Podcasts about Pricing

Betsy Helmuth introduces an online class bundle and details its pricing, purchasing options, and premium membership benefits. She answers Lindsey's question about designing her studio apartment, emphasizing the importance of an inspiration piece and flexibility in the 60/30/10 color palette. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction to online class bundle 1:07 Pricing and purchasing details for classes 1:40 Premium membership benefits 2:17 How to become a premium member 3:56 Lindsey's question about her studio apartment 9:26 Importance of an inspiration piece 13:23 Flexibility in the 60/30/10 color palette 19:03 Investing in key pieces for the studio 25:08 Sponsor: Affordable Interior Design and closing remarks - Incorporating a larger area rug can help define separate spaces in a studio apartment and create a more cohesive look. - Selecting a temporary and affordable backsplash, like contact paper, can add personality and color to a rental kitchen without a long-term commitment. - Replacing mismatched or outdated furniture pieces, such as an old dining table, with affordable mid-century modern options can unify the style of a room. Don't forget to subscribe for more design tips and inspiration! Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Uploft.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AffordableInteriorDesign.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit your design questions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be featured on the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a Premium Member⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and access the bonus episodes Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to become an interior designer with Uploft's Interior Design Academy. Get Betsy's book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠betsyhelmuth.com/book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more about our residential interior design services, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ModernInteriorDesign.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For our commercial interior design services, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OfficeInteriorDesign.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uploftinteriordesign⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/UploftIntDes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@uploftinteriordesign⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/company/uploft-interior-design⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoy the show, please spread the word and leave a review on iTunes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The episode highlights the shift toward AI-driven knowledge management within the MSP sector, revealing increased operational dependency on structured data and sophisticated integrations. Lexful, an AI-native documentation platform designed specifically for MSPs, represents this trend by positioning itself not as a simple add-on but as a replacement for legacy documentation tools—controlling critical record-keeping functions and interfacing with principal PSA and RMM systems. This development signals greater infrastructure dependence on AI-based documentation and the implications of technical integration across diverse operational tools. According to Lexful's CEO and statements made during the episode, the platform has completed integrations with major PSA and RMM tools and now handles data by employing a “context-engineered” large language model tailored specifically to the MSP context. Lexful claims its engine minimizes LLM hallucinations, supports record-level access control, and functions as a system of record rather than a direct action platform. Socializing its compliance trajectory, Lexful has achieved SOC 2 Type 2 and shipped its MCP server, but its listing in marketplaces like Pax8 and SureWeb has been delayed, with current status characterized as “coming soon” and full integration targeted before the end of 2026. Supporting developments underscore the complexity and risk of deploying AI-native platforms into MSP environments. The absence of public customer or partner counts persists, with the company attributing constrained accessibility to pending integrations rather than lack of market uptake. Pricing structures diverge from incumbents, moving from per-user to per-client models and establishing minimum contract terms—raising questions about justification of cost versus legacy alternatives. A key operational risk centers on access control and human-in-the-loop governance, with sensitive systems such as password vaults only accessible through layered permissions, and Lexful emphasizing the necessity of robust accountability frameworks to minimize harm from potential automation failures. Practical implications for MSPs include heightened need for rigorous governance of AI systems, especially around data access, role management, and auditability. Vendor dependency deepens as platforms like Lexful supplant multiple existing tools and drive uptake via deeper integration with distribution marketplaces and SaaS ecosystems. Pricing and contract structures require MSPs to reconsider value calculations, as cost is no longer purely user-driven but tied to client volume and operational breadth. The tradeoff is between purported efficiency gains from automation and the risk profile associated with delegating documentation and knowledge management to AI-based infrastructure, particularly as human oversight remains essential to mitigate errors and ensure regulatory compliance. Supported by: ScalePad

Pricing is probably the question I get asked more than anything else — right behind shipping tips. So to close out this three-day series and kick off season two, we're talking about how to actually price your art. I'm walking through the pricing mistakes I see most often — giving work away "for exposure," panic-discounting during a slow month, pricing off materials alone, copying someone else's price sheet, underpricing commissions just to land the client — and what those mistakes really cost you over time: a hole that's brutal to climb out of, galleries and shows that pass you over, and the burnout that pushes so many talented artists to quit. Then we get into the fix: the three pricing models I actually use (square inch, hourly, and market comparison), how to price commissions so you stop resenting them, and the mindset shift that matters more than any formula — your dream client respects the number, raising your prices can grow demand instead of killing it, and a sustainable business beats a busy one every time. If you've ever wondered whether you're charging enough or you're ready to raise your prices without scaring off clients, start here. Homework this week: audit your own pricing and see where you land. Loved this one? A quick rating and review helps this show reach more artists who need it — and subscribing means you never miss an episode. Read my recent Substacks on Pricing: https://hayleypricewhite.substack.com/p/tips-for-pricing-art https://hayleypricewhite.substack.com/p/the-year-i-sold-a-painting-for-20?r=3ehfyc https://hayleypricewhite.substack.com/p/the-truth-about-raising-your-prices?r=3ehfyc Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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In this episode of Driven by Details, Matthew sits down with Steven McGuigan, owner of The Detail Nerd, for an honest conversation about building a detailing business, taking risks, and figuring out what success actually looks like.Steven shares his path from spending nearly two decades in the beer distribution industry to walking away from a career that was consuming his life and eventually building a detailing business from his home garage. What started as a leap into the unknown has grown into a business approaching its sixth year—and Steven is now facing another major decision: play it safe, or bet on himself again.Matthew and Steven dig into the realities behind running a small detailing business: pricing your work with confidence, learning to say no, investing in training, managing customer expectations, avoiding burnout, and finding the balance between quality, volume, and sustainable growth.They also discuss the value of continuing education and relationships within the detailing industry, why mindset can either support or sabotage your progress, and why success doesn't have to look the same for everyone.For Steven, the next chapter may mean moving beyond the home garage, opening a physical shop, building a team, and creating a business that can eventually become something bigger than himself.It's a conversation about detailing—but even more, it's about growth, work-life balance, calculated risk, and having the confidence to keep moving forward when the next step isn't guaranteed.Topics include:• Steven's journey from beer distribution to professional detailing• Starting The Detail Nerd from a home garage• Learning paint correction and ceramic coatings• Pricing, estimating, and communicating value• Why training and industry relationships matter• Quality vs. volume in a detailing business• Burnout and work-life balance• Defining success on your own terms• Steven's plans for a physical shop and future team• Knowing when it's time to bet on yourself again

Rohan Philip is the Product and Strategy Lead at MetricsCart, a digital commerce intelligence platform that helps brands monitor and improve performance across online retailers and marketplaces. In his role, he shapes product strategy around pricing, availability, content health, search visibility, ratings, and reviews, translating complex shelf data into practical actions for brands. Rohan specializes in holistic digital shelf management, review intelligence, automation, and the emerging impact of AI-powered shopping. In this episode… The digital shelf is shaped by far more than product titles and images. Pricing, availability, reviews, search visibility, and advertising all affect conversion. How can brands manage these interconnected signals without overextending their teams? Rohan Philip, an expert in product strategy and digital shelf intelligence, recommends treating every performance signal as part of one system. Brands should prioritize the retailers driving the most revenue, automate monitoring across secondary channels, and use reviews to uncover product issues, improve marketing language, and guide development. Rohan stresses that pricing, content health, ratings, availability, and search performance must be evaluated together, especially as AI agents reshape discovery and purchasing. A coordinated, insight-led approach helps teams protect profitability while preparing for a more automated shopping journey. In this episode of The Digital Deep Dive, Aaron Conant talks with Rohan Philip, Product and Strategy Lead at MetricsCart, about taking a holistic view of the digital shelf. Rohan explains how to prioritize top retailers, connect pricing and content signals, and turn reviews into actionable insights. He also examines automation, AI shopping agents, and the future of product discovery.

Recorded live at Equip Expo, this episode explores the non-negotiables of running a highly profitable landscaping business, from confidently charging premium prices to creating a supportive culture that attracts and retains top talent.

The Hidden Lightness with Jimmy Hinton – 65% of U.S. households are already unable to afford a median-priced new home under current housing costs. Its affordability calculations specifically include property taxes and insurance, demonstrating how these expenses can make the difference between affordable housing and housing that is financially out of reach...

John Quinn, founder and CEO of Wellnecity, joins Stacey Richter for an outtake from their conversation last fall on rethinking how self-insured employers build their provider networks. Rather than treating the network as one big, undifferentiated system, Quinn argues employers should think like a manufacturing supply chain: break healthcare into defined "subassemblies," or pods of care — pediatric care, a cancer journey, a kidney stone episode — and direct-contract for those pods whenever the price beats the fee-for-service average. If the boundaries of the pod are clear and the price comes in lower, Quinn says, the plan and the member both win, quality being equal. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ✅ Why Stacey Richter says the provider-network debate could fill "a 20-hour show," and why networks still have real upsides — administrative infrastructure, claims coordination, guaranteed provider payment, and broad access — even as critics like Mark Cuban ask on LinkedIn, "Why do we need networks? It is just a way for insurers to play pricing games." ✅ A real example of network rigidity: a self-insured employer identified 40 physicians who cost the plan upwards of $15 million in a single plan year while patient harm was occurring, and their ASO couldn't figure out how to remove those doctors from network under the existing contract structure ✅ How John Quinn defines a "subassembly" or "pod of care" — a bounded, definable episode like pediatric care or a cancer journey — and why purchasing that pod for less than the fee-for-service average is a win for the plan and member, assuming quality stays neutral ✅ Quinn's kidney stone example: a physician who says he can now treat a kidney stone in a 48-hour to five-day episode for roughly $2,000 to $3,000, versus the typical six weeks of pain, overuse of pain medication, and a price north of $10,000 ✅ Why Quinn frames network optimization as a manufacturing supply-chain problem — the same way an automobile gets built from subassemblies sourced from specialized providers around the globe — because it's a mental model CFOs and senior leadership at self-insured employers already trust ✅ Quinn's bottom line: "We have the tech and we've got the tools to do this at this point. We just have to get ourselves out of" the fee-for-service hangover WHY THIS MATTERS Provider networks have real tradeoffs: broad access and guaranteed payment on one side, opaque pricing and rigid contracts on the other. John Quinn's pitch to self-insured employers isn't to blow up the network model, but to layer bounded, directly contracted "pods of care" on top of it wherever a clear price beats the fee-for-service average. Framing that as supply-chain sourcing, rather than a wholesale network overhaul, gives risk-averse finance and HR leaders a model they already understand — and, Quinn argues, the technology to act on it already exists. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE LinkedIn Post by Mark Cuban Article: Medical Economics, "An Idea Whose Time Has Gone: Healthcare Provider Networks," by Jim Jusko, JD EP457 with Cynthia Fisher: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Apps EP433 with Justin Leader: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Apps EP501 with Ivana Krajcinovic, PhD: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Apps EP503 with Ryan Wells; Leo Spector, MD, MBA; and Adam Stavisky: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Apps EP485 with Cristin Dickerson, MD: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Apps EP486 with Stan Schwartz, MD: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Apps EP493 with John Quinn: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Apps EP495 with Mick Connors, MD: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Apps EP505 with Ahilan Sivaganesan, MD: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Apps === LINKS ===

