Podcasts about pretend

In Part 3 of The Internet Saves the Bachelor, the truth—or at least, what remains of it—is put on trial. Laura Owens takes the stand. Under oath, she admits to altering the ultrasound she submitted as evidence. Her pregnancy timeline, once shaky, now completely collapses under cross-examination. The judge wants answers. The internet sleuths want accountability. And Clayton Echard? He just wants this nightmare to end. Part 4 is available right now on Patreon and PRETEND+ on Apple Podcast Sources: SchnitzelNinja69 on YouTube Dave Neal - https://www.youtube.com/@DaveNealComedian Just Jen & Hay Bales with https://allthebestresearch.com/ Justice for Clayton - https://justiceforclayton.com/wiki/index.php/Main_Page Megan Fox - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9XP_Ax4_vTi1IqSSRD9ORQ Credits Written by: Javier Leiva & Mackenzie Ames Hosted by: Javier Leiva Music by thechicken.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode we expose ourselves and tell you all the things we probably should know about as adults but we just pretend to understand lol. Hope you enjoy, laugh with us, and feel a little less alone if you don't understand these things either. Love you!! Follow us on Instagram @literallysamepodcast to stay in the know and see more of our lives! :)

Can you even imagine how excited the Fox marketing department was when they found out this one had lesbian make out scenes?This episode of House is much like the audio of this podcast: uneven. There's some good stuff, especially with the return of the House and Wilson goof around games.Your mileage may vary but you'll definitely want to hear House say some of the least informed stuff about lesbians and psychology ever.Also sorry for the chainsaw sounds. Pretend that Denji was fighting outside Lenny's place.

FEELING THINGS WITH AMY & KAT: Amy kicks things off with Exhibit A for Kat: a very important tangerine (you’ll get it when you listen). Then they answer a listener's question about a line in their podcast theme song (Walker Hayes is a lyrical genius) and Amy shares a DM with explosive claims about the Karen Read trial. Kat’s Feeling of the Day is ‘Playful’ and she encourages us to randomly pretend we're on vacation to give your weekend date nights fresh new vibes. They close out with unhinged (but funny) parenting hacks from Instagram and share exciting news: until May 30th you can save 25% off of snail serum (see link & code below!) Click HERE for Snail Serum (and all of Amy’s Biopelle favorites) and use code: HAPPY25 to save 25% your order!! 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.

The Pretenders take us to storyland by a fast ride in a convertible sports car. Three brothers find themselves in trouble with an evil witch. They contemplate the horrible fate…

In this episode of WISE On Air, Host & CEO of WISE, Stavros Yiannouka delves into the transformative power of relationships in education with Isabelle Hau, author of "Love to Learn" and Executive Director of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning. As educational systems worldwide continue to prioritize test scores and academic achievement, Hau presents compelling evidence that early loving relationships might be the true foundation of learning and thriving. Isabelle shares insights on: -How relationships physically shape brain development and learning capacity -The growing "relational crisis" affecting children's development and what's driving it -Where technology and AI fit within relationship-centered learning -Practical approaches to prioritize connection in schools, homes and communities Whether you're an educator, parent, or policymaker, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on what truly matters in learning. Join us as we explore the science behind human connection and consider how "relational intelligence" might become a new metric for success in education. Purchase Isabelle's book, 'Love to Learn': https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/isabelle-c-hau/love-to-learn/9781541703773/ Resources mentioned in the discussion: Pretend play research (Sansanwal, 2014): https://www.researchgate.net/publication/266081256_Sansanwal_S_2014_Pretend_play_enhances_creativity_and_imagination_Journal_of_Arts_and_Humanities_31_70-83 2024 Phone usage study: https://itc.ua/en/news/study-people-checked-their-phones-an-average-of-205-times-a-day-in-2024-every-5-minutes-excluding-sleep/ Childhood neglect impact on brain development: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2014/06/neglect Early life adversity and neural development: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2023-04894-001?doi=1 Neural synchrony between students and teachers: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scitranslmed.abq4786 ------ If you enjoyed this episode, would you consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It really helps out the show and we would greatly appreciate it. Website: wise-qatar.org Twitter: twitter.com/WISE_Tweets Instagram: @wiseqatar Facebook: facebook.com/wiseqatar/ Linkedin: bit.ly/2JKThYf

Thank you for tuning into this week's Hot Goss!We continue talking Summer – including the official unveiling of Youth Cage Games! We also talk through some of New Hope's Summer Schedule and play a game of Mount Rushmore – highlighting the things we pretend to understand, but actually have no idea.Take a look at New Hope's Summer Schedule!You can support Youth Summer Trips by giving to Seats on the Bus RIGHT HERE!––––Quick Links:— Visit our website: http://newhopechurch.cc— Fill out the Connect Card: http://newhopenow.cc— Join a Serve Team: http://newhopenow.cc— See what's happening now: http://newhopenow.cc––––The New Hope Podcast Network:— New Hope Podcast: https://newhopechurch.cc/newhopepod— New Hope Underground: https://newhopechurch.cc/underground— SOMA Bible Study Podcast: https://newhopechurch.cc/somapodcast— The Parent Podcast: https://newhopechurch.cc/parentpodcast––––Like us on Facebook (http://facebook.com/newhopechurchcc) and follow us on Instagram (http://instagram.com/newhopechurchcc) for the most up to date information on all New Hope ministries and events!––––Thank you for giving generously at New Hope. It's because of your giving that we are able to share Jesus with our community and further our vision of seeing a greater movement of Jesus in each new generation! If you'd like to give this week, you can do so at http://newhopechurch.cc/give, by mail to PO Box 57 Effingham, IL 62401, or through the Church Center App. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A house without windows, the house of the world, has Good Will and his child companion shut out. Walls keep him shut out, but inside a young family feel the…

I'm opening the doors to my world today on the podcast - and you're invited to come into the secret world of my Autism Turnaround Program (Day One only). It's a sneak peek situation.A little explanation:I've compiled 5 short training lessons into one session for the podcast today. You're also only seeing a bit of the content from day one in the foundation course inside the Turnaround Program.  I'm not showing you the brain changing exercises, the symptoms tracker tools, PDF's, audio lessons and the implementation secrets. That wouldn't be fair on the moms who're starting the journey with me TODAY and have paid to work with to turn symptoms around and get their children to more independence over the next 8 - 12 months.I still think you'll find it interesting to take look behind the scenes. If you've wondered what it feels like to turn symptoms around with me as your mentor (and want to understand some of secrets behind the success stories) you'll really enjoy this episode. This special event is happening on the same day as I'm closing the doors for new moms to come into the small group implementation challenge. If you're lucky, you will still be able to join (yestserday I had 5 seats left.)If you love what you see and you're watching this AFTER May 25, 2025, you'll be directed to an application for the waitlist. You can't join the implementation coaching group later, because we're going through the Turnaround Program together over the next 8 months. In the episode you'll understand:Why "autism recovery" courses, programs and coaches are failing &  stuck in 2024 mindset while trauma-informed, Biblical, epigenetic turnaround strategies have made them redundant.How your thoughts change your brain, nervous system and child and how both God's plan, dark spiritual schemes and neuroscience needs to be part of your autism turnaround plan.Why trauma (unhealed) can ruin your child's future and why 80 % of your focus must be on YOUR healing process if you want your child to lose symptoms.Why the most intelligent, well-educated moms who have tried and failed at ANY autism therapy ALSO have the highest success rate if they do less, rrst more and stop over-performing?How high level thinkers go deep in their thinking and healing by BECOMING an expert in reading their child's symptoms and adjusting the strategy according to the feedbag...Instead of leading from trauma responses and learned helplessness.The epigenetic switch for learning, social skills, speech, decision making and emotional control that you can learn to save your child's future 8and your mental and physical health.And soooooo much more.Pretend you're already inside the program and watch what we're doing to become experts in understanding what triggerI'd LOVE and truly appreciate your feedback. Apply to join the waitlist: https://airtable.com/appPI63fMMEakW8Oc/pagmNN9bgGNNkV7O3/formInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ninkabernadettemauritson/Case stories: https://barefootautismwarriors.com/our-case-study/Here are 3 ways we can start turning autism symptoms around together, whenever you're ready... 1. Send me a voice message and get my feedback on your most pressing struggles. 2. Check out the free video series "The 5 hidden messages behind autism symptoms" and find your child's unique triggers. 3. Work with me privatelyIf you'd like to work with me directly to turn as many symptoms around as possible in my Autism Turnaround Coaching and implementation group..send me an email with "coaching" in the subject line and tell me how old your child is. I'll get you all the details.

