Podcasts about Profit

Arson - which frequently involves the destruction of property - and business are not typically thought to be compatible. Indeed, there is a whole industry - the insurance industry - whose stated business is the mitigation of risk, including the risk of fire. Over the course of the late 1960s and early 1970s, however, fire insurance and fire prevention became untethered. This, combined with other developments, created the circumstances for arson to become profitable for some landlords. In this month's episode, guest Bench Ansfield details the local, national, and international circumstances that helped fuel the rise of arson-for-profit in U.S. cities. In doing so, they show how the Bronx and other urban areas like it served as crucial sites of late twentieth-century financialization via a ground-up history of finance told from the perspective of Bronx residents and community activists. Along the way, we discuss insurance brownlining, community-developed arson-fighting algorithms, and disco. 

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the Variety report that Superman made $125M profit and WB has had 7 movies in a row make $40M opening weekend and what it all means for WB. They also discuss the Knives Out 3, Die Bunny and Die, My Love trailers, the new Benny Safdie and Dwayne Johnson movie, amended Oscars predictions after Venice and TIFF festivals, Ryan Reynolds admitting he leaked the Deadpool story, the Emmys wins, The Conjuring: Last Rites box office, Michael Caine's return,  and more!DC #marvel #superman #jamesgunn #disney #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha ____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown2:00 Reactions to the Winners of the Creative Arts Emmys9:17 Superman Makes $125M Profit, WB 2025 Box Office Breaks Records23:02 TIFF and Venice Film Festival Adjusts Oscars Expectations28:33 Dwayne Johnson, Benny Safdie Reuniting for 'Lizard Music' Adaptation32:09 Knives Out 3, Dust Bunny and Die, My Love Trailers Talk35:55 Chris Evans in Avengers Doomsday Update36:36 Michael Caine Returns for The Last Witch Hunter Sequel37:56 OpenAI Confirms AI Generated Animation Film 'Critterz" for 202641:54 Ryan Reynolds Admits He Leaked 'Deadpool' Test Footage45:15 Streamlabs and Superchat QuestionsFollow John Rocha: @therochasays Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider Subscribe to Jeff's newsletter: www.theinsneider.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

In this episode of Host Planet Bitesize, Bevan Thompson from Hostfully discusses essential guest screening tips for vacation rental hosts and property managers.Guest screening is crucial for protecting profit and reputation in the short-term rental market. By verifying identity, applying risk checks, and adhering to local regulations, hosts can ensure compliance while enhancing the guest experience.Join Bevan as he walks through a streamlined workflow that safeguards your property, minimises liability, and maximises reviews. Learn how automating decisions through your PMS can save you time and elevate your hosting standards. Discover the vital connection between effective guest screening and business growth in the competitive vacation rental landscape. Tune in to understand how to create safer stays that lead to better reviews and stronger brand loyalty.1:52 Guest screening is crucial2:19 Protect your property and your neighbours' properties2:54 Ensure you comply with local regulations3:41 Ensure the safety of your guests4:47 Minimise liability and financial risk6:14 Enhance your reputation and grow your business7:29 How Hostfully integrates with guest screening platformsLooking for a great PMS or digital guidebook? You need Hostfully!Check out these special offers:Property Management Software: Get $500 off onboarding by using the code PLANET500.Digital Guidebooks: Get 30% off for life by using the code HOSTPLANETGB.Click here to sign up for Hostfully: https://tinyurl.com/Hostfully-Host-PlanetKeen to book a Hostfully demo? Click here to connect with Frank Bosi: https://tinyurl.com/Hostfully-DemoEmail Frank: frank@hostfully.com Host Planet: https://www.hostplanet.club/James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/Hostfully: https://tinyurl.com/Hostfully-Host-PlanetEpisode to check next: From OTAs to Direct: STR Listing Strategy with Hostfully: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o22WbSpdlZo&t=1sHost Planet Bitesize is presented by James Varley, a holiday let investor and property manager who is also the Founder of Host Planet. Before founding Host Planet, James spent 20 years in the media, including a decade leading corporate communications for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.Contact the show: info@hostplanet.club#HostPlanet #HostPlanetPodcast #HostPlanetBitesize #ShortTermRentals #VacationRentals #HolidayLets #Airbnb #BookDirect #PropertyManagement #PropertyInvestment #BookingCom #Vrbo #JamesVarley #Hostfully #PMS #DigitalGuidebooks #SpecialOffer #GuestScreening

Are you feeling overwhelmed, drained, or stuck in burnout, but still chasing success in your business? Wondering what your next right step is so you can finally live out your God-given purpose and serve the women you're called to help? In today's guest episode, I'm joined by Kelsey Wickenhauser, host of Kingdom Fit Moms. Kelsey is a homeschooling mom, health coach, and graduate of Podcast to Profit. Listen in as she shares how she went from burnout and confusion to clarity and peace. Hear how she trusted the process, built a simple online funnel, and walked away from exhausting sales calls… all while growing a faith-led business that serves deeply in less time. If you're ready to ditch the hustle and build a business that aligns with your purpose and lifestyle, this conversation will inspire and equip you to move forward with clarity and confidence.   Ready to Make Consistent Income From a Podcast?  Join my LIVE 5-Day Profitable Podcast Bootcamp! I'll show you how to create a podcast that makes steady income on autopilot—without relying on social media.

Stop bleeding profit. Most Amazon sellers obsess over ads and keywords, but logistics is the silent factor that decides whether you keep your margins — or hand them over to Amazon in fees. Try SteadyStock for free at: https://www.steadystock.io/   In this episode of Built by Business with Andy Isom, Andy breaks down why storage, shipping, and fulfillment fees quietly eat into profits, and how optimizing logistics can have a bigger impact on your bottom line than tweaking your PPC strategy.   You'll learn how to:   Identify hidden Amazon fees (storage utilization, placement service, low-inventory). Optimize inbound, storage, and fulfillment for lower costs. Treat logistics like PPC — a process you manage weekly.   Revenue is vanity. Profit is sanity. Cash is king. And logistics is where you protect it.   For a free Amazon Brand Audit, head to www.weavos.io and get 3 custom action steps to grow profitably.  

This week we welcome filmmaker Lincoln Fenner who is based in Australia to talk about his indie sci-fi feature Time Rewind which made it's budget back before it was released on digital. It's just me on the show today so no The Game but I'm going to talk a bit about where I am at with my next feature and my current projects, read a brand new review of the show and read an email from a listener, enjoy! Don't forget to support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/mmihpodcast Leave us a Review on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-movies-is-hard-the-struggles-of-indie-filmmaking/id1006416952

Q4 isn't just “a busy season” on Amazon — it's the biggest opportunity of the year to multiply your profits and set your business up for success well into the new year. In this episode of The Full-Time FBA Show, Stephen and Rebecca share why Q4 is so different from the rest of the year, how they've personally seen sales skyrocket during these months, and the strategies you can use to turn just three months of selling into a full year's worth of profits. If you want this Q4 to be your most profitable yet, this episode is your roadmap. Show Notes for this episode - http://www.fulltimefba.com/308 The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - http://www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - http://www.fulltimefba.com/    

A growing bank balance doesn't always mean a healthy business.

Solana just completed what everyone has been talking about for ages.  Tokenized stocks on the blockchain! Not derivatives, the REAL DEAL. What does this mean for Solana's price and can it head to $500 this year?

  Hey y'all, in today's episode I'm pulling back the curtain on the silent profit killers that sneak into your design business and quietly drain thousands from your bottom line. These aren't the big, obvious issues like not charging enough or overhead being too high—these are the sneaky, day-to-day habits that fly under the radar but add up fast. I'm sharing where I've personally lost money (yep, guilty), where I see designers leaking profit all the time, and most importantly, how to patch those leaks so you can keep more of the money you're already working so hard to earn. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL HEAR ABOUT: The everyday ways scope creep hides as “little extras” Why untracked time is one of the biggest drains on your profit How inefficient procurement and vendor management quietly eat away at your margins The real cost of client decision delays (and how to stop them) Why discounting out of guilt isn't serving you—or your clients Practical fixes you can implement right now to protect your bottom line Profit leaks don't show up neatly in QuickBooks. They don't wave a red flag. They just quietly chip away at your hard work until one day you realize your revenue looks amazing on paper… but your take-home isn't where it should be. Plugging these leaks is often easier and more profitable than landing five new clients—and it will completely change how you feel about running your business.       RESOURCES:   INTERIOR DESIGN BUSINESS BAKERY - Our year-long mentorship and coaching program: https://thedesignbakehouse.com/interior-design-business-bakery   SIMPLIFY YOUR MARKETING, SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE. All-in-one software that organizes sales, marketing, and business services all in one convenient location. https://mysidemark.com/   MARKETING MEMBERSHIP - Join our hands on marketing & visibility program, no contract, only $59/month. https://thedesignbakehouse.com/lead-lab   Stay in touch with Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedesignbakehouse/   Join our Free Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/idbizlaunchpad    Get clarity on your next best step today! https://www.designedforthecreativemind.com/reviewguide   Have ideas or suggestions or want to be considered as a guest on the show? Contact me! https://www.DesignedForTheCreativeMind.com/contact