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Zach Shefska. Co-founder of CarEdge, a consumer-focused automotive platform he launched with his father in 2019. CarEdge was created to bring greater transparency, fairness, and efficiency to the car-buying experience through pricing data, negotiation tools, consumer education, and AI-powered resources. The conversation explores the current automotive market, rising vehicle prices, strategies for buying and selling cars, the role of AI in negotiations, and practical advice for consumers seeking to avoid costly mistakes. Purpose of the Interview 1. Educate Consumers About Car Buying Zach's primary objective was to help consumers become smarter car buyers by understanding vehicle pricing, trade-ins, inspections, warranties, financing, and negotiation tactics. 2. Promote Transparency in the Automotive Industry CarEdge was founded to level the playing field between dealerships and consumers by providing tools and information that reduce confusion and increase buyer confidence. 3. Showcase the Power of AI and Technology Zach discussed how AI is being used to assist consumers with vehicle negotiations and purchasing decisions, making the process more accessible and less intimidating. 4. Share an Entrepreneurial Success Story The interview highlights how Zach and his father transformed a simple YouTube channel into a nationally recognized platform that helps hundreds of thousands of consumers each year. Key Takeaways 1. Car Prices Have Reached Historic Levels One of the most eye-opening parts of the discussion was Zach's explanation of today's automotive market. Average new vehicle prices exceed $50,000. Average used vehicle prices exceed $28,000. Affordable entry-level vehicle options have become increasingly rare. Lesson: Consumers need to carefully budget and research before making a vehicle purchase. 2. Never Skip a Pre-Purchase Inspection Zach repeatedly emphasized that a pre-purchase inspection is the most important step when buying a used vehicle. An independent mechanic can uncover issues that may not appear on vehicle history reports. Lesson: Spending a small amount upfront on an inspection can prevent major repair expenses later. 3. Do Most of Your Homework Before Going to a Dealership Today's buyers can complete much of the purchasing process online. Consumers should: Research prices Compare vehicles Review financing options Understand ownership costs The dealership visit should mainly be for the test drive and final inspection. Lesson: Preparation creates leverage and confidence. 4. Think Beyond the Monthly Payment Many consumers focus only on monthly payments when evaluating vehicles. Zach recommends considering: Depreciation Insurance Fuel expenses Maintenance Repairs Financing costs Lesson: The true cost of ownership extends far beyond the monthly note. 5. Extended Warranties Can Be Negotiated Many consumers assume warranty packages and protection plans are fixed-price products. Zach explains that buyers should: Ask for the total cost Understand what is covered Negotiate the price if interested Lesson: Everything in the finance office is part of the negotiation process. 6. Separate Trade-Ins from Vehicle Purchases A major strategy discussed was treating a trade-in as a separate transaction. Before visiting a dealership: Obtain offers from CarMax Obtain offers from Carvana Use those offers as leverage Lesson: Negotiating the purchase and trade separately helps maximize value. 7. Reliability Matters More Than Ever When discussing dependable vehicle brands, Zach highlighted: Toyota Honda Mazda He noted that reliability should be a major factor in purchasing decisions because maintenance and repair costs significantly impact long-term ownership expenses. Lesson: A lower-maintenance vehicle often provides better long-term value. 8. Driving Cars Longer Is a Smart Financial Strategy Rather than frequently upgrading, Zach recommends keeping vehicles longer and extracting maximum value from them. Lesson: Reducing depreciation is one of the easiest ways to save money over time. Notable Quotes On Entrepreneurship "Being an entrepreneur is scary. Putting your name associated with something, there's a lot of responsibility associated with that." On Car Shopping "Do your wants versus needs analysis." On Used-Car Purchases "Get a pre-purchase inspection." On Ownership Costs "The cost of a car is not just your monthly payment." On Extended Warranties "Ask them what the actual price is of the coverage." On Trade-Ins "Treat buying a car and selling a car as two separate transactions." On Affordability "Don't be spending more than 20% of your gross take-home income on your car." On Long-Term Ownership "Drive your car into the ground." On Reliability "Toyota, Honda, Mazda." The CarEdge Value Proposition CarEdge is built around four core principles: Transparency Providing real-time pricing insights and market data. Consumer Empowerment Giving buyers the information and negotiating tools needed to make informed decisions. AI-Powered Assistance Using technology to simplify vehicle buying and negotiation. Consumer Education Helping people avoid common mistakes that cost buyers time and money. Overall Assessment This interview serves as both a practical consumer guide and an entrepreneurial case study. Zach Shefska explains how CarEdge is helping consumers navigate an increasingly expensive and complex automotive marketplace while using technology to make the car-buying process more transparent. The central message is simple: informed buyers make better decisions. Whether purchasing a new vehicle, shopping for a used car, negotiating a warranty, or evaluating a trade-in, success comes from research, preparation, and understanding the full cost of ownership before signing on the dotted line. #SHMS #STRAW #BEST Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. 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Andrew, Ben, and Tom discuss CoreWeave soaring 17% after raising its 2026 CapEx guidance to $35-39 billion and pushing through roughly 25% price increases across its GPU pricing tiers, extending the useful life of its chips and signing an A100 contract through 2029 despite the SKU launching in 2020, Trump reportedly weighing changes to capital gains taxes including exemptions for homes worth $2 million or less and indexing gains to inflation, a discussion of whether eliminating the corporate income tax and capital gains tax in favor of ordinary income treatment would be simpler and more pro-growth, and a New York State Supreme Court judge temporarily blocking Mayor Mamdani's pied-a-terre tax rollout after finding the city improperly shifted the burden of proving primary-residence exemptions onto property owners, with arguments set for August 31.Join our live YouTube stream Monday through Friday at 8:30 AM EST:http://www.youtube.com/@TheMorningMarketBriefingPlease see disclosures:https://www.narwhal.com/disclosure

In this episode, Rob Conrad, Director of Pricing and Channel Marketing at Legrand North America, shares insights on the challenges and innovations in data center development, including size, complexity, and sustainability. Discover how industry trends are shaping the future of data infrastructure and what manufacturers and contractors are doing to keep pace.Here's where I ask a huge favor from you, I'm creating a newsletter as a way for you to share your thoughts on the episodes, share guest ideas and for me to give you insight into future episodes, and of course share great restaurants with you, please subscribe at  https://www.graybar.com/podcast#subscribe.Thank you for listening and please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review our show on your favorite app.To reach Rob Conrad on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-conrad-9234352/Learn more about Legrand (episode and show sponsor – thank you) and they're work with Data Centers: https://www.legrand.us/markets/data-center?utm_source=show_notes&utm_medium=show_link&utm_campaign=2026-2027_sponsorship&utm_content=rob_conradSADO in St Louis: https://www.sado-stl.com/YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/z7pR8AAqWQc

Send us Fan MailWhat separates a licensed real estate agent from a real producer?In Real Estate AF Episode 163, Mark Jones sits down with Jason Smith of San Antonio Real Producers and Miguel Herrera of The Agency San Antonio to move past the complaints and talk solutions: how agents turn pressure into production and panic into a real pivot.This conversation covers:• Why 2020–2022 created “order takers” who never had to build the fundamentals• Why a difficult market can still create opportunity• Why luxury is driven by relationships, trust, brand and experience—not simply lead generation• How Miguel built a career by finding a niche and going where the buyers were• Why top agents tell clients what they need to hear, not what they want to hear• How coaching, work ethic, pricing discipline and long-term relationships separate producers from pretenders• A rapid-fire “Producer or Pretender?” segment• A direct closing challenge: Somebody will win in this market—why not you?GUESTSJason Smith — Publisher, San Antonio Real Producers; small-business coach and consultanthttps://www.realproducersmag.com/locations/san-antonio-real-producers-89cc/Miguel Herrera — Luxury real estate producer and brokerage leader, The Agency San Antoniohttps://miguelherrera.theagencyresa.com/HOSTMark Jones | NMLS #513437Branch Manager | Sr. Mortgage Lender(210)683-1481https://mortgagetalkwithmark.com/Powered by LoanBot — smarter mortgage matching.QUESTION FOR YOU- Are you producing, pivoting or pretending right now?- Leave one action you are taking in the next 24 hours in the comments.Subscribe, share this episode with an agent who needs to hear it and turn on notifications for more unfiltered real estate and mortgage conversations.This program is for education and entertainment only. Guest statements and opinions are their own.#RealEstateAF #RealEstatePodcast #TopProducerCHANNEL & MORTGAGE DISCLOSUREMark Jones | Sr. Mortgage Loan Officer | Branch ManagerNMLS #513437iThink Mortgage powered by Premier Mortgage ResourcesPremier Mortgage Resources, LLC | Company NMLS #1169Equal Housing OpportunityAll content is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not financial, legal or tax advice. Nothing presented constitutes a commitment to lend, guarantee of approval, rate quote, offer to extend credit or representation that any particular loan program is available or appropriate for every borrower.All loans are subject to borrower qualification, credit approval, income and asset verification, underwriting requirements, acceptable property conditions, program eligibility and applicable federal and state regulations. Interest rates, loan programs, guidelines, costs, terms and availability are subject to change without notice and may vary based on borrower qualifications, property type, loan amount and market conditions.Opinions expressed by Mark Jones are his own and may not represent the views of Premier Mortgage Resources, LLC. Guest opinions and statements belong solely to the individual guests. Guest participation does not constitute an endorsement, referral arrangement or guarantee of any service.No compensation is paid or received for the referral of settlement-service business in violation of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act. Any businesses, professionals or services discussed are mentioned for educational or editorial purposes unless expressly disclosed otherwise.Mortgage scenarios, payment examples and financial illustrations discussed may be hypothetical and should not be interpreted as a personalized loan estimate, rate quote or determination of borrower eligibility.LoanBot and any AI-powered tools referenced are educational and informational resources only. They do not approve loans, make underwriting decisions or replace consultation with a licensed mortgage professional.MortgageTalkWithMark.comCHAPTERS00:00 Opening: From Pressure to Production01:12 Meet Jason Smith and Miguel Herrera04:56 Luxury Is a Mindset10:07 Bad Market or Opportunity?20:46 The Agent Production Gap22:54 COVID-Era “Order Takers”28:07 Solutions: Work, Training and Collaboration38:15 This Isn't 2008—Find Your Niche50:46 Luxury Clients, Pricing and Authority58:53 What Top Producers Do Differently1:07:58 Producer or Pretender? Rapid Fire1:15:07 Final Motivation: Why Not You?Support the showRealEstateAF is Powered by LoanBot.com Host: Mark Jones | Sr. Loan Officer | NMLS# 513437 If you would like to work with Mark on your next home purchase or as a partner visit iThink Mortgage.