After a one-night hookup with a fan-turned-client, former Bachelor star Clayton Echard faced an unexpected legal battle — and public accusations that threatened to ruin his life. In this episode, we unpack the early timeline of Clayton's explosive case with Laura Michelle Owens, who claimed she was pregnant with his twins… despite his insistence they never had sex. But Clayton wasn't her first target. When no one else believed him, the internet showed up and started pulling Laura's story apart. Stayed tuned for part 2 and 3 of the "Internet Saves the Bachelor." Be the first to listen on Patreon and PRETEND+ on Apple Podcast. Credits: Hosted, Produced: Javier Leiva Written by: Mackenzie Aimes Additional Reporting: The Dating Detectives Podcast References: https://allthebestresearch.com  Dave Neal's YouTube: https://youtube.com/@davenealcomedian?si=buUz1EGyODwQ6aGv https://justiceforclayton.com/wiki/index.php/Laura_Michelle_Owens_-_Court_Case_History https://www.reddit.com/r/JusticeForClayton/ https://victimsoflauraowens.com/coverage/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Kelsey shares a recent story of a woman in Portland who took a nose dive when she was wasted, Chad shares a story from his past about being drunk in Portland that involves a hotel lobby tree, and they answer some great listener questions! 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 Chad'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 sponsored by Quince! Go to Quince.com/PRETEND for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns!

http://www.sherylkline.com/blogIn the latest Fearless Female Leadership interview, I had the true pleasure of speaking with Sara Connell, bestselling author, TEDx speaker, coach, and Founder of Thought Leader Academy, about the transformative journey from corporate leader to thought leader. Sara's story is one of resilience, reinvention, and the power of claiming your voice — and using it to create meaningful, lasting impact.Sara's career began in the corporate world at a top advertising agency, where she quickly realized that while the training was invaluable, the culture was toxic. It took a mental and physical health crisis for Sara to finally make the leap out of corporate life — a leap inspired by a chance encounter with a life-changing book she discovered in an airport bookstore. That single book inspired her to commit to writing the stories and messages she wished had existed for her, and ultimately to empower other leaders to do the same.Throughout our conversation, Sara spoke candidly about the mindset shifts required to leave a traditional corporate path and build a thriving thought leadership business. She emphasized the importance of creating a clear “flag in the ground” — your core message or movement — and then choosing one meaningful platform to start sharing it, whether that's a book, a talk, or a podcast.Sara also shared her wisdom on managing imposter syndrome, embracing discomfort, and remembering that legacy-level impact rarely comes from comfort zones.Key takeaways from the interview:0:01:10 – Sara's career pivot from corporate advertising was born out of both desperation and inspiration, sparked by a book she discovered during a personal crisis.0:03:52 – The toxic myth that “if you leave, you'll fail” keeps many leaders stuck — Sara debunks this through her own story.0:06:24 – Mindset is 100% of the game; it either keeps you in the game or takes you out.0:08:16 – Every thought leader faces self-doubt and imposter syndrome — even icons like Maya Angelou and Elizabeth Gilbert.0:10:44 – Act “as if” when your confidence wavers. Pretend to believe in yourself until your actions prove you right.0:12:14 – Start by identifying your “flag in the ground” — your signature message, idea, or movement you want to be known for.0:14:57 – Choose one thought leadership platform to begin with — speaking, writing, podcasting — based on what lights you up.0:18:26 – Find the intersection of your corporate expertise, your untapped passions, and the audience you most want to serve.0:20:33 – Great marketing starts with listening; have real conversations with your ideal audience to learn what they need.0:23:45 – Often our greatest superpowers feel invisible to us — fresh eyes and mentors can help uncover your unique brilliance.If you're interested in being featured on the Fearless Female Leadership podcast, or you're a leader looking to gain clarity on ‘what's next', how to build more cohesive and high-performing teams, and lead with greater confidence and influence, let's have a confidential conversation.Cheering you on always!– Sheryl

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In this episode of PRETEND, recorded live at the GISEC cybersecurity conference in Dubai, I spoke with Hieu Minh Ngo, once one of the most prolific identity thieves in the world. Operating out of Vietnam, Hieu stole and sold personal data on over 200 million Americans. We're talking names, birth dates, Social Security numbers—everything you'd need to become someone else. But he didn't hack his way in. Instead, he used open-source intelligence and even impersonated a private investigator to gain legal access to massive data broker networks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pretenders read a letter from a fan who has requested today's story. Let's all ride horses into storyland and enjoy. At the bottom of the sea, mermaids wonder over…

Live In Front Of A Studio Audience From KRLD In Dallas, TX and featuring the music of Shea Fisher Story #1: Are politics performance or action-based? How words seem to be speaking louder than actions in Washington, D.C. Story #2: Texas AG Ken Paxton sits down with Will to discuss the arrests of six individuals over an illegal vote harvesting scheme, the investigation into the Epic City Muslim community, and his run for U.S. Senate. Story #3: Will talks to Country Music Singer, Shea Fisher about her journey from growing up in the rodeo in Australia to ending up in Texas, singing Country music. He's also joined by founder of 'Hounds And Heroes,' Bonnie-Jill Laflin who shares about the important work her group does for Veterans, and then takes questions from the Willitia.  Tell Will what you thought about this podcast by emailing WillCainShow@fox.com Subscribe to The Will Cain Show on YouTube here: Watch The Will Cain Show! Follow Will on Twitter: @WillCain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When you're into someone but you hide how you really feel, don't be surprised when the reality of the situation smacks you down. People who were traumatized as kids are particularly vulnerable to this “just friends” behavior. And unhealthy people can detect that in us – the way we see what they just did and -- and how we pretend it didn't affect us. In this video, I respond to a letter from a woman who is getting strung along by a "friend" with JUST enough hope to keep her from leaving. 10 Things Romantic Manipulators Say: FREE PDF Download: https://bit.ly/3ZcUnkm