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show have this discussion with leadership and scaling coach Kenny Lange, Jen Rafferty from Empowered Educator and Whitney Dueñas Richardson from Global Sprouts.      In this episode, leadership and scaling coach Kenny Lange, reveals why so many founders unknowingly sacrifice their soul, their people, and their purpose in the pursuit of growth—and how to avoid it. If you've ever felt like success requires becoming someone you're not, this conversation will challenge and inspire you to lead differently. Read more at: https://kennylange.com/     Jen Rafferty is the founder of Empowered Educator, a research-based professional development program dedicated to supporting teacher and school leader well-being. Empowered Educator focuses on the social and emotional well-being of adults in schools, leveraging concepts of mindset, emotional intelligence, and cognitive neuroscience. Read more at: https://empowerededucator.com/     Whitney Dueñas Richardson is the founder of Global Sprouts, a children's education brand with a focus on cultural learning, creativity, and language exposure. A multicultural mom with CHamoru and Dutch roots, Whitney built her business while navigating postpartum recovery, the loss of her home to Hurricane Helene, and the challenges of starting over from scratch. Read more at: https://www.globalsprouts.com/     Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, a startup, an inventor, an innovator, a small business or just starting your entrepreneurial journey, tune into Passage to Profit Show for compelling discussions, real-life examples, and expert advice on entrepreneurship, intellectual property, trademarks and more. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest updates and episodes. Chapters (00:00:00) - Starting a Business(00:00:30) - Passage to Profit(00:01:38) - What Was I Thinking?(00:07:05) - Tim Ferriss: Sacrificial Souls(00:11:34) - What's Your Most Challenging Leadership Situation?(00:16:01) - Hiring Processes: Design the Head and Fit It(00:17:34) - What Is The Secret to Scaling a Company?(00:19:15) - Is there a lot of simplification that's required in order to(00:21:12) - The Investment Value of Gold(00:22:14) - The Cruise Hotline(00:23:12) - Lead to Scale: How to Avoid Burnout(00:25:58) - The Enneagram: How to Lead With Self-awareness(00:31:49) - Intellectual Property News(00:34:11) - Kenny Lang on Netflix's Copyright Lawsuit(00:39:24) - Medguard CareWatch(00:42:07) - What's Happening in the Studio?(00:44:18) - Mayo Clinic's AI System to Identify Surgery Site Infections(00:46:19) - Empowered Educator(00:47:36) - How to Talk to Yourself About Burnout(00:52:34) - Burnout and the Regulation of the Nervous System(00:55:30) - How to Recover From Burnout Through Emotional Intelligence(00:58:48) - Teachers and the Future of AI(01:02:44) - The Right Way to Teach AI(01:04:06) - Whitney Duanes Richardson on Global Sprouts(01:07:21) - Have You Got What it Takes to Teach Culture?(01:11:11) - Passage to Profit(01:12:23) - Passage to Profit: A Mother's Phone(01:13:39) - Secret to Success: The Entrepreneurial Mind(01:14:55) - Richard Gearhart on Self-Care(01:16:46) - P2P

Today With LuAnn Nigara: If 2025 has felt unpredictable, up and down, or just plain stuck—you're not alone. But here's the hard truth: not deciding what to do next is still a decision. And it might be the one that's keeping your business from real growth. In this solo episode of Window Treatments for Profit, LuAnn breaks down the difference between business owners who spin and those who scale—especially in uncertain times. You'll hear: What smart CEOs do when the economy wobbles Why “waiting it out” is not a strategy What you don't know you don't know (and how to fix that) How to get your hands on the exact frameworks top window treatment pros are using to raise profit, delegate better, and lead with clarity Plus, LuAnn shares how you can get a front-row seat—free—to the CEO Conference Zoom Preview on September 11th. This episode is your sign to stop hesitating—and start leading. Press play and let's make your next 90 days count. A Big THANK YOU to Today's Podcast Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Exciting Windows! What's new with LuAnn Nigara ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Power Talk Friday Tour⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch the Docuseries!⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.luannnigara.com/cob⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get The Goodies! For checklists, resources, and extra goodies from A Well-Designed Business sign up for free ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. To Get on LuAnn's Email List, text the word designbiz to 444999! Purchase LuAnn's Books Here: Book 1: ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action⁠⁠⁠⁠ Audiobook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book 2: ⁠⁠⁠⁠A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pre-Order Book 3: ⁠⁠⁠⁠A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn's ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ LuAnn's ⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Power Talk Friday⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Tweet Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Follow Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Listen Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Other Resources: This podcast supports the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Savvy Giving Design Coalition⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about it ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠AWDB #717 Susan Wintersteen: Interior design firm standards in a nonprofit passion project⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠AWDB #164: Susan Wintersteen- Savvy Giving by Design⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join ⁠⁠LuAnn University's Proven Path to Profit⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Exciting Windows!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Coaching and more!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Managing For Profit Upcoming Locations in October & November⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Montana, Wyoming & Indianapolis, IN - Use code PROFITS at checkout to attend FREE (normally $695) Free Exciting Windows! CEO Conference Preview Zoom - ⁠⁠Register Here⁠⁠! ⁠Exciting Windows CEO Conference⁠ in Indianapolis Sun Shading Expo North America⁠!

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Veterans and transitioning servicemembers often face challenges when seeking civilian careers. Air Force veteran Charlynda Scales found her business niche while honoring the legacy of her grandfather, a Korean War veteran. With no formal training in the food industry, she relied on her military experience to adapt, execute, and lead, bringing her vision to life. Her business, Mutt's Sauce, is rooted in service, resilience and a sense of purpose. Learn more about how she developed her mission, her path to success and more in the first episode of Veteran Entrepreneurs, a special four-part podcast series from The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima podcast. Special Guest: Charlynda Scales.

You've heard the promise: set up your systems once, rinse and repeat forever. Sounds dreamy, right? The truth is… there's no such thing as rinse and repeat when it comes to launching.In this episode of Unjaded, Vickie Dickson calls BS on the rinse-and-repeat fantasy that keeps so many entrepreneurs stuck, waiting to “get it perfect” before they ever put an offer out into the world. She shares why launching is not optional if you want to grow your business, which pieces can be systemized, and why every single launch requires fresh energy, tweaks, and inner growth.You'll learn:Why launching isn't optional if you want a sustainable businessThe difference between creating a repeatable framework vs expecting an effortless rinse-and-repeat systemHow to choose a launch style that works for you (and why it doesn't have to look like anyone else's)What really happens behind the scenes of a launch (and why even “big names” are constantly reworking)How Human Design can guide your launch style, messaging, and energyThe inner growth that comes with every launch—and why that's the real gift of entrepreneurshipIf you've been sitting on the sidelines, afraid to start because you think it all has to be perfect and permanent from day one, this conversation will give you permission to just start. Launch messy, launch small, launch your way—but for the love of your business, launch something.Join the event of the season - the one that changes EVERYTHING in your business because you'll finally understand exactly how to speak so that your soul fit clients can hear you - and hire you!This only happens twice a year.It's FREE!It's 3 Days Live in the room with me showing you how to leverage your Human Design to bring your message to live so that you bring paying clients in with ease - and joy!Register here.https://www.vickiedickson.com/live-masterclass-registerResources & Links:Register for the free 3-day Speak to Sell masterclass Check out the Designed to Profit membership for behind-the-scenes launch supportFollow Vickie on Instagram: @vickie.dickson

Some cryptos stand out for their dynamic movements and substantial possibilities. As markets evolve, certain tokens attract attention for their rapid fluctuations and appealing potential. Looking forward, specific projects may lead to significant gains, though accompanied by considerable volatility. This analysis explores which tokens might deliver the largest returns next year. Hyperliquid: The Gas-Free Speedster Aiming to Rewrite DeFi Hyperliquid runs on a fresh base chain built for fast moves. Its own voting system, called HyperBFT, locks trades in seconds while keeping them safe. Every order sits on the chain, so anyone can check the book at any time. Traders zip in and out of endless future swaps without paying gas. This makes the service feel like a top web app, yet it stays fully open and public. A team of sharp minds from Harvard, Caltech, and MIT guides the code, and they fund it themselves, keeping choices clear of outside pull. Many users now hunt for lower fees and faster trades; that trend lifts chains like Solana and Arbitrum. Hyperliquid goes further by cutting fees to zero and keeping the book on-chain, a combo few rivals match. If the bull run keeps warming, fresh volume could rush to places that feel smooth yet fair. Early signs show tight spreads and lively flow, hinting that the idea clicks with pro and casual players alike. While no one can promise price moves, a lean set-up, clear vision, and growing need for speed make the coin one to watch this cycle. XYZVerse Sets a New Trend, Could This be the Next 50X Meme Coin? The buzz around XYZVerse is real. As the first-ever all-sports meme token, it is going to break records in the meme coin space, targeting 50X growth upon launch. The current presale gives early investors the chance to grab $XYZ tokens at a significantly discounted price, far below the expected listing price. Bullish Mood on $XYZ XYZVerse is already featured on CoinMarketCap where the community has shown a strongly bullish mood on this coin, with 95% voters anticipating $XYZ to grow. XYZ was further noticed by reputable crypto influencers. DanjoCapitalMaster, who has close to 800,000 followers, recently expressed his support for the project, calling XYZVerse a "moonshot opportunity." More Than Just a Meme Coin Unlike most meme coins that ride trends without much substance, XYZVerse is setting a new trend. It is blending the high-energy world of sports with the viral nature of meme culture. And it's working. The presale is moving fast, with early buyers locking in tokens at a fraction of what some believe could be its future value. Right now, XYZVerse is still in its presale phase, but demand is high. The price has already climbed from $0.0001 in Stage 1 to $0.005 by Stage 13, with over $15 million already raised. Investors who got in early have secured a steep discount, and with a target listing price of $0.1, those numbers have people paying attention. Still Time to Get in Before the Presale Ends Beyond just hype, XYZVerse has a structured tokenomics model aimed at long-term sustainability. A share of 15% is allocated to liquidity to create a solid market foundation.To reward its community via airdrops and bonuses, the team has put aside 10% of the total supply. Moreover, a big chunk of 17.13% is designated for deflationary burns, which could reduce supply and drive demand for $XYZ over time. A Community-Driven Project With Big Plans One thing setting XYZVerse apart is how it engages its community. The team recently launched the Ambassador Program, giving users the chance to earn free tokens by supporting the project. And that's just the start - there are already talks with major sports celebrities to help boost visibility. The recent partnership with decentralized sportsbook bookmaker.XYZ underscores XYZVerse's commitment to expanding its utility. It's a big move that gives the community something to actually use. As part of the deal, $XYZ holders get a special bonus on their first bet -...