If relationships built your real estate business, what are you doing today to make sure those relationships still remember you when their next move happens? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes sits down with Tracy Frandsen. Tracy Frandsen is a Northeast Florida real estate professional with 20 years of experience navigating booming markets, the foreclosure crisis, changing technology, and the constant evolution of the real estate industry. Her career began in 2006 in Green Cove Springs and quickly put her in the middle of one of the most challenging periods in housing history, where she worked inside a Fannie Mae brokerage managing foreclosed properties, complicated transactions, distressed homeowners, renters, repairs, valuations, and investor offers. Over the years, Tracy built a business heavily driven by repeat clients and referrals while learning that relationships alone still require consistent nurturing. She shares how working alongside her daughter in law Holly expanded the business, allowed them to combine complementary strengths, and strengthened their marketing and social media presence. Tracy also explains why brokerage support, continuous education, collaboration with other agents, neighborhood farming, staying top of mind, adaptability, and strong negotiation skills remain essential regardless of how experienced an agent becomes.   HighlightsTop of FormBottom of Form 00:00 - 05:20 Tracy Frandsen's Journey Into Real Estate Twenty years in Northeast Florida real estate Moving to Florida and working in retail Getting licensed in 2006 Discovering a love for homes and people Recognizing the long term potential of real estate 05:21 - 12:52 Surviving the Foreclosure Crisis Joining a Fannie Mae brokerage Managing dozens of foreclosed properties Working with occupied and abandoned homes Handling repairs valuations and cash for keys Learning real estate during a historic downturn 12:53 - 23:12 Training Mentorship and Bringing Holly Into the Business Why new agents need hands on support Feeling isolated without strong brokerage leadership The importance of continuous education Holly considering real estate after expecting twins Combining Tracy and Holly's complementary strengths 23:13 - 38:59 Building a Stronger Real Estate Team Creating flexibility through partnership Dividing responsibilities based on individual strengths Holly leading marketing and social media Managing the workload behind client transactions Using brokerage support to expand capacity 39:00 - 57:44 Staying Visible and Generating Repeat Business Why referrals alone are no longer enough Using technology and brokerage resources Staying consistent during busy and slow markets Neighborhood farming through targeted outreach Remaining top of mind with past clients 57:45 - 1:18:49 Collaboration Accountability and Negotiation Adjusting when buyers change their priorities Collaborating with agents inside and outside the brokerage Using accountability and education to keep growing Learning from successful agents and trusted vendors Navigating difficult negotiations and protecting client relationships   Quotes: "I love the real estate business. I love going in homes and seeing what's being done out there. I love growth. I love collaborating with other agents that are in the same business that I'm in." – Tracy Frandsen "There's always something to learn." – Tracy Frandsen "You have to stay ahead of the game." – Tracy Frandsen "You always have to be able to adjust. You have to listen." – Tracy Frandsen   To contact Tracy Frandsen, learn more about her business, and make her a part of your network, make sure to follow her Website, Instagram, and Facebook.   Connect with Tracy Frandsen! Website: http://Frandsenteam.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefrandsenteam Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefrandsenteam   Connect with me! Website: toprealtorjacksonville.com   Website: toprealtorstaugustine.com    SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW as we discuss real estate excellence with the best of the best. #RealEstateExcellence #TracyFrandsen #RealEstateExcellence #RealEstatePodcast #NortheastFloridaRealEstate #JacksonvilleRealEstate #FloridaRealEstate #RealEstateAgent #RealEstateCareer #RealEstateSuccess #RealEstateTraining #RealEstateMarketing #RealEstateReferrals #RelationshipMarketing #RealEstateTeam #RealEstateNegotiation #RealEstateMentorship #RealtorLife #RealEstateGrowth #RealEstateTechnology #RealEstateCollaboration

In this episode, Logan and guest co-host Julianne sit down with Jackie Baker, founder of Spark Events and co-founder of Event Pro Suite, for an honest conversation about pricing. Jackie shares the mistakes most event planners make without realizing it, where she landed after years of trial and error across flat-fee, percentage-based, and hourly structures, and what finally made her start charging what her work is actually worth. If you've ever undercharged, over-delivered, or struggled to raise your rates with long-term clients, this one is for you.SHOW NOTES:Purchase our on-demand How to Start an Event Planning Business Workshop: https://bettereventspod.com/workshopConnect with Jackie Baker:Website: https://www.sparkeventshq.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackiewoodbaker/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparkeventshq/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sparkeventshqRelated Episodes:Ep. #230 - When and How to Raise Your Event Rates Confidently: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0uVLTOY3lqRqxrnxNlWHXx?si=BOFMTQmrQd2cOGKMh0Bb3QEp. #211 - Fractional CFO interview with Kelle Thorpe: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0plbiquoAHS5tpbFs0593K?si=Myft59dyQGiTmRNWl8XukwEp. #147 with Jackie Baker: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3piq1gn938vKhNK39V4RFLConnect with guest co-host Julianne Read on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianneread/Learn more about the pod, Better Events Conference and more: https://bettereventspod.com/the-latestWant our updated free run of show template? Download it here: https://bettereventspod.com/templates/p/run-of-show-template-freeTHANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!——FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:@bettereventspod@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)@epeventsllc (Mary)

Hayden Fake got his dedicated excavator in mid-June.By July, Mountain Mulching had generated $85,675 in confirmed revenue.In this episode, I sit down with Hayden to break down what happened between those two points and the systems he's putting in place to turn that early momentum into a repeatable business.We talk about how he launched the company, set up his website and Jobber, started running Facebook ads, built lead follow-up automations, established his crew day rate, and learned to confidently sell high-value forestry mulching and fire mitigation projects.Hayden also shares what it was like putting himself on camera for local Facebook ads, dealing with the fear of what friends and people in town might think, and realizing that the reward of marketing your business is much bigger than the risk of somebody giving you a hard time.We also get into:Pricing jobs when every property is differentWhy Facebook ads work so well for local service businessesGetting over imposter syndrome by doing the workFire mitigation and selective thinningBuilding systems instead of relying on hustleAutomating Facebook leads into JobberWhy following someone a few steps ahead can accelerate your growthChoosing equipment based on ROI instead of the “shiny new object”Building recurring maintenance opportunitiesThe crew-versus-backlog chicken-and-egg problemHayden's goal for August: break the $100K/month mark.

Frizzled receptors look like GPCRs — but the field is split on whether they actually are. Gunnar Schulte has spent 25 years building the case, one receptor at a time.Schulte is a professor at Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, where his lab investigates Wnt–frizzled signaling at the molecular level. His research maps G-protein coupling specificity across all 10 frizzled subtypes, develops conformational biosensors to detect receptor activation, and searches for small molecules that could finally make frizzled receptors pharmacologically tractable. In this conversation, he walks through the evidence — what the conformational data show, why the Wnt ligand problem has stalled the field for decades, and how a compound originally designed for Smoothened became the closest thing frizzled pharmacology has to a starting point.Why each frizzled subtype couples to a different G protein — and why that distinction changes how the field should think about targeting themWhy 19 Wnt ligands remain almost impossible to work with, and what the lipid modification problem costs drug discoveryHow SAG1.3, a Smoothened agonist, became the first small molecule to activate frizzled 6 as a partial agonistWhat conformational sensors reveal about frizzled activation — and why Schulte considers this his strongest argument for their GPCR identityHow disheveled and G proteins may compete for receptor access through conformational selectionDr. GPCR Ecosystem: https://www.ecosystem.drgpcr.com/Membership & Pricing: https://www.ecosystem.drgpcr.com/university-pricingWeekly News: https://www.ecosystem.drgpcr.com/gpcr-weekly-news

How do you value a memory semiconductor stock like SK Hynix when no one can predict DRAM prices? Equity analyst Shan Rui Yeo walks through the team's Monte Carlo valuation framework: a discounted cash flow run through thousands of scenarios that prices the business on a distribution of returns rather than a single forecast. He also explains how two-times leveraged single-stock ETFs have been amplifying SK Hynix's daily price swings, why regulators and Korean brokers are responding to retail leverage, and why flow-driven volatility can be a gift for long-term investors. The through-line: memory can be cyclical, structurally growing, and wealth-creating all at once. 0:00 - Introduction & Disclaimer 0:21 - How Do You Value a Memory Stock Amid Huge Uncertainty? 0:54 - Monte Carlo Valuation: Pricing SK Hynix on a Distribution of Outcomes 5:27 - Day-to-Day Volatility: Fundamentals or Flows? 6:17 - How 2x Leveraged Single-Stock ETFs Amplify SK Hynix Price Swings 9:40 - What Investors Underappreciate About the Memory Industry 10:21 - Closing Thoughts & Subscribe Key Takeaways Key uncertain variables (DRAM prices, supply response, China risk) are modelled as ranges and run through thousands of scenarios; the output is a distribution of returns, treated stochastically. SK Hynix scenarios: bull (prices hold through the decade), realistic (decline from 2028 as supply arrives), bear (accelerated decline on over-investment and Chinese supply). The test is being paid adequately across the whole distribution, not picking the right scenario; the distribution centred around 12% with positive skew. New data points (LTAs signed, capacity expansion) update the distributions; position sizing follows the shape, and the team trimmed as the shares ran. Two-times leveraged ETFs rebalance by buying after rises and selling after falls, amplifying 10 to 15% daily moves in SK Hynix. Flow-driven volatility widens the gap between price and value, which long-term investors can use. Memory can be cyclical, structurally growing, and wealth-creating at the same time. Host: Rob Campbell, CFA, Institutional Portfolio Manager Guest: Shan Rui Yeo, CFA, Equity Analyst This episode is available for download anywhere you get your podcasts. Founded in 1974, Mawer Investment Management Ltd. (pronounced "more") is a privately owned independent investment firm managing assets for institutional and individual investors. Mawer employs over 250 people in Canada, U.S., and Singapore. Visit us at: https://www.youtube.com/@MawerInvestment https://www.mawer.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/mawer-investment-management/ https://www.instagram.com/mawerinvestmentmanagement/ #ArtOfBoring #MawerInvestmentManagement #MawerInvestment #Podcast #Finance #Investing #semiconductor #tech #techexplained #memory #skhynix