Javier Leiva - host of the PRETEND podcast joins us to help us set the record straight on an episode of Tall Boy Radio.Javier reached out to us after he listened to episode 271 in which we were joined by LaDonna Humphrey to talk about "all the lost girls" and the Melissa Witt case that she has been championing for many years.There's nothing too controversial about that episode but our guest that episode is another matter altogether. After hearing from Javier and a number of others, we felt compelled to add a little context to that episode. Our guest, LaDonna was the feature of series 18 of the PRETEND pocast and I was surprised by what I heard. We give you the overview here but to hear the whole back story you'll need to head to Javier's series - link belowhttps://open.spotify.com/show/2vaCjR7UvlN9aTIzW6kNCo?si=a6dc452c9aa5491bWhat lessons can TBR take away from this? Does it make that episode any less valid? No - what we talked about is really really important bur we're not giving you the full story if you don't understand who shared the story. This is a lesson about asking the question and questioning the source and that's important for all of us.Thanks go to all who called us out on not doing the due diligence and to who contributed to both episodes.tallboyradio.com

You think you're chasing your dream version — the million-dollar version, the magnetic version, the one who walks in every room like you own it. But if you need proof, applause, or validation to feel like them… you're still not them.In this episode, I'm taking you straight into the mindset shift that most people avoid — the moment when you stop performing and finally become.You'll learn:Why needing recognition keeps you stuck in lackHow to cut the energetic leash between your worth and the world's attentionThe exact shift that turns “I want to be” into “I AM — no matter who's watching”A powerful guided visualization that anchors this truth deep into your identityThis episode isn't about becoming liked — it's about becoming unshakable.And when you get this… your energy changes everything.

Happy Hump Day, Luminary Fckers! On today's bonus episode, Krystyna shares insights from her recent mushroom journey. Corinne and Krystyna then turn to the GWF inbox to hear from woman on the fence about getting her dog back, a gal getting ghosted by all her girl “friends,” and a lesbian listener with two eerily misinformed MAGA parents. Follow CORINNE on IG @PhilanthropyGalFollow KRYSTYNA on IG @KrystynaHutch Follow ERIC on IG @EricFretty Want to write into the show? Send us an email SorryAboutLastNightShow@gmail.com MUSIC IN THIS EPISODE:HAVSUnmaskedhttps://music.apple.com/us/album/unmasked/1765764540?i=1765764545 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How LaDonna Humphrey Used a Children's Event to Funnel Money Through Oasis of Northwest Arkansas. What happens when a glow-in-the-dark Easter egg hunt turns into a glowing red flag? In this bonus episode of PRETEND, host Javier Leiva exposes a so-called family event that promised “magic,” but delivered mayhem — all tied to LaDonna Humphrey and her questionable nonprofit, Oasis of Northwest Arkansas. Held at Mt. Hebron Park on April 12, 2025, the event was marketed as an unforgettable glow-in-the-dark Easter experience. According to the Facebook ad, attendees were told to: “Embark on an egg-citing adventure under the starry sky..." “Search high and low for luminescent treasures..." “Watch the park come alive with a kaleidoscope of vibrant colors..." “A plethora of prizes and surprises await..." But in reality, it was more like the FYRE Festival of Easter egg hunts. One parent described the event as “no different than any free egg hunt at a church”—except this one cost $50 per family. Instead of a kaleidoscope of vibrant colors, this event featured crying kids, confused parents, and a nonprofit operating in the dark, literally and figuratively.

In today's Workday Playdate snack, we're talking about how to stop hating your job—and maybe even enjoy the humans you work with. The Problem: If you're dreading Slack pings, counting down to Friday, or secretly fantasizing about moving to a remote island with zero meetings… it might not just be burnout. It might be a connection problem. We spend 90,000 hours of our lives at work—if we're not feeling seen or having any fun, that's a soul issue, not a schedule issue. The Improv Hack to try at your next meeting: “Role Call Remix.” Before your next meeting, toss out one unexpected, totally non-work prompt—but assign everyone a role to answer in. Like:  “Answer as if you're a pirate who just got promoted.”  “Respond like your teenage self.”  “Pretend you're your favorite snack food come to life.” It's weird. It's wonderful. And it gets people out of robot mode and into real connection—fast. That's the snack. Show up human. Get a little weird. And remember—work gets way better when we stop pretending and start playing. Journal Prompts: Where could I bring a little more humanity into my next meeting? Who on my team might be craving real connection? What part of my personality doesn't usually show up at work—but could? If you're interested in taking one small action right now, you can check out our newest freebie, The Psychological Safety Playbook for Leaders here. Use this plug-and-play guide to building an environment where your team feels safe to share bold ideas, take creative risks, and fully engage in the work that matters most.     No, You Hang Up First (Let's Keep Connecting) Did today's episode resonate with you? Leave us a review sharing your favorite insight and we'll send you a free signed copy of I See You! A Leader's Guide to Energizing Your Team through Radical Empathy. Have another question that we can answer? Leave us a Speakpipe audio clip and we'll answer it in an upcoming episode. Don't want to miss another episode? If you're a Spotify listener, find our show here and click “Follow.” If you're an Apple Podcast listener, click here and make sure to hit “+Follow.” Want access to a bunch of free resources for your work life? This is your personal jackpot that gives you access to the frameworks that help us thrive both personally and professionally. Whether you're trying to improve your daily routine, flesh out an idea that you've had for quite some time, or want to add more play into your day - these resources have got your back. Want 2 emails a week from us? One with a quick tip you can implement right away to enhance your personal and/or professional lives & one of our famous F.A.I.L. Fourward Friday newsletters? Subscribe here.   Connect with Erin Diehl x improve it! Erin's website Erin's Instagram Erin's TikTok Erin's LinkedIn improve it!'s website improve it!'s Instagram  

First up, the Pretenders answer a few fan letters, and respond to some criticism, before getting started with today's requested story. To travel to storyland today is on a flock…

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Can you really fake being insane—and get away with it? In this episode of PRETEND, host Javier Leiva sits down with forensic psychologist Dr. Tristin Engels to pull back the curtain on the high-stakes world of mental health evaluations in the criminal justice system. We explore how some criminals try to game the system, what psychologists look for when evaluating claims of mental illness, and why even experts can be fooled. Plus, we revisit infamous cases like Richard Speck, George Metesky (aka The Mad Bomber), Ted Bundy, and Ed Kemper to examine how psychology—and its blind spots—played a role in their investigations. Guest: Dr. Tristin Engels is a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, published author, and co-host of the podcast Killer Minds.