People are quitting social media. The internet keeps getting worse. We're all tired of our attention being hijacked. What do we do?––– Links –––Read my letters: https://letters.thedankoe.comRead the HUMAN 3.0 theory: https://letters.thedankoe.com/p/human-30-a-map-to-reach-the-top-1My first book, The Art of Focus: https://theartoffocusbook.comMy second book, Purpose & Profit: https://thedankoe.com/purposeThis podcast was originally a YouTube video:⁠ ⁠https://youtu.be/ni04Zp7mUMM––– Socials –––Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedankoeInstagram: https://instagram.com/thedankoeYouTube: https://youtube.com/c/DanKoeTalksLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/thedankoe

Learn the exact formula for restaurant profit and freedom from Roger, founder of five successful restaurant concepts. After 23 years in the business, Roger shares the three fundamentals that transformed his operations and allowed him to work on his business, not in it. In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, you'll discover: ✅ How to track inventory, labor, and prime cost to maximize restaurant profit ✅ Why menu engineering can uncover $350K–$885K in lost profit every year ✅ The difference between hiring and recruiting — and how to build a dream team ✅ How to empower “intrapreneurs” who run your restaurant like they own it ✅ Proven marketing firepower: Mug Clubs, cash cows, hooks, and loyalty systems ✅ Why Sales Stars training can double and triple sales year over year Roger also explains how to create a company culture of accountability, recognition, and empowerment. From menu profit accelerators to raving fans and VIP guests, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to grow sales, lower costs, and multiply restaurant profit.