  How are ethylene and propylene prices established in one of the world's most influential olefins markets? As trade flows evolve and pricing mechanisms continue to develop, the US market offers valuable insight into how prices are discovered, referenced and negotiated across the olefins value chain. In this episode, Craig Barry, Lead Olefins Consultant and Michael Camarda, Senior Editorial Lead for US Olefins, discuss the factors shaping ethylene and propylene pricing in the US and what sets the market apart from other major regions.       Listen to learn more about:   Why the US market has become a key reference point for global ethylene and propylene pricing. How spot market activity has changed the way market participants assess value and negotiate contracts. The differences between US ethylene and propylene markets, including the growing role of pricing indexes. What expanding exports and changing market fundamentals could mean for olefins pricing in the years ahead.  This episode is part of the Olefins Market Structure & Pricing podcast series, where Argus experts share insights into the pricing mechanisms and market dynamics shaping ethylene and propylene markets across Asia, Europe and the US. Bringing together perspectives from each major region, the series highlights why pricing practices differ across global olefins markets, how prices are established and referenced, and the market fundamentals that influence commercial pricing decisions.

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In this episode, Heather and Nicole Begley unpack the thoughts that make selling feel uncomfortable, awkward, or even "gross." They explore why photographers hesitate to make offers, the assumptions we make about what clients can afford, and how fear of rejection can keep you from giving people the opportunity to work with you. The big shift? Your job isn't to convince someone to hire you—it's to confidently extend the invitation and let them decide. Key Takeaways: Your job isn't to convince people to hire you. Your job is to make the offer and allow them to decide. "I don't want to bother them" is a thought worth examining. If you believe you're bothering someone, you're naturally going to hesitate. Selling becomes easier when you shift from "get energy" to "service energy." Instead of trying to get a yes, focus on offering an opportunity that could genuinely help someone. Don't make financial decisions for your clients. You don't know what they value, what they're willing to invest in, or what they can afford. Don't be the one who tells yourself no. Give people the opportunity to say yes or no for themselves. You may undervalue your work because your skills feel easy to you. What you've spent years mastering may feel simple now—but that doesn't mean it's not valuable. What if you're not too expensive... but too cheap? Pricing can influence perceived value, and lower isn't automatically better. Rejection isn't a verdict on you. Someone choosing not to buy doesn't mean they're rejecting you, your talent, or your worth. Your feelings can reveal your thoughts. If you're feeling nervous, heavy, or hesitant, get curious about what you're thinking underneath it. Belief makes sharing your business easier. When you genuinely believe in yourself, your offer, and the value you provide, making an invitation becomes much more natural. How to Support the Podcast: Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. Please like, share, and leave a review. If you like the content, please share with your friends by posting on social media so that we can reach and impact more people. Join our next free coaching workshop: www.getcoachedbyheather.com Connect: Heather Lahtinen: Website, Facebook, Instagram 

From 1-peso cactus pads in Mexico to multi-thousand-dollar FIFA World Cup tickets, host Marcos Lopez pulls back the curtain on how ancient barter, the birth of currency, and corporate storytelling trick your brain into accepting manufactured prices. #Value #Currency #Marketing---------- ☕ Support the Show:Toss a coffee into the virtual jar to keep our studio mic hot and research moving forward:

As North American fuel flows shift, El Paso is becoming a more important pricing point for gasoline and diesel moving across the Southwest. In this episode, Amanda Hilow (Distillates Editor, US Products) and Jared Ainsworth (Gasoline Editor) discuss the launch of Argus' new El Paso assessments, including Argus ULSD fob El Paso and four new gasoline assessments covering regular and premium CBOB.  The conversation looks at why El Paso's role is growing as Gulf Coast supply moves west, California refinery capacity tightens, Arizona seeks more secure inland routes and Mexico remains a major outlet for US gasoline exports.    

In today's Daily Fix:Take-Two's CEO Strauss Zelnick claimed in an interview that preorders for the $100 Ultimate Edition of Grand Theft Auto 6 is outselling the standard $80 edition. Pricing for the game has been the subject of controvery as most AAA games are still sold at $70. In other news, Sony is releasing limited-edtiion Wolverine PS5 consoles and console covers, plus physical drive covers. A Wolverine-themed PS5 DualSense controller will also be available. Pricing varies depending on which version of the PS5 you choose. And finally, Halloween: The Game has been refused classification in Australia, and won't be sold in New Zealand. This is reportedly due to drug use in the game.

Nephilim Death Squad breaks down the full Brohemian Grove / BroGrove experience with Matthew Hepner of Straight Bible and Zack of The Berean Files. From the Brohemian Grove VIP Day at The Standard Coffee Shop to the massive main event, this episode goes behind the scenes on what happened before, during, and after one of the wildest NDS gatherings yet.The crew discusses the live Bible study, Christian fellowship, conspiracy roundtables, comedy, technical chaos, venue problems, and the army of listeners and content creators who came together for the event. David “The Raven” Corbo and Top Lobsta explain the confrontation that brought the final performance to an abrupt end, while Zach recounts watching the event's police security detail react to the conversations happening on stage.They also revisit the unforgettable combination of Owen Benjamin and Dr. Heather Lynn, including the darkly comedic discussion surrounding ritual cannibalism, Charlie Kirk, anthropology, and Communion. The conversation expands into Rob Skiba, flat earth, Neil deGrasse Tyson, institutional distrust, Flock cameras, Wi-Fi surveillance, 6G technology, Satan's Little Season, spiritual warfare, and the dangers of going too far down conspiracy rabbit holes.One of the most serious moments comes from the BroGrove roundtable with Austin Picard of The Underclass Podcast, where a conspiracy discussion unexpectedly becomes a conversation about darkness, faith, Scripture, and turning your attention back toward God.The guys also recap appearances and interactions involving Ed Mabry, Laura Baker, John Lenhart, Royce and Mersh, Demon Erasers, Seth Kicklighter, Jeremiah Skiba, Skiba News, Prometheus Lens, JT Follows JC, and many more.Most importantly, they discuss why Christian community, knowing God personally, spiritual warfare, and keeping Christ at the center matter more than simply collecting information about darkness.What was your favorite Brohemian Grove moment? Should NDS do another BroGrove, and who should appear next time?Let us know in the comments.00:00 Brohemian Grove Recap Intro00:55 Matthew Heppner & Zach of The Berean Files02:22 The BroGrove VIP Day and Main Event05:39 Glorifying God Through Brohemian Grove07:43 Why the Final Performance Suddenly Ended14:08 The Venue Confrontation Gets Heated18:16 The Police Officer Watching BroGrove21:15 Owen Benjamin & Dr. Heather Lynn on Cannibalism24:13 BroGrove, Charlie Kirk & the Memorial Highway30:43 Planning the Next Brohemian Grove31:39 The Challenge of Moderating Conspiracy Roundtables33:33 The Austin Picard Intervention35:17 Conspiracy Darkness vs Looking Toward God40:02 Rob Skiba, Flat Earth & Neil deGrasse Tyson42:11 The Positive Side of BroGrove43:33 VIP Day at The Standard Coffee Shop45:16 Burying the Hatchet With Mersh49:01 Owen Benjamin, Royce & Mersh Behind the Scenes53:12 The BroGrove Content Creator Lineup54:49 Jack Takes Over the Livestream01:03:28 Demon Erasers, Seth Kicklighter & BroGrove Chaos01:08:15 Lightsabers, Whips & the After-Hours Hangout01:10:26 Meeting the Conspiracy Community in Real Life01:13:37 Christian Unity Inside the Conspiracy World01:17:01 Cannibalism, Jesus, Communion & the Bread and Wine01:20:22 Zach's Cannibalism Story01:24:11 Flock Cameras, Wi-Fi Surveillance & 6G01:25:07 The HGTV Conspiracy Theory01:33:33 Are Churches Preparing Christians for Spiritual Warfare?01:44:06 Roundtable Problems & the Alien Mask01:50:54 Ed Mabry, Laura Baker & the VIP Bible Study01:51:29 Intimacy With God vs Intellectual Christianity02:05:00 BroGrove Merch, Podcasts & Creator Community02:10:00 Owen Benjamin Hanging Out With the Audience02:30:00 Gratitude for the NDS Community02:41:37 Truth or Con, Skiba News & Dallas Plans02:45:00 BroGrove Kids Day & Future Event Ideas02:47:23 What the Next Brohemian Grove Could Look Like02:50:10 Kurt Metzger, Sam Tripoli & Future Guests02:53:33 Changing the BroGrove Format02:55:00 Future Venues, Pricing & Event Plans03:00:00 Could BroGrove Take Over a Movie Theater?03:04:11 The Berean Files & Closing ThoughtsThe Berean Files — Zack KilleyYouTube: https://youtube.com/@thebereanfilesApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-berean-files/id1887826045Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-berean-files--6950329Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bereanfiles/Patreon (Watch Live episodes, early & ad free): https://www.patreon.com/NephilimDeathSquadWebsite & Merch: https://nephilimdeathsquad.comListen/Watch:Audio Podcast: nephilimdeathsquad.carrd.co/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NephilimDeathSquadX: https://twitter.com/NephilimDSquadInstagram: https://instagram.com/nephilimdeathsquadFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/share/1AscxBNoH4/ TopLobsta:X: https://twitter.com/TopLobstaInstagram: https://instagram.com/TopLobstaMerch: https://TopLobsta.comRaven:X: https://twitter.com/DavidLCorboInstagram: https://instagram.com/ravenofndsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nephilim-death-squad--6389018/support.☠️ Nephilim Death Squad — New episodes 5x/week.Join our Patreon for early access, bonus shows & the private Telegram hive.Subscribe on YouTube & Rumble, follow @NephilimDSquad on X/Instagram, grab merch at toplobsta.com. Questions/bookings: chroniclesnds@gmail.com — Stay dangerous.

