procedures and I can help them get more confident in it. Like what needs to happen to get that production number up? What, what do I need to do for my assisting team there?   So again, it's not, and I think for these multi-practice owners, I think one of my biggest tips is you are not the solution. Pretend you are a puppeteer behind the screen. How do you get all these practices profitable without you being the one? Dana, what are your thoughts about that? Cause that's how I feel, but I'm curious how you feel.   Dana (22:03) Mm-hmm. No, I agree with you completely and I think that when they have the numbers when they look at those pieces when they can say, okay If I bring in an associate and they produce at this amount it will take me let's say While use pediatric as an example, they produce 300 an hour right or 300 per patient per new patient that comes in and then you can say okay Well, if we do it at that if we do it at the 450 level if we do it closer to the 700 per patient or per hour then   Kiera Dent (22:20) Mm-hmm.   Dana (22:31) it lets you see how quickly you can grow, how quickly you can get to the production that you need to cover your expenses, those pieces. And so I just think that you're 100 % right. And knowing the numbers to be able to make those decisions and make those critical cuts or those critical ⁓ avenues for success, it just truly, truly helps.   Kiera Dent (22:55) And it all comes back to the numbers. And I think when you know your BAM, like a true BAM, we're talking bare ace minimum, we're not going again. It's, it's like, think back to when you started the practice, that's bare ace minimum. Like, what do I need to do to scrap it down? We're talking top ramen versus filet mignon. We'll get to the filets, but we need to start here, grow up to it. Again, choose your heart. For me, it's way harder to be not profitable and cash flowing negatively rather than not hiring as much or cutting my supplies down or   limiting what we're doing or changing my hours up until I can get it there. Now, Dana, let's go into a weird one because a lot of times owners think like, especially like solo practice owners, that if my practice isn't profitable, I'm going to scale it down to like two or three days and then I'm going to go moonlight at another practice. This is like a very hot debate that I have within myself. like, what are your thoughts about that? I have very strong opinions about this, but I'm super curious because   That can seem like a plausible idea, right? Like, let's go work somewhere else. Let's bring in the money to cover this one while I build it up. Give me some thoughts on that if your one practice isn't doing as well.   Dana (24:01) Yeah. And you know, I can understand the notion of like wanting to do that, because it's like, I'm trying to stop the bleeding, or I'm trying to at least reduce the stress or reduce the feeling of this isn't growing fast enough, or it isn't as successful as they want. But then what you're doing is you're really limiting the potential, you're limiting the potential of the location that you already   have right to then go where you don't have unlimited potential. And so I just feel like to plug the energy and put the effort and put the focus on the practice versus I can understand the want to go find something that is steady and stable when this feels so uncertain or we don't know. But I do feel like you you put your energy and your focus on it and it will   be more profitable than if we went somewhere else where it's capped for sure.   Kiera Dent (24:57) Mm   hmm. It's fun debate that I really love and I love the perspectives and I think there's no right answer. You've got to figure out what's right for you. But I am very similar to Dana in the sense of I feel when you have an out of a second practice that you moonlight at, ⁓ it doesn't force you to innovate in your space. It's kind of like a bandaid where it's like, okay, yeah, yeah, this can bleed kind of like a second location or a third location that's not as profitable and your first and second ones are just covering up the pain of it.   ⁓ to where you're like all right we'll just go and we'll find money in another place versus like no if you have to sit in this place you will figure it out because there's no other option like the boats have been burned we have to figure out what we're going to do and we have to make this work and so that's kind of where i'm like sure i see it but i also think there has to be a date that's in stone of we will end by this time and i know i have to have it profitable   Same thing with your bleeding practices. I think when you put dates on it of like by this date, it has to be profitable and you have to have the self integrity within yourself that you will actually own that that you will work towards that because otherwise you said Dana like it's unlimited potential within your practice. It's also like you're limiting yourself by going to another location and I feel like if another location is easier for you, maybe being a practice owner is not right for you. And I say that with love and respect, like know thyself and be free.   ⁓ because I feel like, when you burn the boat to innovate, find it. Shelby and I were talking the other day and we like throughout this goal and Shelby's like, Kiera, I don't even know how we're going to do that. We've never done that before. And I said, I don't know either. We're going to figure it out. Like that's just how you have to operate. Like, I don't know. And so whether it's, need a coach or you need someone to guide you like Dana, like sometimes we're in the thick of it. I have coaches. I can't see. I call Liz all the time. I'm like, Liz.   