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In this episode I sit down with Kim De Coster to explore how purposeful partnerships can help you turn passion into profit—without losing sight of meaning. We talk about Kim's compass of passion, purpose, and profit, and how to navigate its four quadrants: from the Profit Trap that keeps us stuck, to the Power quadrant where passion meets impact. Together, we dive into finding your right crowd, knowing your values and non-negotiables, and the difference between a simple collaboration and a true partnership. You'll also hear how to test partnerships safely, have the money and vulnerability conversations that matter, and why profit is about more than money—it's about joy, energy, and freedom. This conversation will inspire you to create aligned, impactful partnerships that strengthen both your business and the change you want to see in the world. In this episode we discussed: The balance of passion, purpose, and profit – the trifecta for meaningful work Kim's compass with four quadrants: Pitfall, Profit Trap, Progress, and Power Why the Profit Trap feels safe but keeps you stuck, and how to move out of it The importance of being in the right crowd and finding your people The difference between collaborations and partnerships Knowing your values, principles, and non-negotiables before stepping into partnership How to test partnerships with small experiments (like co-hosting an event) The role of vulnerable conversations around money, concerns, and expectations Why profit isn't just money—it's also joy, energy, time, and freedom The reminder that good people making good money creates more positive impact Practical first steps: start with your existing network, ask for introductions, or join/create the right “room” -- Speaker 0: hey, kim. it's good to hang out with you and talk about  Speaker 1: passion, profit, and partnership.  Speaker 2: hello. it's great to be here. thank you for the invite. it's always a pleasure.  Speaker 1: yeah. um, we're here because you're part of the humane marketing circle community. and during our last expo, you proposed a great workshop, which i missed, but luckily there was a replay. so i got to see that, um, around this topic of passion, purpose, and profit. right? it's kinda like this trifecta, those three things that, uh, go together. and, um, i yeah. i just thought it was such a great topic and it fits my seventh p of the human in marketing mandala, which is partnership. and so i thought it'd be really great to talk about it here on the, on the podcast. to people will be listening. and so you just have to kind of explain the four different components of this compass.  Speaker 2: um, so for me, first of all, the compass is kind of before you start going into partnerships and so on and so on. i think the first very step is where am i currently at? and that's what the compass is for, to kind of see where do i start from. so you have, um, two things we'd be measuring somehow, which is on the one hand, you have passion on the lower end, and then you have purpose. and, obviously, you can work low on passion, or you can work high on passion. and then the same thing for purpose. low on purpose or high on purpose. before i explain, like, the four quadrants we've made, i do wanna make it clear what i mean with purpose and passion. so purpose for me because you hear the word a lot and also passion, they're a bit overused probably. but, um, purpose for me is not just what is my purpose, it's a positive impacts purpose on planet and society, so on planet and people. right. and because i'm all about sustainability. so that for me is, are you working alone? does it have not really an impact, a positive impact on planet or society, on humanity, or does it really have a high impact? so that's where the purpose lies. and then passion, we can all be passionate about stuff and let's be honest, everybody that has a business or has a job, there's always things even if you're passionate about what you do, there's always things you like more and you like less in every single job. but let's say that, like, 85% of your time, you're working on something that you really, really like almost to that effect that it doesn't feel like you're working because you enjoy it so much.  Speaker 1: that's yeah.  Speaker 2: the feeling that's passion for me.  Speaker 1: yeah. so  Speaker 2: there's four quadrants. one is low on passion, low on purpose, which is i'm not really doing what i'm enjoying, and it does not even create a positive impact. um, that one is called, um, the pitfall. and then you have the right next to it, which is you're still low on purpose, but you're really high on passion. you love what you do, but it doesn't have that positive impact on the rest of the world, let's say, like that.  Speaker 1: so it's kind of missing also that meaning for you. right? like, it doesn't give you meaning. mhmm.  Speaker 2: so you do like doing a lot of people say how is that possible, but i can give an example later on of how that is exactly possible because i've been through that. and that for me, and i've seen it in more people, is an absolute profit trap because it makes you money. it pays the bills, and you actually like doing it. and then what i hear about some, uh, from some entrepreneurs are kind of like, how do i move from here to working with impact? because i seem to be stuck. well, yes. and if you go there, you'll get stuck for quite some time.  Speaker 1: mhmm.  Speaker 2: and when there's the top two quadrants to say it like that, there's the progress one, which is actually the one you wanna be in to get to the power one, which is the one i love what i do, and i'm creating a really good impact on planets and people. the progress one for me is not exactly entirely excited by the actual job or tasks that i'm doing, but it does pay my bills, and it does create an impact at the same time. now there's a reason why i'm saying that the progress quadrant is the one you wanna be in to move on to the the power one. um, on power as well, i know it's a word with a really negative connotation. and in general, this is a a side mark. i use a lot of words, even prophets. like, in our realm, they're not used a lot. and for me, i decided to use them specifically because i want people to give them another meaning. like, they are what they mean to you, and i decided to give them a positive meaning for me. so being in it's all about empowering. if you're in your power, creating a lot of impact, making money, uh, working on your passion, then that is a perfect quadrant to be in.  Speaker 1: it's also why why we're talking about this and we know each other because as you might remember, passion is my first p, and then personal power is my second p. but, yes, i hear you. you know, people think, oh, personal power, is that, like, too strong? is that over no. you have to stand in your in your personal power, and that's what makes you unique. and and for you, uh, it is that powerful position where you know who you are that you can go into trustworthy relationships and partnerships as well.  Speaker 2: exactly. yeah. exactly.  Speaker 1: love that. yeah. yeah. okay. so those are the four quadrants. um, what came up during the, uh, the workshop? where did you see that most people were at when you asked them?  Speaker 2: to be fair, a lot of people were in the power quadrant already, but that is because of the audience, obviously. um, as i said, this was during the the humane, um, export that we did together. so, obviously, there's people in there that are already more aligned, um, that already are really clear on their purpose. they've worked through this and so on. so for me, i think they were mainly there to kind of figure out, oh, wait. the partnership thing in whole of this, what where does that take me? now there was a couple of people, i think, that were, um, leaning more towards the progress one, and then maybe one person that was a little bit in doubt as in, am i stuck in a profit trap? kind of. so but i said, it depends on the audience you have, and it was really nice to hear that a lot of them were already in that power quadrant, actually.  Speaker 1: yeah. it's really good to analyze that for yourself to think about, uh, whether you're in the wrong crowd, because that's something that comes up quite often in the marketing. like, we're human program where people are like, yeah. but whenever i look around, i'm not seeing that kind of way of showing up in the world. and and often it's because, yeah, they are in the wrong crowd. and so it feels very it feels lonely to be in the wrong crowd. right? if you're the only one who cares and everybody else is talking about how to make a million dollars in three days, then then you feel very lonely when you think, yeah, but is that really what i want? um, and so i think i think it's this journey of a creating this awareness and knowing, okay, i might be in the wrong crowd. how do i work my way towards a different different audience? and and i'm actually doing that right now a little bit as well, um, with the inner development goals. i, i, i really saw that these were my people. uh, and so i started and this has been three years in the making. i started, you know, being there, connecting. and now last year, i created a new community with someone else. but it's like this slow, steady, this is where i want to be and these are my people and then working towards that, i think. yes. yeah. that's why it resonated so much with me to to see, oh, yeah. this is this is the journey, right, through these quadrants. yeah.  Speaker 2: it is. that's why i say the profit trap is where you get stuck because you love what you do, but you're not in the right room. yeah. um, so you won't it's really hard to move from that one to the progress one. it's actually easier to go from the pitfall one, which is low passion and and low in purpose, um, to progress.  Speaker 1: because you hate it. you're like, uh, let me get out of here. right? yeah.  Speaker 2: one. and secondly, if you accept things that you might not be overly excited about work wise or project wise, it will at least get you in the room with the right people. because if it's a higher on purpose, then you know, like, okay. this is just a step. i've been through that. it's kind of like i need to get here to then move on to power. yeah. because you're more motivated as well. like, okay. this is not what i wanna be doing, but at least i'm surrounded, and i get to know more and more people that are my crowd.  Speaker 1: yeah. in the in that workshop, you also shared an example that sometimes you just need to accept a a job for the money. yes. but then you made some distinction, like, how do you do that so that you don't get stuck in that trap there?  Speaker 2: the i i can give actually because, obviously, everything this was created from my very own experience that i noticed, like, okay. i've been through this, so this is, um, my advice. the profit trap, for instance, i got i love software. i love everything that has to do with tech. um, i i love implementing it. i love figuring it out. so i had an offer when i just started my business, and this was someone who knew that i really liked that and was really good at that. and they said, don't you wanna come and do a consultancy for us for, like, a year more or less, and we'll give us a quote and so on. and it's to implement a crm, but it was a business that value wise and purpose wise was not aligned with my values nor but still, i found myself thinking, well, this is twelve months of this much money coming in every month. i think it was because this has been five to six years ago. in between 1,500 and 2,000, but that a month, it's kind of like, oh, yeah. and i think a lot of people will reason then. i'll take that and on the side, and i'm like, no. that's not what i started my business. i ended up sending them the quote, and then a week later, contacting them again saying, i'm sorry. i thought about this. it's not the right time currently for me to collaborate. yeah. because i know you need to think long term. you need to think long term. don't do this. you'll get stuck, and then other references will come up and recommendations and so on, and and you'll go where you don't wanna be.  Speaker 1: yeah. yeah.  Speaker 2: that is an example of low purpose, high passion. so it is possible.  Speaker 1: yeah. i'll just i just have to share another example of of my son. uh, just recently, he needed to look for an internship, and he's a a graphic designer in, you know, in school. and and so he didn't have a a spot until, like, the very last minute, like, two weeks before it's he was supposed to start. got a lot of no's. and then, uh, a coach that he's working with pushed him to accept this offer where it was more like according to him, it was more more like a coffee shop. and he's like, i'm gonna hate it. it's the worst. he was like, i don't wanna be there. and and then us parents, we had to kind of, like, you know, make this decision. well, do we take that risk, um, that he says no to this one, the only thing he has? or do we also think long term and think, well, he can keep looking and who knows? maybe he'll find something that he's really passionate about and it's gonna be great. it's gonna give him great references. and so, yeah, in the end, he did find, like, his dream position. it's actually on the on the website. i had to laugh at it said, like, we only work with humane projects. i'm like, there you go. and so yeah. but just having holding that uncertainty, right, in this case, as parents, there's no money involved. but holding that uncertainty and and say no to something is is really, really difficult and even more so if it brings in, you know, a certain amount of money. so, yeah.  Speaker 2: add on to the equation in my case that i am a sole widowed parent with a mortgage and a son, and i still sit on. yeah. i think for me, there's two things to keep into account, and this is an exercise that i always do when i feel that fear comes up and takes over because we start making fear based decisions.  Speaker 1: yeah.  Speaker 2: at that point, one, a lot of it has to do with trust the process, trust yourself, you will be fine, which already is a really hard one. but then if i notice, oh, there's a fear coming up, like, will i be able to pay my bills? will i this? i go back every single time to wait. what is the worst thing that can happen? mhmm. and in the end, if you start breaking it down, like, really breaking it down, kinda like, well, that no other project comes up, and then i'm gonna have to look for a job again and leave my business behind. that's not such a bad thing. so it kind of tones the risk down, and it gives me at least that's the trick i keep on doing. that's what i use when i moved countries every single time. it's like, what? wait. what's the worst that can happen?  Speaker 1: yeah. yeah. and then you realize that's the worst thing. it's like there's much worse things than that.  Speaker 2: exactly. yeah. and then you go ahead and you do it anyway. and, um, i have to say five years later, um, i'm very, very happy. i took that decision that day of saying no and and paving my way further on into the purpose  Speaker 1: one. yeah. because we're we're creating with every yes, we're creating an ecosystem for ourselves. right? and the minute you say yes to the wrong thing, well, that's the beginning of your ecosystem. and then more and more and more of these offerings will come your way, and soon enough, you're trapped in that thing. so yeah. so important. okay. so we have the the four quadrants. we have the compass, uh, and then you said, well, that's really the beginning of thinking about partnerships. so it's kind of like an analysis that you do before you step into partnership, um, mode. so once you have this awareness, what do we do next?  Speaker 2: well, there's a a couple of things because for me, um, it's not, oh, yeah. now i'm gonna find the partner and that was that. um, it's a bit slower than that. right. you've got certain phases as well, like, um, values that you need and need to figure out. now what i also say is i know people going into partnerships works best if you're already clear on your very own purpose, call it ikigai, whatever it is. if it's not, what i did learn very fast is kind of, well, it's actually by doing that you'll figure it out. you can go into, i don't know, how many online videos, um, and so on to figure it out, but it's also by doing an actual project that you figure things out. um, so the next one from there is kind of like, what are my principles? um, so there's actually five. there's trust. there's shared values. there's shared impact goals because if you go into a partnership, obviously, you need to make sure and i'm not talking money. i'm not talking just like, oh, profit is in is a goal. no. i'm talking beyond the money. like, what is it that the two of us want to gain out of this? yeah. profustrating, like, the balance of return. and then you mentioned it before the, um, the people that kind of go make a million dollars in three days. yeah. even though i talk about profit, this is not gonna happen in three days. right. so slow growth is is another one.  Speaker 1: yeah. i love that. so, uh, again, trust, shared values, shared impact goals, and shared impact goals, again, are bigger than just the project that we're creating. right? it's like, you know, what is this impacting in the world, the work that we're doing together?  Speaker 2: i think it's really important to know that because i've seen that partnership is yet another word that sometimes for me what it means. and when i speak about partnerships, it's actually all co creation mode. it's not you have your business. i have mine. let's collaborate. that's a collaboration. so all partnerships are collapse, but all collaborations are definitely not partnerships. a partnership for me goes deeper than that. it's kind of like, let's create a business or a project together. doesn't have to be a business, but it can be a project or something. but we co create this. like, we do this together. so hence, well, what are our shared impact goals then? and impact goals, again, for us, but also remembering purpose. what do we wanna reach? what's the impact we wanna create together on everybody else?  Speaker 1: yeah. i love the distinction you make between collabs and partnerships. i think there could probably be also collaborations with shared impact goals, but they're time restricted, where a partnership to me feels like more open  Speaker 2: long term.  Speaker 1: long term. right? yeah.  Speaker 2: yeah. yeah. definitely. yeah. no. definitely. i think in each and every collaboration, even, um, for me, for and then it comes on on the shared values. i very much know what my nonnegotiables are. and my nonnegotiables are so strong that i even do that when i accept a client. mhmm. um, so it's not just towards it's clients, collaborations, and partners. so it's actually everything. um, but, yes, for collaborations, that is also really important. yeah.  Speaker 1: i'm i'm actually collaborating right now with, uh, for my new program, uh, sell how to sell in 2026 and beyond with with this group expert, small group expert, uh, carrie dobson, and we're recording our collaboration prep. and in the last call, we, um, she took me through these questions on the collaboration. and one of them that i think is is good to add here is she asked me what are your concerns about this collaboration? right? what are you worried about for us working together? um, and i think it's so important to talk about that and, you know yeah. with vulnerability, speak about our fears. do they have to do with the ego? do they have to do with being worried about who knows what? but address that. and and and then it feels like, oh, we talk it's kinda like what's the worst thing that could happen. right? it's like, oh, here are the concerns. we talked about them, and now we can build, uh, on that.  Speaker 2: i think as well, um, what i've noticed as well is at times and i think the same thing happens with concerns. you think you know. you think before going into a partnership or a collab, you think you know what your nonnegotiable is and what your main concerns are until you go into partnerships. the only way to learn or collabs is do that.  Speaker 1: right.  Speaker 2: because you'll notice, like, oh, i thought this was actually my nonnegotiable, but this bugs me more or this upsets me more or this so you get to know a lot about yourself as well as a business owner or an entrepreneur or even a professional in general when you start collaborating.  Speaker 1: yeah. if anything, you grow yourself. maybe you won't grow your business with this one, but you grow yourself. and then you can apply next time. yeah.  Speaker 2: it's a really important one as well to allow yourself to make mistakes. it's fine from every single partnership. i've i've had partnerships that went totally wrong. i learned a lot from them. it was brilliant.  Speaker 1: yeah.  Speaker 2: very grateful for that thing going wrong. yeah. but that is  Speaker 1: i mean, we started out with a partnership and and or collab and and that specific small project, well, it didn't go so well. but where he's still here. you know,  Speaker 2: we're still collaborating. so yeah. exactly.  Speaker 1: so so what are some ways that people can test, um, partnerships? so maybe it is those collabs. is that the step the first step?  Speaker 2: yes. yeah. um, there's one recommendation i always do, um, and i get that it depends a little bit on on the type of business you have or, uh, the project you're working on. but if there's one recommend that's my way of testing it out a lot is co create a small event, however small it is. a webinar, uh, an online talk, a get together, it doesn't matter. just yeah. because when you set up an event, however small it is, actually, a lot of things are needed. like, what are the goals of this event? how are we going to promote this? um, who are we talking to? what's our audience? what what are we gonna get out of this, how are we gonna set up, what are the tools we're gonna use. um, all of that teaches you so much about one another. because when you set up an event, it's kind of like, oh, yeah. you're the techie one. i'm not. oh, you wanna have that audience? no. i was actually thinking of another audience, and that's where the difference has come up most definitely. like, for me, that's my go to to see, is this gonna work? let's test. and i think in a lot of businesses or or even for solopreneurs, it's actually very feasible to do that. everybody can do a webinar or something. and collaborating on that is an interesting exercise yeah. as a small test.  Speaker 1: and i i think you're right when you said, you know, when you asked people where they're at in the when you hosted that workshop in the community, they already knew who they are. yes. so that is very helpful to go into partnership. because if you are still at the stage where well, first of all, you haven't done any inner work, but you're also very new in your business. there's a lot of doubt. right? and so that's why i see most people go, oh, don't wanna do any collaborations. i'm not even sure what i can bring to this collaboration. so in a way, it's like, well, that's that's the challenge, though. it's like work on that because you will grow as as you are having these collaborations.  Speaker 2: when it comes to because we crossed over right into the alignment phase with the test, um, because, actually, there's stages to creating a partnership. um, so one, there's the principles you kind of need to think about in advance, but then for me, a lot of networking nowadays has a negative connotation. once again, i'm like, let's make it a positive one then. um, i'm not changing the words. i'll give it another connotation. in my case, yes, we put slow networking in front of it. um, the first step is you're solo. it's just you. start thinking about you, what do you want, those principles. and then you go into networking. now networking for me is very different than connecting. the word connection and connecting nowadays as well. hey. wanna connect with me? hey. wanna connect with me? mhmm.  Speaker 1: and then nothing happens. i made  Speaker 2: yeah. exactly. it's like, yeah. sure. let's be in touch because networking is just a first contact. it's, hi. this is me, and this is you. and then you can decide, do i go into creating a connection with that person where you start to get to know each other a bit more? you start nurturing the contact. that's when you start connecting. and then once you've connected enough, that's when i think you can well, that's when you can go into maybe we should cocreate something small. let's see. and that's the alignment phase. you need that before going into a full blown old partnership to check, like, is this right for us yeah. for the both. and then you step into a partnership, actually.  Speaker 1: yeah. yeah. yeah. that's good. you know, we we we're calling this episode, how can purposeful partnerships turn your passion into profit. so so far, we've talked a lot about purpose and partnership. let's talk about profit. so how where does the money come in? and, yes, we agree. okay. it's slow. um, but we do have to have this money conversation eventually. so when do we when do we have the do we start with the money conversation? and then, yeah, how can we turn our passion into profit?  Speaker 2: so for me, um, the partnerships is a vehicle to get to the profit for different reasons. lots of us are indeed solopreneurs or small businesses. um, so even more, in the purpose realm, lots of us feel alone. that's why there's so many communities. that's why your community exists. that's why mine exists. so there are so through a partnership, it has several advantages. it's not one plus one is two. it's one plus one is three. and that comes to the impact you're creating. that comes to the profit you're creating because you put your experience together. you put your audience together. you put so many things together that that then automatically makes you stronger. you strengthen one another. um, the money conversation obviously needs to be had because this is another thing people misunderstand lots of times. not every partnership is a fifty fifty when it comes to money. you can go into partnerships saying, this is a thirty seventy. whatever. it needs to feel right for you. that's the most important thing. and what i've seen, funnily enough, is also that i recommend very much partnering with people that might be passionate about totally different things work wise, like task wise than i am that you're complementary. so i love stuff marketing related. i hate the writing up reports type of things. and i co created a brand with somebody that doesn't really like the marketing side of things. but, yeah, more excited about the paperwork. that was a brilliant partnership because that was the one thing that i maybe couldn't always give to my clients, and he had that the other way around. so it's kind of like, let's combine this because we have shared impact, all shared values, and so on, and we complement one another. and that automatically led to a lot more profit because we were capable of doing certain projects together and have more reach, um, which automatically translates into. and i very much realized if i should have done this by myself, then either i need to pay somebody to kind of do this work for me, but i can't yet. so it's kind of like this it's just me. how do i tackle all this? so it strengthens you a lot, and and that's where the profit lies. i feel a lot of solopreneurs are just trying to do it all by themselves even though they're part of a community and so on. and it's kind of like, well, why don't you, like, create a partnership somehow? yeah. besides what you keep doing, which is perfectly fine. i mean, you can keep doing your own project, but it'll it'll really get you into into more profit.  Speaker 1: more profit. and and and maybe we can also say that profit is not always money. profit is also more time to be human, more joy because you're working with someone who is very aligned. um, what else? more fun. so, yeah, profit can take many, many different versions.  Speaker 2: more energy as well. i said, for me, it it's it's brilliant that there is somebody that absolutely loves reading these really, to me, boring reports and outlines that our clients sometimes ask, and and they're like, this is fun. and i'm like, yay.  Speaker 1: yeah. and and vice versa, they're like, oh, i can't understand how she thinks this other thing is fun. but exactly. exactly. that's why we're  Speaker 2: all different. so for me, that's priceless  Speaker 1: yeah. yeah.  Speaker 2: to be fair. because it's so and i think it's an important thing that people have to see in partnerships as well. it's it's yeah. what do you like doing that i might not like as much and the other way around? and is that compliment can we use that together? yeah. and it's amazing. goes beyond money, obviously. but for me, profit is also something i think this came about as well because i noticed so many solopreneurs in the purpose realm struggling with money or struggling with profit. one, i still feel due to limiting beliefs and the negative connotation money has in society as in the billionaires of this world are all bad people, and they're creating the wrong impact and so on. and i even myself heard myself saying lots of times in the beginning, like, just need to pay my bills and i'm fine and it's all good and, like, kind of down i don't know how to say that in english.  Speaker 1: yeah. play small. right? exactly. exactly. yeah.  Speaker 2: and then i came to the realization that that is not what i want. that, um, i feel the more money and more profit, and i'm just talking money wise. it's good to have all those add ons, obviously. the more impact i'll be able to create because that'll make it possible for me to hire people aligned with my values as well to maybe even invest in companies that are doing a really good job or help out solopreneurs. so there's so many things added to that. but for me, it's kind of like, let's talk about profit because it is important. we need to make profit. it's fine to make profit. it's fine even to make good money. it's fine.  Speaker 1: yeah. we need more good people make good money. right? exactly. the good people will always bring back the money to where we need it.  Speaker 2: i'm gonna use that, sarah. yeah. we need more money. good people making good money. yeah. i love that. yeah.  Speaker 1: i think that's a a nice quote to to wrap up here, but, um, i'm glad we we yeah. we need to talk about the money. so that that is just and i think i think it's part of that vulnerable conversation also at the beginning of a partnership, you know?  Speaker 2: yes.  Speaker 1: it's like, let's have this money conversation.  Speaker 2: so exactly.  Speaker 1: yeah. maybe as a as a final question, if someone, you know, has never worked either on a collab or a partnership, like, what's a what's an easy first step for them to to do?  Speaker 2: i think the the first one is if you're still remembering the phases. right? so low networking connection and so on. a lot of people are like, oh, so i need to get myself into the right room as a first step. yes and no because there's one before. take up your phone or your linkedin or whatever it is and see who's already there within your everybody has a network. don't tell me you don't have a network. everybody has a network, but you might feel that it's not the right network. but maybe there's someone in there that you can actually go to and talk and not as much as in to get in the networking or connection stage. if it's somebody that you feel might be aligned with you, then, yes, start connecting with them. start nurturing that connection. but if it's not, they might be connected. and i think a lot of people are scared to ask for introductions.  Speaker 1: yeah.  Speaker 2: and for me, a really important step is ask for an introduction. if somebody is already there that you know or you look up to and isn't that purpose realm and ask for an intro. if you see i do that all the time. if i see somebody's connected and i'm like, well, i i would love to connect with that person or get to know that person. and i ask. i'm like, could you possibly introduce me? yeah. and what's the worst can happen? they say no. yeah. that's fine. if that's not possible, then get yourself into the right room. and in my case, i didn't find the right room, so i basically created the right room yeah. which is also a possibility. yeah. you're like, well, the right room does not exist, and i'll just create it. and i started with the slow networking of it because for me, that was kind of like, let's start like this.  Speaker 1: yeah. nobody else is talking about that. so let me let me do it myself. yeah. yeah. i think it's it's it's so it's so key to, um, also, like you mentioned, connect with someone, but we can also just see, for example, what events are they attending. and and then, you know, kinda get into those events. and and then you're like, all of a sudden you notice, oh, there's many more of my people, and i'm not alone. yeah.  Speaker 2: it is exactly because, um, if you go on linkedin in the beginning, obviously, i came from the corporate world. so my linkedin was filled with maybe not my crowd or not exactly. and, funnily enough, the events that came up  Speaker 1: yeah. not the corporate team. right.  Speaker 2: then i started looking for them, and now it's a constant show up of things i could now it's kind of like, no. stop.  Speaker 1: there's too many. i can't attend them all. yeah.  Speaker 2: and, um, but that's that's how you do it.  Speaker 1: that's where  Speaker 2: where you start. and then even if it is because i i understand that there's a lot of introvert people as well for anybody listening. like, oh, i don't wanna then just join a webinar. mhmm. but going through the people that are there, and then afterwards connect with them on linkedin via message like, hey. i saw you in this webinar. would love to kind of stay in touch on here and start the conversation in writing.  Speaker 1: yeah. it's  Speaker 2: not always about showing up in person and having to speak face to face. there are other ways as well.  Speaker 1: yep. great. great ways to start collaborating more. i think it's really yeah. it's it's where we're heading. i can see that it's, you know, when you started, it was kinda like this new thing, but now you hear a lot more people talking about it, which is great, which is great. and and i think it goes together with knowing who you are because then you show up in partnership with your boundaries, with your, you know, with your clear expectations. and and that makes a really good partnership.  Speaker 2: exactly.  Speaker 1: yeah. great. uh, that was awesome. kim, please do share where people can find you. tell us about your community as well.  Speaker 2: um, i just launched and haven't really sent it to anybody, but i finally created a little small website, um, just with my name, kimdekoster.com. because everything about me is on there. like, all of my brands, the projects i'm involved in, i'm like, i need this little thing where everybody so that's one. great. and i think all the info is is  Speaker 1: is on  Speaker 2: that site. yeah. okay. is on that website, basically.  Speaker 1: well, maybe what you can do is send me, you know, the compass, if you can send me that, and i'll include that in the show notes. so in case people are like, i don't know what she's talking about, they can go and look  Speaker 2: it up. i will. yeah. i'll i'll take out that page because, um, by now, there's a playbook, obviously, as well. um, and so it comes with a little like, you can do the exercise by yourself. um, i'll take out that page and and send it over to her so people have that compass.  Speaker 1: yeah. that's great. and if they if they can download it on your website, well, that, you know, if you make that available, then let me know and i'll link to that as well.  Speaker 2: i will. perfect.  Speaker 1: thanks so much for being a guest, kim.  Speaker 2: thank you for having me, ovelyn. it was fun. thank you.  Speaker 1: thank you. 