Alexia Ioannou is on the pod and I love her!! This is a fun chat about going with your gut, leading with the things you like, and learning it all as you go. Alexia reveals the influences that have shaped her vision (her mom's shoe closet!) and walks us through the process of designing her dream shoe from concept to creation. We get into how she learned how to tune out the external noise and truly honor her own aesthetic instincts - a lesson applicable far beyond the fashion world. Sometimes the most powerful tool for success is starting small and seeing what happens when you give yourself permission to try. Love her relatability, charm, and she is here to lead us to all the best shoes. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episodeThis episode is brought to you by Caudalie, RULA, Strong Cell, and Meta. Transform your complexion with Caudalie's iconic Vinoperfect serum - Available at Sephora and Caudalie.comJoin the thousands who have already turned to Rula for support on their journey to better mental health and well-being. Getting started is easy - just visit https://rula.com/whit today.You can try Strong Cell risk free for thirty days! Visit strongcell.com and use code Whitney at check out for 20% off your order.Instagram Teen Accounts will limit who can contact teens and the content they see, and help ensure teens' time on the app is well spent.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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To travel to our storyland today, let's all take a Chinese rickshaw. A Nightingale brings happiness to a young lady as it sings its songs outside her window. She enjoys…

Is your brain stuck replaying the same unhelpful thoughts on a loop? You're not broken—your brain is just doing what it's been trained to do: cling to old stories, even when they're holding you back. In this episode, I'm sharing one of my favorite coaching tools that can break that loop instantly. It's simple, powerful, and might just change how you see everything—from your relationships to your goals to how you think about yourself.Find the full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/390Mentioned in this episode:

Success in real estate—or any sales-driven business—isn't just about chasing leads. It's about cultivating real relationships and intentionally putting yourself in the right rooms. Because let's face it: leads can get you in the door, but relationships are what keep you in the game. The environments we choose to step into can radically accelerate our growth. Being in the right rooms—whether that's a mastermind, a networking event, or a simple lunch with other top producers—can unlock opportunities we may never have uncovered on our own. You get to learn from people who are a few steps ahead, see what's possible, and raise your standards just by being in their proximity.  That's what happened to Brittney Shull. Being in the right rooms helped her level up to running real estate businesses in 2 states, investing and becoming a Real Producer publisher.  In this episode, the broker-owner and publisher of Central Valley Real Producers shares her story and the power of being in the right rooms.    The heart of my success in everything I've ever done is the relationships I've built. -Brittney Shull   Things You'll Learn In This Episode  Your clients trust whoever you trust Many agents fail to grow because they refuse to delegate. They constantly talk themselves out of what they are called to do. How do we get out of our way? Pretend you're on the other side How did Brittney come out of a heartbreaking loss with a positive outlook on life and a drive to achieve her dreams? You have a voice that belongs in this room  Imposter syndrome is a natural side effect of new levels of growth. How do we conquer it?   Guest Bio Brittney Shull is a licensed Realtor and the Founder of The BST, serving clients in both Minnesota and California. She's also the Owner and Publisher of Central Valley Real Producers. At the heart of everything she does is one word: community. Whether it's sharing inspiring stories, spotlighting local market trends, or hosting mastermind and social events, she creates inclusive spaces where Realtors and partners can grow, learn, and thrive—together. Follow @brittneyyourrebestie on Instagram.    About Your Host Remington Ramsey is a speaker, author, entrepreneur, and visionary in the world of real estate. As the creator of "Real Producers", a widely acclaimed magazine connecting top agents and industry leaders, Remington has built an impressive platform dedicated to celebrating and elevating the real estate community. Remington is also the author of Agent Allies: Building Your Business With Strategic Real Estate Partnerships. With a passion for motivating and mentoring, he's shared stages with some of the biggest names in business, helping professionals break through barriers and reach new heights. When he's not busy being a real estate guru, Remington is known for his contagious energy, practical wisdom, and a good dose of humor—because let's face it, navigating life and business requires both grit and a sense of humor. With multiple successful ventures under his belt and a reputation for engaging storytelling, he has the rare ability to make even the driest industry stats sound exciting.    Follow the show on our website, Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you don't miss a single inspiring episode! Start a Real Producers Magazine in YOUR Market! Learn more about franchise opportunities at realproducersmag.com

Change your looks. Change your attitude. Change your voice. Pretend to be a man. All to play soccer. And get a boyfriend along the way. This week we revisit 2006's She's the Man, does it hold up? Find out now.    Thanks for listening. Please support us other places by clicking the links below. TikTok and Facebook are where we are currently monetized so supporting us there is extremely helpful.  Follow Emily on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ladyemily11/ Follow Adam on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/adamant625/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doesitholdu... Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@does_it_hold_up Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doesitholdup13/ Subscribe to our YouTube for new movie revies and a weekly box office show: https://www.youtube.com/@DIHUpodcast

Interview with a man convicted of a Ponzi scheme. Bill Livolsi says he was just trying to help his wife, Linda—the ringleader of a multi-million dollar investment scam. In this episode of PRETEND, Bill opens up about how he got roped into the scheme, ignored every red flag, and ultimately landed in prison. He describes fake hedge funds, imaginary employees, and a key investor who also happened to be a self-proclaimed witch and lottery winner. But here's the twist: Linda isn't just any con artist. She's the sister of the woman who tried to steal Elvis Presley's Graceland—something we covered in a previous episode of PRETEND. Yeah, this story just got a whole lot weirder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A controversial NBA player is testing the limits of the league's celebration rules. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

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Trigger warning: This episode contains graphic discussions of emotional, financial, sexual, and physical abuse. Listener discretion is strongly advised. When Lindsay first met him, he was charming, successful, and convincing—a financial advisor with all the right answers. What started as a storybook marriage quickly spiraled into a nightmare of manipulation, gaslighting, and escalating violence. In this episode of PRETEND, Lindsay opens up for the first time in a raw, unfiltered conversation. She walks us through the early warning signs she missed, the love bombing tactics used to win her over, and the slow, calculated process of control that followed.

We're doing a survey! http://bit.ly/legendsonlyapopculturepodcast-surveyT. Kyle and Brad discuss Gayle King's iconic live TV slur (thank you Matteo Lane), the all-female space flight, Brad's first night of Kylie Minogue's Tension Tour, rescuing Alexis Jordan's “Happiness,” Bebe Rexha discovering the Khia Asylum, a night out at The Ritz, M3GAN 2.0, fake Apple emojis, Sabrina Carpenter in Fortnite, Christina Aguilera's new mobile game promo and Mariah Carey's Twitch cameo, High Fashion Editorial! featuring Kesha for Paper, Lindsay Lohan for Marie Claire Arabia and Kylie and Jennifer Lopez at the Broadway premiere of ‘Good Night & Good Luck,' in defense of Emme and J.Lo as a mother, TikTok Talk (?) as it gets banned again, WeRateDogs and donating blood, new music from SOLV, Kaskade, Lipless, Pinkpantheress and Miley Cyrus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we're talking about something you can use anytime, anywhere: flipping fear into fuel. If you want to turn challenges into courageous choices, you're in the right place. The Problem: Why We Freeze at the Edge of Big Decisions Ever find yourself standing at a crossroads, knowing the bold choice is the right one, but feeling stuck? That's your brain clinging to predictability like a security blanket. It's not that you don't have what it takes—it's that uncertainty freaks your brain out. But here's the kicker: YOU are the flashlight in the unknown. You get to light the way. The Solution: The Inner DJ Remix Hack Time to shake things up with a little mental DJ-ing. Your brain loves to spin the same old fear-based tracks on repeat. Here's how you remix it: Next time your brain says, “This is too scary. I can't do this,” STOP. Out loud (or in your head if you're in public), say: “REMIX!” and swap the thought. Turn “I can't” into “I'm learning how.” Turn “This is too much” into “I can handle hard things.” Make it FUN. Be dramatic. Pretend you're a DJ scratching a record. Your brain thrives on novelty, and this playful shift rewires your fear response. Journal Prompts to chew on: What's the current fear-based ‘track' my brain keeps playing? What's my new ‘REMIX' thought? How can I physically embody this shift to make it stick? And if you're interested in taking one small action right now, you can check out our newest freebie, The 5-Minute Team Commitment Reset here. Use this plug-and-play exercise at the start of any meeting to get your team mentally present, engaged, and committed.    No, You Hang Up First (Let's Keep Connecting) Did today's episode resonate with you? Leave us a review sharing your favorite insight and we'll send you a free signed copy of I See You! A Leader's Guide to Energizing Your Team through Radical Empathy. Have another question that we can answer? Leave us a Speakpipe audio clip and we'll answer it in an upcoming episode. Don't want to miss another episode? If you're a Spotify listener, find our show here and click “Follow.” If you're an Apple Podcast listener, click here and make sure to hit “+Follow.” Want access to a bunch of free resources for your work life? This is your personal jackpot that gives you access to the frameworks that help us thrive both personally and professionally. Whether you're trying to improve your daily routine, flesh out an idea that you've had for quite some time, or want to add more play into your day - these resources have got your back. Want 2 emails a week from us? One with a quick tip you can implement right away to enhance your personal and/or professional lives & one of our famous F.A.I.L. Fourward Friday newsletters? Subscribe here. Connect with Erin Diehl x improve it! Erin's website Erin's Instagram Erin's TikTok Erin's LinkedIn improve it!'s website improve it!'s Instagram