I need your perspective because I don't know and I'm in it and I need you to be a bird's eye view for me of like, where do I need to navigate through this? Because the option is to go through it. It's not to like jump off board. ⁓ but maybe you need a coach. Maybe you need to like look at the numbers and figure it out. Maybe you need to realize I'm not the solution for it. And if I'm not the solution, then what are my solutions in the, in the coloring box or in my toolbox? Like I think when you remove yourself and you say, because it's not sustainable.   Four practices, one doctor and trying to be the profit producer for all of them. Like that's a hard ask even for a short amount of time. Sure, you can do it, but it's not sustainable. Like you will burn out. And I see these doctors coming in like crisp fried, like ready to give up everything. They have nothing left. They're becoming numb. They're becoming like detached from family members. They don't even get excited for things that used to make them excited because they're literally burnt to a crisp. So it's not a sustainable model. So why are we doing it?   cause we think it's easier. like we think moonlighting is easier versus like, no, let's fix the problem. Let's have a date in stone and let's move on. So Dana, I freaking love these conversations because it helps me see like one, you've got to know your numbers. The numbers will tell you what to do or not to do. Two, I think you've got to be really confident in making the decisions. Three, let's set some dates in stone and make sure that we're actually committed to figuring out the problems by this date. We're not pumping more money into it. ⁓ honestly, like   If I was looking and I had practices that weren't profitable, I think the only areas I would spend money are possibly marketing, possibly, but there's so much free marketing that you can do. So let's not throw money there if we're actually losing money. I would spend money on a great consultant, someone who's been there, done it and done it successfully to move you there because sometimes when we're in the thick of our problems, we can't get out of it. So that is another cost that, but again, I talked to a doctor there on cashflow row right now is what I call it. And I said, all right.   You have two choices. You're either going to rise up or you're going to rise out. Like you take your, like choose your heart. And to me, I'd rather like pay the money and commit and make the decisions and like follow through or turn it over. Like you're in cashflow row. There's no other option for you. So you've got to execute. ⁓ and really, truly like those are the main things that I would spend money on. And then I would look to see how can I cut my expenses and what do I actually have to do and produce to take the stress off to become profitable or at least not losing money.   That's like my only focus for that time and I don't let anything else distract me. It's very hard to put those blinders on, but I think that's also where an accountability coach, a consultant. Yes, I will toot our own horn. Dental A Team is really, really good at this. We do not let you steer away from it. I know you want to talk about marketing and I know you want to talk about like, but we need these supplies. No, that's a distraction from what's really going on. We need to get profitable and that's production, collections and overhead reduction. Like that's all you need to do during those moments.   So let's figure it out and let's find the way and put those blinders on and commit that we will always be profitable. Dana, I'm off my soapbox. Any last thoughts you've got? Because I clearly am passionate about this.   Dana (29:42) No, I love seeing the passion and you know, it just bleeds through in everything you do and and that's the passion that we have for our clients. And so when we see them in these situations and it's like, let's dig in together. Let's figure it out and put in the work.   Kiera Dent (29:55) Yeah, Dana, brilliant. love that you have clients like this. love that I have clients like these are the puzzles we love to help you with. So whether you're a solo practitioner or you're a multi owner practitioner or you're thinking multi ownership, whatever it is, like I really do think having a coach hopefully before you get to this spot, if you're already in the spot, rock on, we can still help you. So I think like whether you're in it now, like get the help, like throw up the life raft right now before it's too late. I really, it,   It stresses me out when clients come in and they're on cashflow row. It's like, it's okay. And it's okay. And it doesn't mean you're a failure. It doesn't mean you weren't a bad, like you're a bad business owner or I should have seen this coming. No, you're a business owner. Like this is real life, but like, let's get the help before it gets to be like, really like the water's already up to our neck. Like let's get it. Whereas maybe at like our chest and we're feeling the pressure mount a little bit, but there's still a little bit of breathing room rather than when it's like up to our chin. That becomes a lot harder, but still doable.   ⁓ Or like hey, let's be proactive kind of like I mean couples therapy I'm like, let's be proactive and do this before we need the divorce help like let's let's try and save the practices before so if we can help you I love to do practice growth calls with you like no pressure complementary to you We'll just look at the gaps in your practice give you a ton of value if it works for you and we're a great fit Awesome, we'd love to help you If not, you're gonna walk away from that of some awesome tips in value because I want you to see your blind spots And I want you to see the solutions ⁓   regardless. So reach out Hello@TheDentalATeam.com or book a call. Dana, love podcasting with you. Thanks for coming on early today. Thanks for being a great consultant. Thanks for loving our clients and just having that passion for their success. So fun to podcast with you today. Of course, and for all of you listening, thanks for listening. I'll catch you next time on the Dental A Team Podcast.   Dana (31:32) Thanks for having me.  

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