Send us a textIn this episode of The Savvy Scribe Podcast, we're tackling a topic that's too often overlooked in the freelance world: money. If you're a Nurse Writer navigating inconsistent payments, unclear financial goals, and burnout from treating your business like a side hustle, this episode will help you make the shift toward thinking about income and profit—and acting—like a CEO.How CEOs Think About Income and ProfitHere's what we cover:Why revenue ≠ profitLearn the difference between your top-line income and the money you actually keep. Tracking your expenses, software costs, and taxes is non-negotiable.How to pay yourself firstDiscover the importance of prioritizing owner pay using strategies like the Profit First method. This includes setting up separate accounts and allocating a percentage of your income before spending on tools or outsourcing.Planning ahead instead of panickingGet tips for budgeting months in advance—even when client payments come in on a delay. Understand your payment terms and create a system to track incoming income, expenses, and taxes.Setting income goals with profit in mindExplore how to create monthly income targets that reflect your business needs and ensure you're not just working for cash flow but for sustainability and growth.Action step for today:Open your banking app or spreadsheet. Look at your last 3 months of income. Did you pay yourself? Did you actually profit? If not, it's time to reassess your rates and spending.Don't miss this episode if you're ready to:Stop treating your writing business like a hobbyCreate predictable income streamsMake profit a core part of your business planWelcome to the Savvy Scribe Podcast, I'm so glad you're here! Before we start the show, if you're interested, we have a free Facebook group called "Savvy Nurse Writer Community"I appreciate you following me and listening today. I would LOVE for you to subscribe: ITUNESAnd if you love it, can I ask for a