What if some of the decisions that feel most responsible today are quietly creating bigger problems for your business tomorrow? We explore how avoiding immediate discomfort can show up in our pricing, hiring, marketing, client policies, documentation, and willingness to delegate. We discuss why doing everything ourselves, tolerating mediocre performance, underpricing services, and saying yes to every client can eventually limit the business we actually want to build. We also look at how stronger systems, better documentation, consistent marketing, clear contracts, and intentional team development give us more options instead of fewer. Ultimately, we challenge ourselves to accept a little discomfort today so that our future selves inherit a business instead of simply another job. Main topics: Escaping the knowledge trap Building intentional team culture Pricing for sustainable growth Creating better client boundaries Choosing long-term business thinking Main takeaway: "Long-term thinking is really about willingness to feel a little discomfort today, so that future you inherits a business instead of a job" It can be tempting to make the decision that feels easiest right now. Keep the price where it is. Do the difficult visit yourself. Skip documenting the process. Say yes to the client even though you know they are outside your boundaries. The uncomfortable conversation, price increase, new SOP, hiring standard, marketing investment, or boundary you establish today may be exactly what gives you more freedom tomorrow. You don't have to fix everything at once, but you can identify one area where "just for now" has quietly become the permanent way you operate. Links: Check out our Starter Packs See all of our discounts!

It's Not Too Expensive: The Psychology of Pricing | Psychology of Selling Travel (Part 2) Have you ever sent a travel quote only to hear, "That's more than we wanted to spend" or "We're going to think about it"? As travel advisors, it's easy to assume price is the problem—but what if that's not the real objection? In Part 2 of my Psychology of Selling Travel series, we're diving into the fascinating psychology behind pricing and why clients often say something is "too expensive" even when money isn't the real issue. You'll learn why perceived value matters more than the actual price tag, how to position your expertise with confidence, and simple shifts in your communication that can help clients feel more confident saying "yes." This episode isn't about convincing people to spend more money. It's about helping clients understand the value of the experience you're creating and positioning yourself as the trusted expert they hired for a reason. If you've ever struggled with pricing conversations, planning fees, or handling budget objections, this episode is packed with practical strategies you can start using immediately. In this episode, you'll learn: Why people don't buy based on price aloneWhat clients really mean when they say, "It's too expensive"The difference between price and perceived valueHow to confidently present travel investments without apologizingWhy setting budget expectations early builds trustThe psychology behind pricing anchors and comparison optionsWhy planning fees actually position you as a professionalSmall language shifts that make pricing conversations feel more naturalHow to overcome budget objections while serving your clients with integrityWhy your expertise is one of the most valuable things you're selling Whether you're selling Disney vacations, cruises, all-inclusive resorts, luxury travel, or custom international itineraries, understanding pricing psychology will help you have more confident conversations and create a better client experience from the very beginning. Resources & Links ✨ Interested in becoming a travel advisor? I'd love to chat about joining my agency. ✨ Follow me for weekly travel advisor marketing tips, business systems, and sales strategies. Website: https://www.lindsaydollinger.com and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lindsay.dollinger ✨ Subscribe to Passports, Profits & Pixie Dust so you never miss an episode in the Psychology of Selling Travel series. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with another travel advisor who needs a little more confidence when talking about pricing. Because here's the truth: Clients don't book because your vacation is the cheapest. They book because they believe it's the right investment—and because they trust the person guiding them there.

Welcome to another Unscripted episode of Design Business Freedom, where your real-world interior design business questions get answered with practical, profitable strategies built from more than three decades in the industry. In this episode, we're tackling interior design markups, procurement management fees, internet purchases, day rates, travel billing, and flat-fee pricing so you can protect your profit while delivering a better client experience. Pricing an interior design project can feel complicated when there are dozens of ways to charge for products, procurement, sourcing, installs, travel, construction projects, and furnishings. This episode breaks down how to create clear pricing systems, take responsibility for procurement without giving away your expertise, calculate profitable day rates, and use proven flat-fee formulas instead of relying on hourly guesses. In This Episode You Will Learn: Treat internet purchases like any other procurement source by researching return policies, freight responsibilities, damage procedures, and vendor requirements before ordering. Build a procurement management fee into every product your design firm purchases instead of treating product purchasing as an unpaid administrative task. Protect your interior design business by clearly defining client-purchased products, receiving responsibilities, inspections, returns, repairs, and replacements in your contract. Calculate a profitable day rate for installs, travel, and out-of-town projects so your time and design talent are never given away for free. Use proven flat-fee pricing strategies inside your Design Business Freedom model rather than estimating hours and simply rolling them into one number. While one word can truly grow your profits, mastering more will lead to a full business and personal transformation. Get them all in my book "The Language of Success: 35 Words to Boost Your Worth and Wealth". You'll be pleasantly surprised at the effectiveness of these word swaps and the increased confidence you'll feel in business and life.  Timestamps: (00:04) Welcome to another Design Business Freedom Unscripted episode (02:06) Managing internet purchases, sourcing, returns, and procurement responsibilities (05:18) Why product purchases should flow through your firm (06:30) Charging procurement management fees across all project goods (09:24) Procurement fees, transparency, and profitable markup percentage ranges (14:08) Understanding industry markups and calculating from designer net (16:17) Retail pricing, VIP savings, transparency, and ethical alignment (20:14) Why exclusive trade resources strengthen your sourcing strategy (23:41) Why your time on installation day is never free (24:10) Calculating day rates for travel and installations (27:19) Building a profitable interior designer day rate (30:14) Moving from hourly billing into profitable flat fees (33:46) Five flat-fee methods and protecting against underestimated hours (36:01) Having money conversations before presenting project pricing (39:43) Choosing square-foot, per-room, and project-cost pricing methods (42:42) Why flat fees require stronger interior design discovery (45:10) Defining scope and deliverables for profitable flat-fee projects Key Takeaways: Procurement is a professional management service, and every product your firm handles should contribute appropriately to your profitability. Interior designers should charge for installation leadership, travel, and project days because your expertise remains valuable wherever the work happens. Successful flat fees come from proven formulas and clearly defined scope, not from guessing how many hours a project might take. A profitable interior design business starts with strong discovery and money conversations before presenting fees or committing to project scope. About Melissa Galt: Melissa Galt is an award-winning business coach, marketing consultant, speaker, and interior designer with more than 30 years of experience helping interior designers build profitable, scalable, and sustainable businesses. Through Design Business Freedom, Melissa shares proven Interior Design Business strategies, Interior Design Marketing insights, leadership training, pricing expertise, and growth systems designed to help designers attract better clients, increase profitability, and create lasting success. Connect with Melissa Instagram Facebook Linkedin Website  

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When you invest in a business coach, what should you really expect in return?A longer to-do list? More ideas? A formula that worked for someone else in a different market, with a different team and a completely different business model?I don't think so.Good business coaching should help you build a stronger business and become a smarter, more capable business owner. It should improve your profit, sharpen your decision-making, strengthen your systems and help you understand how every part of your studio works together.Because the goal is not to become dependent on a coach.The goal is to become more confident, more strategic and more in control of your growth.In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, I'm sharing my philosophy on business coaching and what boutique fitness studio owners should expect when they invest in support.We explore the difference between strategy and tactics, why there is no single formula for building a successful Pilates, barre or yoga studio, and why advice without context often creates more noise rather than more progress.Your marketing affects your sales. Your sales affect onboarding. Onboarding affects retention. Retention affects capacity. Capacity affects pricing. Pricing affects profit. And profit affects your ability to hire, lead and grow.Your studio is an interconnected business ecosystem. Great coaching should help you see the whole picture.In this episode, you'll learn:Why good coaching should build capability rather than dependencyThe difference between receiving advice and developing strategic judgmentWhy another studio owner's successful tactic may not work in your businessHow to evaluate the return on investment from business coachingWhy your goals, market, capacity, strengths and desired lifestyle should shape your strategyHow sustainable growth differs from chasing short-term revenueWhat questions to ask before choosing a business coach or coaching programWhy your energy and wellbeing are part of your business strategyThis episode is for Pilates, barre and yoga studio owners who are considering business coaching, questioning whether their current support is producing meaningful results or feeling overwhelmed by conflicting advice.The right coach should not simply tell you what to do next. She should help you understand why a decision makes sense, how it fits into the wider business and what trade-offs you need to consider.Ultimately, your business should become stronger through coaching—and so should you.If this approach resonates with you, learn more about Thrive, my business coaching program for boutique fitness studio owners who want to build profitable, sustainable businesses with stronger strategy, systems, leadership and financial performance.Visit springthree.com/thrive to learn more.Got a question for Seran? Add it here