Spend, Extend & Pretend Are you in debt? In this episode, we look at both governmental and individual debt amounts. It is not a matter of how much debt you have if you have the cashflow to service the debt from the assets that back it up. However, too many people are only considering gross income and not the net. At what point does having debt over GDP become a problem for a country? Eric also clarifies that first we need to work hard, then we need to work smart because working smart is leverage to accomplishing more. Use this info to help make more than you spend and store the extra in hard assets! https://rumble.com/v27dkqq-congressman-massie-tackles-federal-reserve-and-suppression-of-civil-liberti.html

Send us a textWelcome to Guess the Year! This is an interactive, competitive podcast series where you will be able to play along and compete against your fellow listeners. Here is how the scoring works:10 points: Get the year dead on!7 points: 1-2 years off4 points: 3-5 years off1 point: 6-10 years offGuesses can be emailed to drandrewmay@gmail.com or texted using the link at the top of the show notes (please leave your name).I will read your scores out before the next episode, along with the scores of your fellow listeners! Please email your guesses to Andrew no later than 12pm EST on the day the next episode posts if you want them read out on the episode (e.g., if an episode releases on Monday, then I need your guesses by 12pm EST on Wednesday; if an episode releases on Friday, then I need your guesses by 12 pm EST on Monday). Note: If you don't get your scores in on time, they will still be added to the overall scores I am keeping. So they will count for the final scores - in other words, you can catch up if you get behind, you just won't have your scores read out on the released episode. All I need is your guesses (e.g., Song 1 - 19xx, Song 2 - 20xx, Song 3 - 19xx, etc.). Please be honest with your guesses! Best of luck!!The answers to today's ten songs can be found below. If you are playing along, don't scroll down until you have made your guesses. .....Have you made your guesses yet? If so, you can scroll down and look at the answers......Okay, answers coming. Don't peek if you haven't made your guesses yet!.....Intro song: Gangnam Style by PSY (2012)Song 1: Time to Pretend by MGMT (2007)Song 2: Dirty Work by Steely Dan (1972)Song 3: Little Dark Age by MGMT (2017)Song 4: Liar by Jelly Roll (2024)Song 5: Dear Theodosia by Leslie Odom Jr. & Lin-Manuel Miranda (2015)Song 6: Mary on a Cross by Ghost (2019)Song 7: New York Groove by Hello (1975)Song 8: Long Black Train by Janis Joplin (1964/2022)Song 9: Hey Soul Sister by Train (2009)Song 10: Alphabet Aerobics by Blackalicious (1999)

Series: Healthy ChurchSermon Title: Don't PretendTheme Verse: Romans 12:9 "Don't just pretend to love others. Really love them."Synopsis: Paul warns about the problem of pretending to love the church, but not putting that love into action. He then goes on to give example after example about what it looks like to live out that love. A healthy church doesn' just pretend to love each other, but really loves.March 30, 2025 • Kyle Smith• • • • • • • •.• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Join us for service in person and online every Sunday at 10am (MST) at the City Life Community Center in Missoula, MT. We believe that you matter. We would love to connect with you and hear your story! https://www.anchorchurchmissoula.com/contactIf you would like to engage financially with Anchor Church you can give by texting any amount to 84321 or by visiting https://www.anchorchurchmissoula.comNeed prayer or have a praise report? https://www.anchorchurchmissoula.com/prayerpraiseFor more information about Anchor Church or ways to get connected visit us at https://www.www.anchorchurchmissoula.com or follow us on our social media platforms below.Instagram - @anchorchurchmissoula - https://www.instagram.com/anchorchurchmissoulaFacebook - @anchorchurchmissoula - https://www.facebook.com/anchorchurchmissoula

Send us your Boys Lie Story by submitting anonymously here. Watch us on Youtube! This week, we're joined by the incredible Audrey Trullinger! We dive into what it's like navigating a long-distance relationship, the unforgettable moment she performed on stage at a Jonas Brothers concert, and how she's carved out a one-of-a-kind career blending comedy, fashion, and acting. We're absolutely obsessed with her, and you will be too!If you want to stalk us, you can find us here: @boyslie, @reptar @leahomalley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to America's #1 Daily Podcast,  featuring America's #1 Real Estate Coaches and Top EXP Realty Sponsors in the World, Tim and Julie Harris. Ready to become an EXP Realty Agent and join Tim and Julie Harris?  Visit: https://whylibertas.com/harris or text Tim directly at 512-758-0206. IMPORTANT: Join #1 Real Estate Coaches Tim and Julie Harris's Premier Coaching now for FREE. Included is a DAILY Coaching Session with a HARRIS Certified Coach. Proven and tested lead generation, systems, and scripts designed for this market. Instant FREE Access Now: YES, Enroll Me NOW In Premier Coaching https://premiercoaching.com This podcast was a special request from a listener in Deerfield Beach, FL, and a frequent question we help agents with in Premier Coaching.   Secret: There is no magical marketing plan, idea, campaign, or video that will get an overpriced, tough-to-sell listing sold! Stop looking for a miracle and sharpen your skills. The object is to be the listing agent at the time it sells. 1. Do a new CMA. You now know the house better after several showings, and you've had feedback. Since you've been listed, there have been new closings, new pending sales, and new active listings to compete with. Pretend it's a new listing. Where would you price it TODAY? Consider the following: Absorption rate Days on Market List-to-sell price ratio The number of homes you're competing against HUGE Announcement: You will love this! Looking for the full outline from today's presentation? Our DAILY Newsletter featured lead generation systems, real estate scripts, daily success plans and (YES) the notes or today's show. Best part? The newsletter is free! https://harrisrealestatedaily.com/

In this episode of PRETEND, we meet “Ashley”—not her real name—who recorded hours of arguments with her husband in an effort to understand what was happening inside her marriage. From the outside, it looked like petty spats over groceries or laundry. But when you hear the audio, you realize this was something darker. Ashley's husband was emotionally abusive, manipulative, and battling addiction. It wasn't until COVID lockdowns that his mask slipped and she could see who he really was. He used suicide threats to control her, drained her financially, and isolated her from support. And yet, as is often the case with narcissists, everyone else thought he was the victim. This is not one of the most outrageous stories we've told on PRETEND—but it's one of the most common. It's a story many people quietly live through and struggle to name. This is what emotional abuse sounds like.