Mike “The Mouth” Matusow is back for Episode 178 of The Mouthpiece with a raw update on his health struggles, including chronic pain, cataract surgery, and losing his spinal cord stimulator. But it's not all bad news — Mike also recaps a huge $50,000 poker hand, breaks down his recent hot streak, and previews the upcoming NFL season with his over/under picks. From poker tipping etiquette and rake debates to callers weighing in on Lamar vs. Mahomes, the Baltimore Ravens' Super Bowl chances, Bitcoin markets, and NFL sleeper teams — this episode is packed. 00:00 – Cold Open & Intro 01:00 – Health Battles: Pain, Depression & Cataract Diagnosis 05:00 – Poker Update: Mixed Games, Big Win & $50K Set-Over-Set Hand 12:00 – Losing His Spinal Cord Stimulator & Living with Pain 16:00 – Charity Poker Event Story: Sunglasses, AC Failure & Final Table 20:00 – Looking Ahead: NFL Season, Survivor Pools & Fantasy Football 24:00 – First NFL Picks: Patriots Over, Saints Under, Panthers Lean 28:00 – Call-in Segment Opens (702-329-0480) 29:00 – Caller Randy: Poker Tipping, Rake History & Low-Stakes Strategy 37:00 – Poker Then vs. Now: Dealers, Rake & WSOP Changes 42:00 – Caller Nick: NFL Predictions – Ravens, Chiefs & Lamar vs. Mahomes 48:00 – More NFL Futures: Rams, Lions, Vikings, Patriots & Giants 54:00 – Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen & Mahomes Debate 57:00 – Shadur Sanders, Young QBs & NFL Bust Watch 1:02:00 – Bitcoin, Ethereum & Market Manipulation Talk 1:08:00 – Bengals, Steelers & Jets Season Outlook 1:12:00 – Grinder's WSOP Main Event Win & Old-School Poker vs. GTO 1:18:00 – Closing Thoughts & Wrap-Up

What happens when a laid-off pharmaceutical exec reinvents himself as an auto care franchise owner? Meet Steve Sargent, who turned a $275K investment into a $1.5M Milex & Mr. Transmission business with the Moran Family of Brands.In this episode, Steve reveals:✅ How he transitioned from pharma sales director to thriving auto repair entrepreneur✅ His wild first year story (breaking his femur during opening week!) & what resilience really means✅ The true investment costs, revenue potential, and profit margins in auto franchising✅ Why Moran's Milex & Mr. Transmission outshined competitors✅ How to build company culture, hire the right team, and step out of daily operations✅ His personal mantra: “If you want things others don't have, you have to do things others won't do”If you're exploring franchise opportunities in 2025, want to know if an automotive business is profitable, or just love success stories of real franchisees—this is the blueprint you need.Timestamps00:00 –  Intro of Steve Sargent02:10 – From pharma sales to auto care entrepreneur05:25 – Breaking a femur in week one: resilience & first-year struggles09:40 – Previous business experience & confidence in franchising13:20 – Why Moran Family of Brands (Milex & Mr. Transmission) stood out17:50 – Investment costs & location setup details20:15 – Revenue goals: from $1.3M to $1.5M+ with 20–25% margins23:30 – Stepping out of the day-to-day: hiring a center manager26:15 – PR, media exposure & becoming a “local celebrity”30:00 – Franchise systems vs. buying an existing business34:10 – Company culture, employee hiring & emotional intelligence40:25 – Women in auto franchising & diversity on his team43:00 – Steve's mantra for success in franchising47:15 – Franchise ownership: not easy, but worth it50:00 – Final wisdom for aspiring franchise owners

Discover how the new RCReports + FileForms partnership helps tax pros turn compliance into profit. Eric Green, Paul Hamann, and Frank Tumminello reveal how to streamline workflows, save clients' money, and unlock recurring advisory revenue, all while bulletproofing returns. Plus, join Eric, Frank, and Paul for a free webinar on September 17th and discover how you can monetize the partnership to save your clients thousands every year and create an entirely new revenue stream for yourself! Register here now: https://taxrepllc.com/20250917-compliance/