What happens when a former client returns for a live pricing coaching session? Mark Richman, CEO of Skeleton Key, shares how applying Mark Stiving's value-selling principles helped increase his close rate from 35% to 70% by focusing on customer outcomes instead of pitching solutions. Now, he returns to the hot seat to workshop his toughest pricing challenges in real time—from buyers who can't quantify value to outcome-based pricing and pricing for emotional outcomes.  This isn't another pricing interview; it's a front-row seat to a CEO getting his sales strategy challenged, refined, and rebuilt in real time.    Why You Have to Check Out Today's Podcast: Steal the framework that helped transform a 35% win rate into 70% — without changing his product. Find out why your prospects' "solution" is often the biggest obstacle to closing the deal. Watch Mark Stiving challenges Mark Richman's sales strategy and uncover the hidden pricing opportunities he almost missed.    "That willingness to not talk about what we do and that focus on why the client's there in the first place and how you can really help them achieve the outcome they want has transformed the way I sell. I went from about a 35% close rate to a 60 to 70% close rate."  — Mark Richman   Topics Covered: 01:30 – A Live Pricing Coaching Session Begins. Mark Richman returns to the hot seat as Mark Stiving coaches him through real pricing and sales challenges. 03:10 – Why Nobody Cares About Your Product. Mark Stiving explains why buyers purchase outcomes, while Richman shares how this mindset transformed his sales process. 05:15 – From 35% to 70% Win Rates. Mark Richman reveals the conversation shift that doubled his close rate, and Mark explains why it works. 08:45 – When Buyers Ask for the Wrong Solution. Mark Richman shares a real AI sales conversation, and Mark shows how to uncover the real problem instead. 16:20 – Pricing Emotional Outcomes. Can you charge for less stress and more time? Mark and Mark Richman debate when emotional value is enough. 19:15 – The Customers You Should Walk Away From. Mark explains why buyers who can't define success are often impossible to serve well. 27:40 – Finding the Right Pricing Metric. Mark shares alternatives to outcome pricing that let your revenue grow alongside your customers' success. 30:50 – The Pricing Opportunity Richman Almost Missed. A regulatory deadline becomes a lesson from Mark on willingness to pay and pricing confidence. 36:10 – The Biggest Lesson from the Coaching Session. Mark shares one pricing experiment every business should try, while Richman explains the sales lesson that changed everything.   Key Takeaways: "You're not exploiting the customer by charging for value. The only question is whether the customer believes the price is fair." — Mark Stiving "What matters isn't your hourly rate. What matters is whether it's a fair exchange for the value you're creating." — Mark Richman "Raise your prices. Win fewer deals at higher prices and make more money." — Mark Stiving "Helping clients uncover the value of solving the right problem changed everything about how I sell." — Mark Richman   Connect with Mark Richman: Website: https://skeletonkey.com Email: mark.richman@skeletonkey.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markrichman/   Connect with Mark Stiving: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stiving/ Email: mark@impactpricing.com  

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As an eBay seller, chances are you use eBay's Product Research as your go-to tool for setting prices. Beware! In this episode of the I Love to Be Selling podcast, you'll learn about a Product Research site glitch that could have you leaving money on the table or pricing yourself out of a sale. Tune in to find out what's glitching, how to double-check your pricing, and how to work around this glitch until it's fixed. You'll also gain access to I Love to Be Selling's exclusive 2026 Pinterest Power Guide for eBay Sellers, on sale for a limited time only at 50% off. Shoppers use Pinterest to discover products, making it a perfect place to showcase your eBay inventory — and this guide covers everything you need to know to get your Pinterest up and working for you pronto, including simple step-by-step instructions designed specifically for eBay sellers to help them attract more buyers. Download your copy for half price today at https://ilovetobeselling.com/webinars-and-workshops/pinterest-power-flash/. I'm Kathy, and I love to be selling!

In this latest OIES podcast from the Electricity Programme, Dimitra Apostolopoulou engages in a discussion with Tim Schittekatte, a Senior Director at FTI Consulting and a part-time professor at the Florence School of Regulation, about his latest paper titled “Time-Varying Electricity Pricing is a Powerful Tool – But Without the Grid in the Loop, It […] The post OIES Podcast – Time-Varying Electricity Pricing is a Powerful Tool – But Without the Grid in the Loop, It Risks Going Off The Rails appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.

What happens when you discover a vintage card you believe has been overlooked, buy it, and then one of the biggest voices in collectibles suddenly calls out the exact same thing? In Part 2 of our post-National Sports Cards Live conversation, Jeremy Lee, Joe Poirot and David Chase are joined by Leighton Sheldon of Just Collect and Auction Wire for a deeper look at pricing, buying and negotiating at the 2026 National. Leighton gives us the dealer's perspective on the "overpriced National" debate and explains what he saw from both sides of the table. We dig into the difference between commodity cards and genuinely scarce cards, when comps matter, when they don't tell the whole story, paying premiums for exceptional eye appeal, and why building rapport can make a real difference when trying to get a deal done. Then things take an unexpected turn. Jeremy reveals the 1935 Mickey Mouse card he had identified months earlier as a new personal grail, along with an extremely scarce O-Pee-Chee variation he discovered through Auction Wire. David had also started buying cards from the set at the National. Then, almost immediately afterward, a video surfaced of Gary Vaynerchuk specifically calling out 1935 Mickey Mouse and 1940 Superman as vintage fictional cards he believes have significant potential. Within days, available examples began disappearing and asking prices jumped dramatically. Coincidence? The Gary Vee effect? Or an overlooked segment of vintage collecting finally starting to get attention? We also get the incredible story behind Leighton's 1948 Leaf Hal Newhouser deal with David, discuss why relationships still matter in the hobby, and look at how tools like Auction Wire are changing the way collectors discover cards they might otherwise never find. Featuring Jeremy Lee, Joe Poirot, David Chase and Leighton Sheldon.

Asia's olefins market is highly integrated, with most ethylene consumed internally and only limited volumes available for trade. In this episode of the Chemical Conversations series, Argus' Sarah Rae, VP for Ethylene and Derivatives, speaks with Toong Shien Lee, Head of Olefins Editorial, about how ethylene and propylene markets in Asia are structured and priced — and what sets them apart from other regions. Tune in for insights on: Asia's olefins market structure and trade flows Why oversupply is driving buyers toward spot deals How contract prices are settled and formulas applied How PDH economics are shaping Asian propylene prices   This episode is part of the 'Olefins Market Structure & Pricing' podcast series, where Argus experts share insights into the pricing mechanisms and market dynamics shaping ethylene and propylene markets across Asia, Europe and the US. Bringing together perspectives from each region, the Argus team highlight why pricing practices differ across global olefins markets and the market fundamentals that influence commercial pricing decisions.   Listen to the other episodes in the series for a global view of olefins markets, and check back soon for upcoming releases.   Learn more about Argus' Polymers Analytics service covering supply-demand fundamentals, capacities and detailed expert insight for the polyethylene and polypropylene markets: https://view.argusmedia.com/polymers-analytics.html

Introduction  AI is reshaping insurance, but successful transformation isn't just about adopting the latest technology. It's about designing tools that people actually want to use.  In this episode, Robin Merttens is joined by Dani Katz, Co-founder and Director of Optalitix, to explore why the future of pricing lies in bringing underwriters and actuaries closer together rather than forcing them into the same way of working.  Drawing on recent industry research and practical experience supporting insurers and reinsurers, Dani explains why human-centred design is becoming just as important as technical innovation. From the enduring role of Excel to the rise of natural language AI, the conversation explores how technology can remove repetitive work while giving insurance professionals more time to focus on judgement, strategy and commercial decision-making.  You'll also hear why Dani believes AI will create new opportunities across the insurance market rather than replace the next generation of talent.  In this episode you'll learn:  Why successful pricing transformation depends on people as much as technology  How AI can simplify underwriting without becoming a 'black box'  Why actuaries and underwriters need different tools and different user experiences  What insurers can learn from the continued popularity of Excel  How modern pricing platforms are helping bridge the gap between actuarial models and underwriting workflows  Why removing manual data preparation could unlock more strategic work for actuaries  What the future of the London Market could look like as AI and automation become mainstream  Why expanding insurance coverage, not reducing headcount, could be AI's biggest impact on the industry  If you like what you're hearing, please leave us a review on whichever platform you use or contact Robin Merttens on LinkedIn.  Sign up to the InsTech newsletter for a fresh view on the world every Wednesday morning.

Benjamin Behrooz has built a family of branding agencies, Branding Los Angeles, Branding Aloha, Branding Texas, Branding Miami, and Branding New York, on one simple idea: nobody buys from a business they don't trust, and nobody trusts a business they can't find. In this episode Roy and Ben dig into the collision of branding, SEO, and AEO (answer engine optimization), and why construction companies, plumbers, electricians, and other blue collar trades are some of the best proof of concept for it. Ben explains why his agency now spans five markets across the US, why he believes skilled tradespeople are the next generation of millionaires as AI reshapes the job market, and how his team helps businesses become the answer AI actually recommends when someone searches for a licensed, bonded, weekend-available plumber. The conversation covers pricing models for marketing services, why "own your website, own your phone number" matters more than ever, the red flag of a client who's burned through four marketing companies in a year, and Ben's blunt take on why letting a machine fly the plane without a human at the controls is a recipe for disaster.   ⏱️ TIMESTAMP 0:02 - Welcome to the Podfather Podcast, intro to Benjamin Behrooz 1:03 - Why five branding agencies across five markets 2:25 - Franchise, partnership, or location-based SEO model 4:16 - Working with coaches and the 50/30/20 split of marketing, psychology, and coaching 5:12 - Why blue collar trades are the next generation of millionaires 10:13 - How AI now asks buyers seven to ten questions before a business is even found 11:27 - Pricing models: leads vs. management fees, and owning your website and phone number 18:48 - The red flag of a client who has hired four marketing companies in the past year 21:00 - Why Ben turns ads off once a client is fully booked 23:16 - ChatGPT's partnership with Yelp and how AI search is shifting in real time 24:12 - Working with life coaches, business coaches, and wellness brands 26:08 - Believing in yourself and showing up, Ben's core philosophy 29:21 - Blogs, video, and figuring out where AI actually recommends you 32:15 - AI hallucinations and why you need a human mind behind the machine 32:54 - The five-market vision and what's next: Texas, New York, and family life 35:25 - Where to find Benjamin and how he gives back to the community   About Benjamin Behrooz Ben Behrooz is the Founder and CEO of Branding Los Angeles, Branding Aloha, Branding Texas, Branding Miami, and Branding New York, where he helps businesses grow through strategic branding, SEO, AEO (Answer Engine Optimization), public relations, and digital marketing systems designed to deliver measurable results. His work focuses on helping businesses move beyond visibility alone to build lasting authority, generate qualified leads, and drive long-term revenue. He has extensive experience across legal, medical, dental, construction, home services, hospitality, and professional services, where traditional marketing often falls short. Links Benjamin Website: https://www.brandinglosangeles.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandingLosAngeles Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/BrandLosAngeles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandinglosangeles/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/branding-los-angeles/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Qp_sQJMt1NnRoR8EiDMVw   Roy Website: https://roycoughlan.com/ Virtual Assistants: https://va.world/ Private Networking Group (Connected Leaders Academy, 45+ Countries, 685+ Members): https://connectedleaders.academy Brain Upgrade: https://brainupgrade.org/ Podfather Network: podfather.me   #PodfatherPodcast #BenjaminBehrooz #BrandingLosAngeles #BrandingAloha #Branding #SEO #AEO #AnswerEngineOptimization #DigitalMarketing #BlueCollarBusiness #ConstructionMarketing #SmallBusinessGrowth #MarketingStrategy #LeadGeneration #AIMarketing #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #PodFatherNetwork #RoyCoughlan #MarketingPodcast #TradesBusiness #HomeServiceMarketing #NoAgentList