Do you struggle with understanding or even identifying your emotions? Many of us grew up without truly learning about emotions—we were handed a cookie when we felt sad or told to stop crying instead of being taught how to process feelings. In this episode, Dara Tomasson breaks down true emotions vs. indulgent (or pretend) emotions and why this distinction is key to creating permanent change in your life. You'll learn: ✅ What emotions actually are (hint: they're just vibrations in your body!) ✅ The difference between real emotions and indulgent emotions like overwhelm, worry, and procrastination ✅ How indulging in emotions keeps you stuck in patterns of self-sabotage ✅ Why emotional intelligence is the key to weight loss, overcoming perfectionism, and stopping people-pleasing Dara also shares a powerful client story of a woman who went from self-sabotage to stepping into her dream of starting a long-arm quilting business—all by learning how to process her emotions. If you've ever found yourself stress-eating, scrolling mindlessly, or avoiding difficult decisions, this episode will give you the tools to start truly feeling instead of reacting.

I'm chatting with Frida Baby founder Chelsea Hirschhorn on building an empire, going into business with her spouse, balancing 4 kids, when to lean into her feminine and masculine sides, boy mom life, and so much more. Sponsors:Give yourself the luxury you deserve with Quince! Go to quince.com/acme for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Visit prolonlife.com/ACME to claim your 15% discount and your bonus gift.Start earning points on rent you're already paying by going to joinbilt.com/ACMEGet started with Allara Health's compassion-first expert care today with 25% off your first month when you go to allarahealth.com/acme00:00:00 Balancing Motherhood and Business00:06:05 Tips for Better Gift Giving 00:14:19 Navigating Career Moves and Relocations 00:19:05 The Journey to Entrepreneurship and Brand Building00:23:40 Innovative Parenting Solutions: Addressing Everyday Challenges 00:28:44 Women in Investing: Bridging the Gender Gap00:33:12 The Invisible Load of Motherhood 00:38:00 Balancing Work and Family Life: A CEO's Story 00:42:42 Taking a Professional Risk: Journey with the Brand Frida00:47:30 Egalitarian Parenting Models00:52:06 Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energies in RelationshipsProduced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hey, hey, Workday Playdate peeps! It's time for your quick bite of leadership wisdom—a little boost of inspiration, energy, and playfulness to brighten your workday.  Today, we're talking about the power of play. When was the last time you truly played pretend? Not just faking enthusiasm for Bob's homemade cookies at the office potluck—but really letting your imagination run wild like you did as a kid.   That same playful energy can transform your team. Too many teams are stuck in “work mode” 24/7. They're afraid of looking silly, stressed, overwhelmed, and holding back ideas. The stats don't lie: Only 32% of employees are engaged at work. (Gallup) 76% of employees don't feel psychologically safe to take risks. (Harvard Business Review) Your team is playing it safe instead of playing to win. But today, we're changing that with a simple improv hack: The Superhero Power Exercise. How it works: At the start of your next meeting, tell your team: “Today, you're a superhero with a power that makes you unstoppable at work.” Give them 30 seconds to think of their superhero name and work superpower. Captain Collaboration—uniting teams in a single bound Deadline Destroyer—crushing timelines before they even start Go around the room (or Zoom) and have each person introduce themselves in character. Bonus points for striking a superhero pose. Why this works: Breaks the ice and makes people comfortable Taps into creativity and shifts thinking Instantly changes the energy in the room Try it out and watch your team loosen up and engage. If you liked this, don't miss our next full episode, where we'll dive into why leaders at LinkedIn, Amazon, and Uber Freight use improv for team growth. Journal Prompts: When was the last time I allowed myself to play at work? How can I bring more creativity to my team this week? What work superpower would I give myself, and how can I use it more often? Until next time, keep playing, keep leading, and remember—the world needs the special IT that only you can bring.   If you're interested in taking one small action right now, you can check out our newest freebie, The Empathy Cheat Sheet here. Break out this 3-part list of helpful phrases before heading into any conversation or meeting, responding to an email, or hosting a one-on-one call.    No, You Hang Up First (Let's Keep Connecting) Did today's episode resonate with you? Leave us a review sharing your favorite insight and we'll send you a free signed copy of I See You! A Leader's Guide to Energizing Your Team through Radical Empathy. Have another question that we can answer? Leave us a Speakpipe audio clip and we'll answer it in an upcoming episode. Don't want to miss another episode? If you're a Spotify listener, find our show here and click “Follow.” If you're an Apple Podcast listener, click here and make sure to hit “+Follow.” Want access to a bunch of free resources for your work life? This is your personal jackpot that gives you access to the frameworks that help us thrive both personally and professionally. Whether you're trying to improve your daily routine, flesh out an idea that you've had for quite some time, or want to add more play into your day - these resources have got your back. Want 2 emails a week from us? One with a quick tip you can implement right away to enhance your personal and/or professional lives & one of our famous F.A.I.L. Fourward Friday newsletters? Subscribe here. Connect with Erin Diehl x improve it! Erin's website Erin's Instagram Erin's TikTok Erin's LinkedIn improve it!'s website improve it!'s Instagram