In this episode, I'm bringing you behind the scenes of what August looked like in my microbakery—from market days to revenue breakdowns, product wins, flops, and everything in between. This is one of my favorite types of episodes to share because it gives me a chance to pause, reflect, and walk you through what worked, what didn't, and what I'm learning as I move forward. I baked just twice this month by design to create a slower summer rhythm, and I'm sharing all the numbers—what I sold, how I sold it, and where the revenue came from.You'll hear about shifting product strategies like minis and English muffins, process improvements (hello, English muffin rings), margin-challenging products like brownies, and how I'm gearing up to open my storefront with the support of my community. I'm also talking about the bottlenecks I'm facing, like packaging and capacity, and how I'm navigating this transition from home-based baking to a commercial kitchen. Whether you're baking full-time or part-time, from home or looking to scale, my hope is that this episode gives you practical insights, encouragement, and a reminder that your bakery is part of something really important.Resources: Join the Strategy Session Waitlist: Spots are limited, but if you want my eyes on your business and a personalized action plan, join the waitlist here. http://carolinebower.com/strategysessionwaitlistGrab the Profit & Pricing Calculator: Simplify the math, clarify your margins, and confidently price your products. http://carolinebower.com/calculator Follow me on Instagram for more microbakery tips: @carolinebower_sourdoughFind links to all of my sourdough microbakery favorites including packaging, pans, and more! www.carolinebower.com/linksDownload the FREE Guide and Checklist, Your First Steps to a Successful In-Home Bakery at https://www.carolinebower.com/checklist to begin building YOUR thriving microbakery!

Are health coaches actually helping people… or just fueling the wellness industry's profit machine? In this conversation with holistic health coach and natural foods chef Andrea Beaman, you'll hear how she healed her thyroid disease naturally through food, even when doctors said it couldn't be done. And together, we'll explore how health coaches can stay grounded in healing instead of caving to industry pressure. You'll learn: Why the medical system dismisses food as medicine The link between ancient wisdom, emotions, and organ health The difference between helping people vs. pushing products How to reconnect to the mission that made you a health coach Reconnect to your mission as a coach with Michelle's free journaling prompts – text the word "MISSION" to 917-540-8927 Subscribe wherever you listen so you don't miss an episode.

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Eli Rubel is the Founder and CEO of Profit Labs, a strategic finance and bookkeeping firm exclusively for agency owners. Profit Labs provides financial clarity, profitability insights, and forecasting tools tailored for creative, marketing, and service agencies. Eli has generated over $10 million in agency profit since 2020 and is widely followed for his expertise in building high-margin, scalable service businesses. He previously founded Glider, a venture-backed SaaS company, and later launched Matter Made and NoBoringDesign, which served clients like Dropbox, Loom, and Sequoia-backed startups. In this episode… The entrepreneurial journey is rarely a straight path; more often, it is marked by missteps, hard lessons, and unexpected pivots. Even seasoned founders can launch a new venture only to see it stumble at the very beginning. When this happens, how do you regroup, refine, and rebuild into something stronger? Eli Rubel, a seasoned entrepreneur and agency finance expert, experienced this firsthand when his latest venture faltered due to misaligned messaging and poor market fit. Rather than walking away, Eli leaned on his network of fellow founders, adjusted his positioning, and revamped his sales approach. These changes quickly turned early struggles into wins, landing his first clients and building momentum. He emphasizes the power of bootstrapping for flexibility, leveraging offshore teams for efficiency, and testing pricing to uncover true profitability. His journey exemplifies how adaptability, clarity, and persistence can transform setbacks into lasting growth. In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz interviews Eli Rubel, Founder and CEO of Profit Labs, about turning early failures into profitable growth. Eli shares why he chose bootstrapping over venture capital, what he learned from a failed launch and pivot, and the costly mistake of keeping staff too long in a downturn. He also discusses scaling with offshore talent, the importance of time tracking, and how price testing can transform agency profitability.  

This FBA pioneer seller reveals how to win on Amazon: profit-first math, margins, real differentiation, smarter China sourcing, and IP + NNN protection. Plus, wild origin stories!   What if understanding financial fundamentals could transform your Amazon selling journey from mediocrity to profitability? Join us as we uncover the entrepreneurial insights of Steven Selikoff, a trailblazer in Amazon's original FBA program, who began his journey selling homemade firecrackers and transitioned to a successful career in the wholesale market. Steven's diverse experiences, from fashion photography in New York City and Italy to his no-nonsense business approach, provide invaluable lessons for anyone striving to succeed in the competitive world of online selling.   Steven sheds light on the often-overlooked aspects of e-commerce, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing profitable sourcing over merely chasing top-line sales. Many sellers find themselves entangled in the allure of impressive gross merchandise volume, only to realize profitability has slipped through the cracks. Through compelling anecdotes and real-life examples, Steven highlights how understanding your financial numbers and strategic sourcing can drastically shift the trajectory of your business, moving beyond superficial metrics to achieve sustainable success.   As we explore the significance of product differentiation, Steven shares his expertise on crafting unique market strategies. From premium dog treats to pillowcases for pet owners, he illustrates how catering to unmet customer needs can set you apart from the competition. Learn about securing your market advantage through effective strategies, including NNN agreements, intellectual property protection, and rigorous factory inspections. This episode promises a treasure trove of actionable advice for those ready to rethink their approach to online entrepreneurship and gain a competitive edge.   In episode 463 of the AM/PM Podcast, Kevin and Steven discuss: 00:00 - Entrepreneurial Journey With Stephen Selikoff 17:27 - Profitable Sourcing Over Flashy Marketing 19:37 - Chasing Quick Wins in Business 21:17 - Calculating Initial Amazon Selling Investment 29:00 - Bully Sticks for Dogs Product 30:21 - Unique Product Differentiation for Success 35:47 - Product Development Strategies for Beginner Sellers 39:51 - Navigating Manufacturing and Intellectual Property 40:56 - Protecting Your Product and Market Advantage 45:16 - Protecting Your Product and Timeline 54:50 - Successful Product Development and Factory Inspections 56:12 - Innovative Pillowcases for Pet Owners

Send us a textShownotes can be found at https://www.profitwithlaw.com/497Most law firm owners think bonuses automatically motivate their teams - but the wrong plan can quietly drain your profits and create more frustration than results.In this exclusive replay from the Law Firm Growth Summit, Moshe Amsel breaks down the truth about law firm bonuses: why “just because” payouts don't usually work, and how to design compensation structures that reward real performance without eroding your margins.You'll discover 6 proven bonus models that Moshe has seen law firm owners successfully implement - ranging from simple monthly incentives to profit-sharing plans that align your team's goals with your firm's long-term success.Chapters:[00:00] Introducing the power and detriment of bonuses within law firms[06:48] 6 Proven Bonus Structures for Maximum Team Performance[08:40] Bonus #1: Bonus ‘Just Because'[11:44] Bonus #2: Quarterly bonus[15:44] Bonus #3: Monthly performance-based bonus[16:14] Bonus #4: Monthly commission bonus[27:20] Bonus #5: Quarterly performance-based bonus[32:46] Bonus #6: Annual profit sharing bonusResources mentioned:Book your FREE strategy session today!: profitwithlaw.com/strategysessionTake the Law Firm Growth Assessment and find out how you rate as a law firm owner! Check out our Profit with Law YouTube channel!Learn more about the Profit with Law Elite Coaching Program hereJoin our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lawfirmgrowthsummit/To request a show topic, recommend a guest or ask a question for the show, please send an email to info@dreambuilderfinancial.com.Connect with Moshe on:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/moshe.amselLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosheamsel/

Thanks to our partners Promotive and Wicked FileWelcome to another episode of Business by the Numbers with Hunt Demerast, CPA at Parmelis & Associates. This week, Hunt digs into a deceptively simple question every shop owner should be asking: when and how should you look at your financials?Too often, business owners flip through their QuickBooks file or shop management system without clarity on what they're really trying to uncover. Hunt breaks down the process like a scientist testing a theory: identify the problem, brainstorm possible fixes, implement solutions, and then analyze results.From chasing profitability to tackling parts gross profit, Hunt explains how daily, weekly, and monthly reviews tell different stories about your business. Along the way, he shares why financials are trailing indicators, how leading metrics like productivity or parts pricing play a bigger role than many realize, and why “set it and forget it” rarely works when it comes to profitability.You'll also hear:(03:07) Why the frequency of financial reviews should match the problem you're solving(05:55) How to use the scientific method to test business decisions(10:53) A real-world example of fixing low parts gross profit margins(17:53) The danger of only reviewing numbers once a year(19:47) Why your assumptions must be tested against reality—and how to course-correctWhether you're chasing higher margins, fighting to stay profitable, or just trying to sleep at night knowing your numbers are right, this episode offers a roadmap to thinking about financials with purpose instead of panic.Stay safe out there—and remember, your financials are only as valuable as the questions you ask of them.Thanks to our partner PromotiveIt's time to hire a superstar for your business; what a grind you have in front of you. Introducing Promotive, a full-service staffing solution for your shop. Promotive has over 40 years of recruiting and automotive experience. If you need qualified technicians and service advisors and want to offload the heavy lifting, visit https://gopromotive.com/Thanks to our Partner WickedFileTurn chaos into clarity with WickedFile, the AI for auto repair shops. Transform invoices into insights, protect cash flow, and stop losing parts, cores, or credits to maximize your bottom line. visit https://info.wickedfile.com/Paar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online: www.paarmelis.comEmail Hunt: podcast@paarmelis.comText Paar Melis @ 301-307-5413Download a Copy of My Books Here:Wrenches to Write-OffsYour Perfect Shop Aftermarket Radio NetworkRemarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open DiscussionDiagnosing the...