Have you ever wondered why electric vehicle charging isn't more prevalent in public car parks? I dive into the often-overlooked world of AC destination charging and why it could be the secret to boosting EV adoption.Join me as I explore the insights from my conversation with John Denton, Commercial Director of Q-Park UK and Ireland, where we discuss the pressing need for more accessible charging solutions in multi-story and underground car parks.You'll discover:- The staggering cost of installing high-speed DC chargers and why AC options may be the more cost-effective solution.- The unique challenges companies like Q-Park face when it comes to installing charging stations, including limited grid capacity and the complexity of different parking locations.- Pricing strategies for AC charging and how they compare to DC charging options.Understanding the dynamics of car park charging isn't just an industry insider's concern; it's crucial for anyone invested in sustainable transportation. Ignoring these issues could hinder the growth of EV infrastructure, leaving drivers without essential charging options. By embracing AC charging, we can open new avenues for EV users and accelerate the transition to electric vehicles.Guest Details:John Denton is Commercial Director for Q-Park UK & Ireland, where he leads the company's EV charging strategy, commercial partnerships, and infrastructure growth. With extensive experience in parking, mobility, and EV charging, he has overseen the deployment of charging networks across urban locations to deliver practical, scalable charging solutions.John's WebsiteThe EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence.(C) 2019-2026 Gary ComerfordSupport me: Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusingsKo-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusingsThe Books:'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X'So, you've gone renewable?' on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIckSocial Media:EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEvInstagram: @EVmusingsOctopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium

The rule everyone was scared of got struck down. The enforcement did not. And the people who watch this closely believe powersports dealers are next.Anne Gambardella is the General Counsel and Executive Vice President at the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association. She has spent years helping dealers navigate advertising and pricing compliance, and she came on to break down exactly what the FTC wants, what it is going after, and what a dealer needs to do about it this week. In plain English, with real steps you can take at your store.This one is tactical. We get past the headlines and into what actually has to change on your website, your third-party listings, and even your salespeople's social media posts.What we cover:Why the CARS Rule getting struck down did not make dealers safe, and how the FTC enforces one dealer at a time under its existing authorityThe core rule in one sentence: the most prominent price in your ad has to include every fee except government chargesWhat actually comes out of the price, only tag, title, and registration, and what has to stay in, freight, setup, and doc or processing feesWhy the low-advertised-price game that has run for 30 years is now the thing that gets you flaggedHow rebates work now: you can list them, but you cannot pull a rebate most people do not qualify for out of the advertised priceThe 97 warning letters, what they really mean, and why a dealer who did not get one is not safe, just not on the list yetWhy this is not really a new rule in many states, and how it may already be illegal where you operateThe powersports reality: freight and setup fees the dealer did not create but still has to include in the priceWhy "call for price" is not the loophole dealers think it is, and how lying on the phone is still a deceptive practiceThe social media trap: how one salesperson posting a price can become an advertising violation for the whole storeWhy your price has to match everywhere, your site, third-party listings, and social, and how to document your pricing updatesThe trust numbers that prove customers want this: 86% worry about hidden fees, 76% do not trust dealer pricing, 29% walk to another dealer over price doubtThe real cost of getting caught: penalties north of $50,000 per violation, plus state action, franchise risk, and reputation damageWhy transparency is a competitive edge, not a loss, and the exact three moves to fix your pricing this weekWatch on YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@dealershipfixit⁠Learn more (VADA, FTC resources): ⁠https://www.vada.com⁠Connect with Jacob: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-b-berry/⁠Follow the Fixit Online: ⁠https://linktr.ee/dealershipfixit⁠MotoHunt for Dealers: ⁠https://dealers.motohunt.com⁠Get $20 off your Dealer Connect 2026 registration with code "MOTOHUNT20"

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to the Laundromat Resource Podcast! In episode 254, host Jordan Berry is joined once again by industry veterans Chuck Post and Chris Mason of PBI Laundry Consulting. With over 60 years of combined experience, Chuck and Chris share invaluable, practical insights into laundromat ownership, operations, and scaling your business in today's rapidly evolving industry. They discuss new trends in technology, customer service, and market strategies, as well as their upcoming free workshop series designed to help both new and existing owners succeed. Whether you're just getting started or looking to optimize and grow, this episode is packed with actionable gems to help you upgrade your laundromat business for the future. Don't just listen—pick one thing and put it into action!In this episode, Jordan, Chris Mason & Chuck Post Discuss:00:00 Starting free workshops for owners06:11 Expanding Laundromat Capacity and Experience12:43 Expanding laundromat services17:13 Appealing to higher-income families21:49 Pricing strategies and competitor analysis29:32 Evaluating store capacity and revenue35:53 Challenges of Business Growth41:22 Challenges in the laundromat industry46:34 Adjusting pricing and customer retention51:44 Balancing automation and customer service58:07 Understanding Store Market Reach01:05:40 Improving parking and store appeal01:11:30 Seeking professional guidance01:14:06 Appreciation for industry leadershipConnect with Chris Mason & Chuck Post LinkedIn: Chris MasonLinkedIn: Chuck PostFree Strategy Zoom Call with Jordan:https://calendly.com/laundromatresource/free-strategy-call?back=1

Welcome to another edition of Retail Roundup—your weekly brief helping retail leaders decode the biggest shifts in retail, AI, and commerce. In this week's episode, Jeremy Goldman sits down with industry experts David Polinchock (Co-Founder & President at Unified Brand Experience Lab) and Aidan Mittra (Co-Founder at OrderGrid) to examine the operational and regulatory forces redefining the industry. From the growing divide in grocery retail, the intense regulatory scrutiny surrounding dynamic pricing and electronic shelf labels, to the strategic debate over whether consumer brands should go public or stay private. INSIDE THIS WEEK'S EPISODE: - THE GROCERY DIVIDE: VALUE vs EXPERIENCE: As cost-conscious shoppers trade down and higher-income consumers seek experiences, middle-ground grocers are caught in the squeeze. While tech giants win on speed, experiential grocers thrive through in-person engagement and community. - DEMYSTIFYING SURVEILLANCE PRICING AND ELECTRONIC SHELF LABELS: Growing regulatory scrutiny and consumer mistrust over dynamic pricing and electronic shelf labels are pushing retailers toward transparency. Winning back trust requires bridging the online-offline pricing gap with a clear value exchange. - PUBLIC MARKET PRESSURES vs THE POWER OF STAYING PRIVATE: Faced with a cool IPO market, consumer brands are choosing to stay private longer. Prioritizing long-term brand equity over quarterly earnings pressure proves that rapid expansion doesn't always yield lasting value. As consumer expectations shift and regulatory pressure mounts, retail leaders must balance operational efficiency with clear customer value.

Lindsey McCord paints under the name Lindsay Crafter, a nickname a boss in New York gave her years ago when she was rigging marshmallows from ceilings for Target and L'Oréal events. She got there through fashion school, event production, ghostwriting, prop styling, basically every creative job that existed, and it wasn't until she had her daughter in 2020 that painting became the thing she actually built a business around, posting one piece at a time while the baby slept. This conversation goes deep on the parts of running an art business that don't show up on Instagram. Lindsey walks through what she believes was a full year of suppressed reach after opting into Instagram's paid views program, watching her income graph mirror her impressions graph almost exactly, and how a single interior design placement (a show house piece that got picked up by House Beautiful) pulled her back from the edge. She talks about the bathroom-mirror goal sheet that changed her income more than anything else she tried, why she stopped making tiny pieces and started painting larger canvases for the same amount of studio time, and why she quit discounting her work entirely after watching flash sales quietly train collectors to wait her out. We also get into Pinterest as her single biggest source of international sales, why she thinks chasing follower count actively works against you, a cautionary tale about a market booth that cost her thousands of dollars and taught her how to vet a show before committing, and a refreshingly honest conversation about money, shame, and why she thinks women artists in particular need to talk about income more openly. If you've ever wondered whether the artists you follow online have it as figured out as it looks, this one is a good reminder that nobody does, and that's fine. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The iPhone Air reaches one year on sale next month, and Apple is now closer to launching its successor than it is to the original's debut. On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss what's next for the device.The first-generation model has had a difficult run. A KeyBanc Capital Markets survey found virtually no demand for the device within weeks of its September 2025 launch, supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported that suppliers were asked to cut capacity by more than 80%between launch and early 2026, and Luxshare and Foxconn both wound down production, leaving the phone believed to be entirely out of manufacture. Apple discounted it heavily in March, and SellCell data put its ten-week depreciation at 44.3% on average, against 34.6% for the iPhone 17series. The Weibo leaker known as "Digital Chat Station" said in May that the device had barely surpassed 700,000 activations even after multiple rounds of price cuts.A single rear camera left a $999 phone looking less capable than the cheaper ‌iPhone 17‌, which has two, and the absence of the iPhone 17 Pro's vapor chamber cooling means the Air runs warmer under load. It also lacks stereo speakers. Battery life falls short of a full day for many users, mitigated in part by the dedicated MagSafe battery accessory Apple sells alongside it. With the ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ starting at $1,099, the Air occupies a $100 gap that gave buyers little reason to stop there.Almost every change rumored for the second-generation model targets one of those points. Bloomberg reported in June that Apple will add an Ultra Wide lens alongside the existing 48-megapixel Fusion camera, and that the dual-lens design has reached advanced testing with the same exterior as the current model save for the extra lens. Almost everything other than the battery sits inside the ‌iPhone Air‌'s camera plateau, and Apple has reportedly asked suppliers for an ultra-thin Face ID module to free up space. The company also plans to adopt Samsung's CoE display technology, which is thinner and brighter than the current panel and debuts first on the foldable iPhone. Digital Chat Station expects a 3,500mAh battery, up from 3,149mAh, and The Information reported that Apple wants the device to be lighter and to gain vapor chamber cooling despite the added hardware.The device will also likely feature the A20 Pro chip, binned in some form like its predecessor, along with Apple's second-generation N2 wireless networking chip, the C2 modem, and 12GB of RAM, unchanged from the current model. Externally, little is expected to change beyond the additional rear camera, but Pu expects a slightly smaller Dynamic Island, in line with the wider iPhone 18lineup. A lavender color option could replace Sky Blue.Pricing is the biggest open question. The Information reported that Apple is considering a lower price for the second model, but the surrounding lineup is moving too. Pu expects the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max to cost $250 to $300 morethan the current Pro models owing to 2nm silicon and memory costs, and the foldable iPhone is rumored to start somewhere between roughly $2,000 and $2,500. A widened gap between the Air and the Pro tier could change the calculation that undermined the original, particularly once the camera disparity with the standard iPhone disappears.The leaker "Fixed Focus Digital" claimed in April that Apple will push through at least two generations of the device no matter how poorly it sells, a position consistent with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who expects the Air 2 in spring 2027 alongside the standard iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e. Nikkei Asia reported in January that no second-generation Air was expected before 2027 at the earliest.Apple's confidence in the fall lineup appears to be growing in the meantime. The company reportedly told suppliers to prepare roughly 10 million foldable iPhones this year, up from an earlier forecast of seven to eight million, and has booked parts for around 80 million smartphones in the second half of 2026. Samsung, meanwhile, says the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Z Flip 8 drew 1.44 million pre-orders in South Korea across seven days, a company record, with the redesigned Z Fold 8 accounting for close to half of them.The ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌, ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max, and foldable iPhone are expected in September, and Apple has already begun preparing for the event, opening a lottery for U.S. retail employees to staff it.