Kiera walks listeners through five steps to understanding a profit and loss statement: Know the structure Follow the revenue streams Track your spending Calculate the ratios Set financial goals Episode resources: Sign up for Dental A-Team's Virtual Summit 2025! Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript Kiera Dent (00:03.726) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera. And today I just wanted to empower you with, if you're in the boat of struggling to understand your P &L, struggling to understand how to truly master your dental finances, you're not alone. This is common. This is what I'm obsessed with helping dental practices truly understand. And today I want to break it down into five simple steps to give you clarity, control, to really be able to understand your dental practice finances. So today,   I just wanted to let you know that when you understand your PNL, which is a profit and loss statement, it helps you just be able to know which metrics to move to understand how can I actually create better decisions to feel more empowered with my numbers. And so I want you just to know that there's five simple steps that I've learned that I wanted to bring to you to really help you understand this and to this year maybe embody the identity of I am a.   money master or I am a finance master or whatever it is where you really take control because at Dental A Team when we consult our practices we have hundreds of offices and we work virtually we work in person we work one-on-one we work group style but I found that like one of the biggest stressors for dentists is not understanding like how does the money work we understand the dental we don't understand the team per se front office is like I don't know but it's really like where is my money and how do I actually make my money work for me   And so understanding that, what does it mean to be profitable? We have overhead calculators, we have profitability scorecards for you that I really love helping our clients with. But really it's like, let me just break it down into the nuts and bolts. I am not a CPA. I will have that disclaimer out there. I just am going to break it down of like, how do I become a financial master? So today let's break it down into step one is understand the structure of your PNL. So a PNL is broken down into basically like our, our revenue, so our collections, and then our expenses from there.   and then that breaks it down into profit. Now, something that always gets a little funny is debt services. And if we've got loans or student loans or practice loans, sometimes those are associated with our P &L, other times they're not. And what we really care about as owners is cash, right? We want the cashflow, we wanna understand where that's at. And so if you understand that it's broken down into this where we've got money coming in, so those are our collections, we need to make sure our collections sit at 98%. So we produce, we collect money.   Kiera Dent (02:21.654) those collections and then we spend money of our expenses. So payroll, rent, utilities, supplies, all of that paying you as a doctor as well. And then from there we have what's called our profit. And then after that we have our debt services and then that's our cashflow, but also cashflow then there's taxes that come out of it. And I think when you understand that instead of it being like, I don't have any money. We just understand that this is where it goes. And so if we're not tracked, if we're not tracking it, what happens is we're spending money.   We're spending more than we need. Like I had an office and they weren't tracking their supply spend. And so what happened is they were spending about 30,000 a month in one location. They're spending about $5,000 a month in another location. There's a discrepancy, but they didn't even realize that they were having this discrepancy until we started looking at their PNL. So once you start to monitor it, then we can actually get our supplies into more of like a 4 % of total collection. So if we're collecting a hundred thousand, 4 % of that would be $4,000. That's what we're allowed to spend for that month on supplies.   Well, now we have the budget. Now we can get it in alignment. We can actually track it and lean it down. Another officer looking at their P &Ls are doing it. They were at an 85 % overhead at the beginning of the year. By the end of the year, they were coming in at a 53 % overhead. So to me, it's just a math equation. One plus one equals two. How do we, we have money coming in, subtract the things we spend. We have profit leftover from there. We have our debt services and our tax that gives us our true cash at the end of it. So then number two is we got to focus on   What are the ways that we actually bring production and collections to the practice case? We've got our PNL. We understand how that's broken down. I also want you to know there's a chart of accounts that you can change that up. But step number two is we've got to focus on the revenue streams or the production of how do we actually get money on the books to be able to collect that? Are we being profitable in that zone? So there's different ways that we do this. So like hygiene, restorative, ortho, cosmetic, like different ways that we do it. And some offices actually like to track this and break it down. And you can actually put this on your PNL.   You can literally put down how much production has come from restorative, how much production comes from hygiene, how much production comes from ortho, and then you can break down the collections that we have from that as well. So this is something really awesome to see how much of my practice is hygiene, how much of my practice is on implants or all on fours, how much of my practice is ortho. I have a pediatric practice and they really love to track their ortho amount of it because they want to see how much of their practice is truly ortho. Do we need to spend more marketing money there or do we not? This really helps you be able to see   Kiera Dent (04:45.64) What services should we continue? Which ones are the highest revenue? Do we need to change our fees on it? Do we need to look at different ways to break this down? It's really, really, really fun. And so then I can look at what promos we put in the practice. Where do I put my blocks? What block scheduling do I need to have more of? What marketing do I need to spend to make sure we're getting the correct revenue or production streams of the correct patients? We're treatment planning it. We look at our treatment tracker to see, are we actually bringing this in? We can actually increase profitability without needing more patients if we follow this. So   A quick action item on that is maybe talking to your CPA about breaking down your revenue by services of what's coming into the practice to see where most of your income is actually coming from in the practice. Super enlightening when you start to look at this. Step three is now going to be looking at what we're spending. OK. And on the chart of accounts, if it's not broken down, you can ask your CPA to break it down. I've mentioned on prior podcasts that we were spending about fifteen thousand dollars on hiring once upon a time, but I didn't even know that's how much I was spending.   This last year, they had all of my marketing lumped into one. So I actually asked them to break it out. How much am I spending on the website? How much am I spending on events? How much am I spending on our ads that we're running? All these different little pieces, because I wanted to get more granular and understand where are the dollars going and what, if I spend a dollar, it coming back to me and what is it? So thanks for you on looking at your expenses. We usually have payroll, we have rent, we have supplies, we have labs, other things. We have our marketing, CE, consulting. We're going to want to look at   Maybe you have our associate doctors on there, but what are these different pieces and payroll? Oftentimes it's all the fringe benefits that go on to it as well. So making sure are the additional pieces of like our 401ks and our health benefits. What is all that going? Cause that does go into payroll. What's our payroll tax on that employee? Gosh, that was a fun day when I learned like what? So this also just helps you look at it. And then what we want to do is we want to look to see, there ways that we can cut costs? So going back to that example of cutting supplies,   Well, this office was just ordering through one supplier. There's companies like Ordo or Synergy or different group buying areas where you can still go through your same preferred vendor, but we can just get it on a discount rate. So for example, kind of like using Costco, like I can go and buy my, I thought Costco was ridiculous on their rotisserie chickens. Like they're $5 or I can go to Safeway and spend $9. I'm still getting a rotisserie chicken. It's just how much am I spending for it?   Kiera Dent (07:10.742) Now I get that food's a little bit of a funny analogy because food is not equal across all stores. So let's do something a little bit easier. I could spend, you know, I can have my car insurance, like again, through Costco versus through someone else. We're just trying to get our reduced costs, still getting the same quality, but could we reduce those costs? Other times just giving a budget, me realizing that I'm spending 15 grand on hiring. Well, there's a great company called Viva HR. If you do Viva HR slash Dental A Team or just DM me or   email us Hello@TheDentalATeam.com literally spend $100 a month on unlimited ads. So took a $15,000 spend down to a $1,200 spend right there. I freed up over 10 grand. I mean, we're talking more like 13 grand that I was able to then save and allocate somewhere else just by switching that one thing. I'm still doing the same thing. I'm still posting the same ads. I just use Viva HR rather than spending it on indeed, but I never would have known that if I would have been tracking this.   So this is where can we look at it? So what I recommend, and we haven't broken down into percentages on our overhead calculator that we've created for our clients, but you wanna categorize your expenses and look for areas where we can cut unnecessary costs. And also what's the percentage of our total collections that we're collecting that we can actually minimize and make sure that we're with the alignment of what's recommended. So for example, like I said, supplies are usually at 4%. Payroll is between 25 to 30%. So making it get all the way down, but also,   Those percentages are just baselines. If you want more profitability, can we shave a half our percentage? Can we shave 1 % and still maintain the quality of our practice? That's a question for you to answer, but great ways to analyze this. So that would be action item on this is let's categorize your expenses, look to see where we can cut, look to see the percentages to make sure what is in there. Is it allocated correctly? Meaning did they put actual supplies in supplies or did I get labs in there as well so that when my numbers are wrong and what other ways can I change that?   Okay, step four is now we wanna calculate our ratios. So on that, we're going to wanna figure out like, what is our profit margin? What's our payroll ratios? Like I was saying of those percentages, this is now where we break it down. If I'm spending $10,000 on payroll out of 100,000, well, that's a great gig and I probably don't have enough people on there and I have space within, because I'm only at 10 % and I could go up to 30 % again, depending upon what I want my profit margin to be.   Kiera Dent (09:33.39) I target with all expenses paid for offices to be a 20 or 30 % profit margin. So that means, cause overhead and profit get a little funny, overhead means all of our expenses, I like you to hit around a 50%. So if I've collected a hundred grand, I don't want you spending more than about 50,000. That leaves 50,000 here. We pay our doctors here. The goal is to leave about 20 to 30 grand if we're on this hundred thousand collection practice of true profit. Now of that profit, we, like I said, you can have debt services there and also taxes.   and depending upon the tax bracket you're in, that can actually make a pretty big difference. If I'm collecting 20 grand, I'm really not collecting 20 grand because I owe taxes on that. So that's a big asterisk around cashflow of how to master this and how to look at this, but making sure we're at the correct percentages for it to then gauge where are we at. So figure out what your, what our costs are, get them in in the pieces, and then figure out the percentages of each one of them, making sure that we're actually at the correct ratio.   of what it should be. In Dental A Team we're high on payroll because the bulk of our company is team. I don't have a physical location. I don't have a place that goes. Our product is our consulting. So my payroll is much higher than 30%. I pay a lot in payroll, but that's also, that's my product for you. have a lot of product in your practice of the supplies that go into it. We don't really have a lot of supplies that go into ours. I have a lot of software that I spend on. So everyone's going to be a little bit different, but we do have categories for dentists that we recommend.   Like I said, payroll 25 to 30 % supplies at 4%. Labs are 9 % combined together. Those are between 13 to 14%, especially if you're on an implant practice marketing. If you're growing, it can go all the way up to 5 to 7%. If you're lower, it should be a 2 to 3 % again, pending upon your goals and also pending upon where we want our profit margins to be. I really love my doctors to be paid at least a 30 % and they're also can get in to a little variable of do we pay our doctors as associates if you're an owner or not?   Kiera's opinion, and I know, like I said, I'm not a CPA. My opinion is I like to help practices exit out of the practice if they want to. Meaning, if you want to own your practice and not have it dependent upon you, that's what I like to grow for offices. So they have the option if they want to, or if any life circumstances happen, they're not handcuffed of, I don't have anything else I can do because I'm no longer practicing dentistry. To me, that's a very scary spot to be in. So what I do like to do is pay my dentist as an associate and as an owner.   Kiera Dent (11:56.386) because that way if I ever want to replace my doctor, I already have on my P &L paying them as an associate, not just as an owner or actually taking $0, which often happens because of distribution. Now your CPA can help you advise on tax strategy because there are strategies of how much you quote unquote pay yourself. But the way we have it is we just break it down and you don't necessarily have to run it through payroll. We're just making sure that our P &L matches so we know how much profit we'd have if any life circumstances happen to you.   All right, and now step five for you. Step five is we wanna set financial goals and track our progress. So like I said, where are you wanting to be on your profit margin? Do you wanna be, where are we at baseline today and then where do you wanna get to? And then we look at the pieces for it. Just like on a family budget, if we say we wanna save for a car or we wanna save for Disneyland or we wanna go on a trip to the Bahamas, well, now we start to save and we start looking at our expenses of well, what could we eliminate? Maybe we don't need Netflix anymore. Maybe we don't need a DoorDash. Maybe we don't need internet. Maybe we need to...   add an extra job to it to be able to pay for this. But it's the same thing in a practice. If we want to have profitability or we want to have long-term financial success or we want to be set up for financial freedom, what do I need my business to profit to be able to go after it? And how do I look at this? So then we look for how can I increase my production of higher revenue generating pieces that we enjoy doing? Maybe All On X, maybe Ortho, maybe same day crowns, whatever it is for you, how can we add more of that to our schedule?   How can we decrease the expenses or be smarter instead of just paying straight through a supplier? Could we work with a bigger supply company, like I mentioned, kind of like Costco and get a discounted rate for that? Could I do that and save money on things I'm already buying? And then we're gonna wanna make sure we get those profit target margins, the percentages, based on the industry benchmarks, like I mentioned to you, to really be able to grow for this. And so it's really fun if we look at those little items,   It just becomes a shave of a half a percentage here, a 1 % there, a couple dollars here, increasing our production, using better block scheduling that really makes us where we then are tracking our progress. And it's really fun when you can get an office manager and a leadership team bought into this with you as well, which is why we share it on the podcast, because when they're all tracking and they're all aligned and we know what our profit margins need to be, it becomes much easier. And so if there was a practice,   Kiera Dent (14:17.262) Like I said, we track with them quarterly, we're watching it they went from that 85 % overhead all the way down to 53%. Well, let me just do some simple math for you. Pretend that practice was only, let's say that they collected a million dollars that year, okay? So they did a million and that they were at an 85 % overhead. That would mean that on a million dollars, and let's say a million was true profit. So we've got a million, we've got 85 % overhead. That practice was collecting or like take home.   not including tax and all the other things, 150,000 out of a million. Now I understand. Now, if they're able to go, that was an 85 % overhead. If they go, so still a million dollar practice, down to 53 % overhead, what that does is that actually moves them into 530,000 is now their costs, right? Did you follow my math on that? 530,000. if they, and from there, so that means they're taking home 470,000.   That just simple shift, they didn't increase their production. They just reduced their expenses. Again, a million dollar practice, 150 to 470. That's a really big swing. You don't have to do anything more. We just had to be smarter with our dollars. So when you look at that and you think about that, that's where numbers get really fun for me. And that's where I love to empower doctors, leadership teams to how can we actually achieve this? So my goal for you would be let's set a financial goal for the next quarter.   Based on your P &L review, do we wanna cut down our supplies? Do we wanna increase our production? Do we wanna add our block schedules? What do we wanna do in there? Because this then will literally help you exponentially grow to your financial freedom. So as a quick recap of these five simple steps are one, understand the structure of your P &L. Two, focus on the revenue or production streams that we can add in. Three, analyze our expenses. Four, calculate the ratio. So again, the percentages of them and get those into industry standards.   And five, set financial goals to track the progress and actually see where we want to be. It's such fun for me because this is how you actually are able to exponentially have your business work for you. You not working for your business. You don't have to do more work. You don't have to more patient flow. None of those things. We just have to be smarter with how we're utilizing our money, how we're collecting collections, impact that how we're spending our money, making sure we've got budgets in place for our team. Teams will follow suit. We just need to get this set up for them. So this is where it's really fun. And honestly, you understanding your PNL.   Kiera Dent (16:43.158) It allows you to just make informed decisions, increase your profitability, AKA take home pay and grow your dental practice. And then the next step of this will be how do we actually keep the money that we're making that becomes so fun. So I'm happy to go through this. If you guys want, I can go through a PNL piece with you. Hello@TheDentalATeam.com or go to our website and just book a call. We can do a practice assessment with you, totally free complimentary on my side because this is really where I love to just truly empower doctors and owners to take.   the like bull by the horns, you're already doing the dentistry. Let's have you now be compensated for that and do it in a fun way where you now feel like you were in financial control for yourself. So this is literally what the Dental A Team does in consulting. If this is helpful for you, you want one on one help, you want us to dive into your practice more in depth. Like I said, we have that complimentary assessment for you. Click the link or come work with us. I'd love to have you because this would really be a zone. You can DM us on social media, the Dental A team. So Dental A team is our hashtag.   or you can email us Hello@TheDentalATeam.com This is truly the zone though. Become a financial master this year. You will be so happy that you did this. This is a gift you can give yourself. And as always, thanks for listening and I'll catch you next time on the Dental A Team podcast.

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