In this episode, John talks with John Ray about how our mindset about money, value, and ourselves shapes our business. They also discuss why pricing your expertise is so hard, how to deal with imposter syndrome, and why confidence must come before clarity. About John Ray: After a successful career in investment banking, investment management, and strategic advisory, John Ray left the corporate world in 2013 to build his own business. It didn't take long to find the gap nobody had prepared him for: he routinely undervalued his own expertise, struggled to set prices that matched the outcomes he delivered, and watched his clients do the exact same thing. He spent the next several years figuring out how to fix it for himself first, then for the consultants, coaches, attorneys, CPAs, fractional executives, and other expert practitioners who hire him today to gain clarity, confidence, and profitability through positioning, pricing, and value-based business development. That work became his first book, The Generosity Mindset: A Journey to Business Success by Raising Your Confidence, Value, and Prices (2023). His second book is set for release in the first quarter of 2027. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:00] - The story behind starting Relationships & Revenue Podcast [04:50] - Using beta readers when writing a book [07:17] - Who John Ray serves and what he does [10:42] - John's journey from investment banking to coaching entrepreneurs [13:45] - Pricing  your  expertise & the "Bad  Neighbor" mindset [15:50] - How imposter syndrome affects pricing and confidence [17:14] - Why knowing your ideal client changes everything [20:25] - Helping entrepreneurs who keep waiting for the perfect time to start [24:18] - Why some entrepreneurs struggle with clarity, confidence, & profitability [27:36] - Helping someone with a scarcity, cutthroat view of business [31:04] - Serving vs. giving everything away [32:06] - The Generosity Mindset book [33:29] - The challenge of selling expertise in a DIY world [36:48] - Pricing for outcomes vs.pricing for deliverables [37:33] - Best barbecue spots across the U.S NOTABLE  QUOTES: "Everybody has a story to tell, and unfortunately, most people die with their stories inside them." "Your expertise is up there between your ears, and guess who's right next door, shouting out the window? It's all the mindsets that hold you back." "Lack of confidence equals lack of clarity." "You don't want to start a business with no plan. You don't want to start a business with too good of a plan." "Your playbook changed over time, and that's the way it is for every business." "If you grew up in a scarcity mindset because of your family of origin, or an abundance mindset, you've got two totally different views of the world." "Our clients see more value in us than we see ourselves." "It's not about you, per se. It is about those you serve." "Clients buy for their own reasons, not for the reasons that we come up with." "Your personal brand is not what you think it is. It's what others say about you when you're not in the room." "If you have a mindset that revolves around others and their hopes, wants, needs, desires, anxieties, fears, and serving them, then it changes a lot about your business." "If you really want to serve people, you've got to be in business by definition. You can't run the business up on the rocks, give everything away, and be sustainable and serve people." USEFUL LINKS: https://www.johnray.co/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnray1/ www.amazon.com/author/johnray   The Price and Value Journey - https://tinyurl.com/PriceAndValueJourneyPodcast North Fulton Business Radio - https://tinyurl.com/NorthFultonBusinessRadio The Generosity Mindset: A Journey to Business Success By Raising Your Confidence, Value, and Prices - https://a.co/d/09DYp6Gs CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://iamjohnhulen.com    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen    X - https://x.com/johnhulen    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@iamjohnhulen    EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

What's the difference between hard-hitting marketing and misleading pricing claims? In this episode, we unpack a recent NAD decision involving Harry's and Gillette that explores the boundaries of comparative advertising, including when advertisers can rely on regular retail prices instead of temporary promotional discounts and how far they can go with aggressive language like “you're getting ripped off.” The decision reinforces that comparative pricing claims must be grounded in prices consumers regularly pay, while also signaling that sharp, hyperbolic rhetoric may be permissible when it doesn't cross the line into false or misleading advertising. For brands engaged in competitive marketing, the case offers valuable guidance on striking the right balance between persuasive messaging and legal compliance. Hosted by Simone Roach. Based on a blog post by Gonzalo E. Mon.

If you're pricing land clearing jobs by the day, you're doing it the hard way — and it's capping how much you make. In this episode I break down why day rate pricing is the lazy way to bid, and I walk you through the exact 3-step system I use to build a per-project price I can present with confidence on every land clearing and forestry mulching job.What you'll learn:Why day rate pricing removes your upside and turns you into a hired handHow I combine my crew day rate with my actual production rate to land on a per-project priceWhy no two acres are the same, and why a flat price sheet doesn't work in this industryHow Clear Path's new crew setup and production tracker help owner-operators build their own pricing data over timeWhat's coming next for Clear Path: AI-built proposals, marketing plans, and content pulled straight from your job dataTry Clear Path, my AI pricing tool built for land clearing owner-operators: https://landclearing.io/pro

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & The Contractor Fight    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers straight-up truth with Tom Reber, the U.S. Marine Corps veteran who built and sold his own painting company before founding The Contractor Fight — now widely regarded as the most impactful coaching community in the trades.   Tom breaks down his "fix the cheeseburger first" philosophy, the three-step sales process that gets contractors paid what they're worth without hard-closing anyone, and why his "strong you, strong home, strong business" framework matters more than any pricing strategy.   If your work is great but your bank account isn't, this episode hands you the real reason — and it isn't your competition.    

Are you pricing your MedTech product based on evidence and value... or simply making an educated guess?Pricing is one of the most important commercial decisions you'll make, yet many MedTech founders spend years developing their product and only a few hours deciding what it's should cost. In this episode, Hakeem shares a practical five-step framework to help you understand your market, quantify your value, validate your pricing, and develop a pricing strategy that supports successful commercialisation and export.In this episode, you'll discover:Why competitor pricing should inform your thinking, but never determine your pricing strategy.How to assess the value your MedTech product creates and use it to justify your price.A practical framework for validating your pricing with clinicians, procurement teams, distributors, and customers before commercialisation and export.Listen now to learn how to price your MedTech product with confidence, strengthen your commercialisation strategy, and avoid costly pricing mistakes before entering new markets.If you need help with your pricing, message me on linkedin with the words "pricing supportThis podcast is for clinicians and solo founders feeling stuck in turning their medical devices into real businesses, with practical insight on go to market strategy, sales strategy, product launch, sales plans, business growth, exporting, selling internationally and how to scale up their international sales in MedTech.

Struggling pilates studio owner goes viral asking for help -- Mike Arce coaches her live on numbers, retention, ads, and pricing. Jess Landar runs a struggling pilates studio in Auckland, New Zealand. She posted on Instagram that she needed help, so Mike reached out and turned it into a live gym business audit. This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Her studio peaked at $15,000 NZD a month and had dropped to $10,000 when they sat down. Mike walks through her gym churn rate, her lifetime value, her ad data, and her pricing structure, and shows her the exact math that would triple her book of business without adding a single new member. This episode is for any struggling pilates studio owner, or any boutique fitness studio owner who feels like they are doing everything right and still losing ground. Mike coaches her live the same way he coaches the studios inside GSD Gyms, using real numbers instead of guesses. Part 2 covers her retention plan and her sales process. In this episode you'll learn: — Why her ad costs looked expensive but were actually some of the best Mike has seen — The churn math that shows what her book of business is really worth — How dropping churn from 11.3% to 4% could triple her lifetime value without a single new member — The three ways to grow revenue, and why only one made sense for her right now — The three ways to get more members, and the three ways to improve retention — Why community, not results, is now the number one reason people join and stay in a boutique studio — The four levels of certainty every prospect needs before they buy — Why her 12% close rate is actually better than it looks once you see the real math — The CRM and automation setup Mike recommends for following up with every lead — Why simplifying her four pricing tiers down to three could change her close rate — The homework Mike gave her to complete before Part 2 If you have ever felt like you are doing everything right and still losing ground, this live audit shows you exactly where to look first. Timestamps: — 0:00 Jess's viral Pilates studio story and why this episode exists — 1:34 Welcoming Jess to the podcast — 4:18 Studio peak revenue versus current revenue — 5:31 Revealing an 11.3% monthly churn rate — 7:32 Calculating her lifetime value and book of business — 10:11 What her book of business would be worth at 4% churn — 13:00 Her sales rate versus her attrition rate — 14:14 Three ways to increase revenue — 19:58 Three ways to improve retention — 33:00 Paid, earned, and owned leads — 36:09 The four levels of certainty before someone buys — 41:11 Reviewing her actual ad numbers — 1:10:33 Setting up a CRM and automation for lead follow-up — 1:24:31 Simplifying her pricing to three tiers — 1:27:14 Homework before Part 2 100K Plan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMPx7b3_LOA Behind Gym Doors Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnwaMl7Us7dAkfE6idQW56EYkEEQ2E5eE Go High Level (CRM Mike uses and recommends): https://www.gohighlevel.com/?fp_ref=gsd-company11 Pricing Episode Mike References — "The Decoy Effect: How to Structure Your Gym's Pricing to Close More Members": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uzb8xuTOA4A Want an ad agency referral? DM GSD Gyms on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gsdgyms Connect with Jess Landar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereformerlibrary Mike walks Jess through the same math and process he uses with the $100K a month studios inside GSD Gyms. The plan behind how we get gyms there is right here. Turns out her ads were never the problem.