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Have you considered launching a podcast or leveraging podcast visibility to promote your business? Today's conversation between Melissa Kay and Dr. Sabrina Starling is eye-opening and inspiring about the purpose of podcasting. From attracting “right-fit” clients to building authority and actually enjoying marketing, Dr. Sabrina proudly declares that podcasting has changed the way she grows her business. She's pulling back the curtain to share tips, strategies, and insights into her updated marketing philosophy. There is so much to learn! Join us!Profit by Design is a Tap the Potential Production. Show Highlights:Visibility matters–and it's much more than social media posts!We help our clients with marketing to help them meet their goals.Highlights of Dr. Sabrina's journey to bring the Profit by Design podcast into existenceA successful podcast requires consistency and creates community. Hearing others' stories helps us learn from each other.Fact: Small businesses succeed based on relationships.The unique benefits of podcasting as a platformAre you a Tap the Potential client with a great story to share about your entrepreneurial journey? Other people need to hear it! Email Melissa!Melissa's marketing takeaways: “Know your sweet spot and get visible.”Book a call with us today!Resources:Join our upcoming Leadership Bootcamp to build a self-managing team of people who own their roles. Reserve your seat today! We begin on September 25! Join us!For more information about The Coach Approach or to join us in the next round, click the link! Don't wait! Download your Strategic Planning Guide and 2025 Tap the Potential Strategic Planner today!Want to know the best attracting and recruiting strategies for small businesses? We can help! Learn more about our How to Hire the Best course.Retain, grow, and deeply engage your A-players with the Dream Manager Program! The best way to create buy-in from your team members for your vision is to identify how your vision supports them in achieving their dreams. Enroll today!Become an employer of choice to attract the A-players you want on your team! We are now enrolling for the How to Hire the Best course. Sign up today!Sign up for the free A-Player Development Plan/Mini-Course. Track your A-players' development and retain your A-players!Ready to take your life back from your business? Want more time for what matters most and more money in your bank account than ever? Book a call with us today! Get your copy of A Guide To Talking To Your Team About Profit!Master your time and profit! Give us 20 minutes of your time, take the Better Business...

Thanks to our partners Promotive and Wicked FileWelcome to another episode of Business by the Numbers with Hunt Demerast, CPA at Parmelis & Associates. This week, Hunt digs into a deceptively simple question every shop owner should be asking: when and how should you look at your financials?Too often, business owners flip through their QuickBooks file or shop management system without clarity on what they're really trying to uncover. Hunt breaks down the process like a scientist testing a theory: identify the problem, brainstorm possible fixes, implement solutions, and then analyze results.From chasing profitability to tackling parts gross profit, Hunt explains how daily, weekly, and monthly reviews tell different stories about your business. Along the way, he shares why financials are trailing indicators, how leading metrics like productivity or parts pricing play a bigger role than many realize, and why “set it and forget it” rarely works when it comes to profitability.You'll also hear:(03:07) Why the frequency of financial reviews should match the problem you're solving(05:55) How to use the scientific method to test business decisions(10:53) A real-world example of fixing low parts gross profit margins(17:53) The danger of only reviewing numbers once a year(19:47) Why your assumptions must be tested against reality—and how to course-correctWhether you're chasing higher margins, fighting to stay profitable, or just trying to sleep at night knowing your numbers are right, this episode offers a roadmap to thinking about financials with purpose instead of panic.Stay safe out there—and remember, your financials are only as valuable as the questions you ask of them.Thanks to our partner PromotiveIt's time to hire a superstar for your business; what a grind you have in front of you. Introducing Promotive, a full-service staffing solution for your shop. Promotive has over 40 years of recruiting and automotive experience. If you need qualified technicians and service advisors and want to offload the heavy lifting, visit https://gopromotive.com/Thanks to our Partner WickedFileTurn chaos into clarity with WickedFile, the AI for auto repair shops. Transform invoices into insights, protect cash flow, and stop losing parts, cores, or credits to maximize your bottom line. visit https://info.wickedfile.com/Paar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online: www.paarmelis.comEmail Hunt: podcast@paarmelis.comText Paar Melis @ 301-307-5413Download a Copy of My Books Here:Wrenches to Write-OffsYour Perfect Shop Aftermarket Radio NetworkRemarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open DiscussionDiagnosing the...

04 Sep 2025. Discussing earnings - Etihad Airways posts record first-half profit, up 32% year-on-year, with passenger and cargo revenue both rising. Majid Al Futtaim also reports a 23% increase in adjusted net profit, as malls and hotels perform strongly but retail and real estate soften. Plus, what community amenities really help sell your house, we find out. And speaking to the snooker legend Dennis Taylor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are hidden profit killers draining your dental practice? In this episode, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah reveal 4 overlooked areas — from mishandled new patient calls to weak treatment follow-ups — that could be costing you thousands. Learn simple, proven strategies to boost conversions, improve case acceptance, and strengthen practice profitability.   

What does it really mean to grow your business? In this episode, Morgan Weber of Lucky Pup shares why growth isn't always the answer and how defining success on your own terms is crucial for long-term sustainability. She unpacks the danger of chasing vanity metrics, the importance of budgeting your time like your finances, and why business owners must avoid resentment and burnout. Morgan also explains how to build a “filter system” based on values and goals to guide decision-making. Whether you're solo or scaling, this is an honest look at staying aligned in a world pushing constant expansion. Main Topics Time, money, and energy profit Boundaries and burnout prevention Making values-based decisions Vanity metrics vs real success Transitioning to pet retail ownership Main takeaway: ““You don't get an award for how much pain you carry.” In pet care, it's easy to fall into the trap of overworking, overgiving, and overcommitting. But martyrdom isn't a badge of honor—it's a fast track to burnout. Your clients don't expect you to sacrifice everything, and your business won't thrive if you're running on empty. Instead, choose sustainability. Set boundaries. Prioritize time, energy, and joy. You deserve a business that supports your life—not one that consumes it. About our guest: Morgan Weber is a multi-passionate entrepreneur and the founder of Lucky Pup Adventures, a pet sitting and dog walking company launched in 2013. Following a deeply personal loss, she founded Memory Flame Candle Co. to bring comfort to grieving hearts. She also hosts the Lucky Pup Podcast and offers coaching for pet professionals, helping them build values-based businesses. Most recently, Morgan and her husband purchased a local pet supply store, adding retail ownership to their entrepreneurial journey. With a background in design and a heart for community, Morgan helps others grow intentionally and sustainably. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Pet Sitter Confessional, its hosts, or sponsors. We interview individuals based on their experience and expertise within the pet care industry. Any statements made outside of this platform, or unrelated to the topic discussed, are solely the responsibility of the guest. Links: Lucky Pup Adventures: https://www.luckypupadventures.com Memory Flame Candle Co.: https://www.memoryflamecandleco.com Lucky Pup Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luckypuppod IndiePet (for retail pet stores): https://www.indiepet.org Check out our Starter Packs See all of our discounts! Check out ProTrainings Code: CPR-petsitterconfessional for 10% off

Scott Desgrosseilliers, founder of Wicked Reports and creator of the 5 Forces system, joins the Table Rush Talk Show to reveal how to cut through marketing data noise and make profitable decisions. From his Scale, Chill, Kill framework to behind-the-scenes stories with Cheech & Chong and ClickFunnels, Scott explains why most attribution fails—and how to fix it. We also dive into meditation, entrepreneurial resilience, and why podcast guesting has become his top-of-funnel growth engine. Whether you're running $20K or $2M in ads, this conversation gives you the clarity to measure, signal, and act.

In this conversation, Eric shares his remarkable journey from spending seven and a half years in prison to becoming a successful real estate developer. He discusses the pivotal role that self-development books played in his transformation, his initial ventures into property flipping, and how he built a real estate empire through strategic investments. Eric also highlights his transition into teaching and mentoring others in the real estate field, emphasizing the importance of focus and dedication. He contrasts his experiences in Dallas and Miami, showcasing the vibrant real estate markets in both cities and his plans for the future.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

In this episode of The Friday Habit, Mark sits down with Bill Canady—CEO, author, and creator of the Profitable Growth Operating System (PGOS). Bill has managed billion-dollar businesses, led tens of thousands of employees, and written bestselling books like The 80/20 CEO. His newest book, From Panic to Profit, takes readers inside the process of turning struggling companies into thriving ones.From humble beginnings in a double-wide trailer to leading global enterprises, Bill shares how he applied focus, discipline, and the 80/20 principle to rise to the top. He also breaks down the practical framework leaders can use to take command of their business in just 100 days.Whether you're an emerging leader, a small business owner, or a seasoned executive, Bill's wisdom will help you simplify priorities, inspire your team, and build long-term success.

When the Summer days start fading, we start planning! Today we're diving into the importance of starting your 2026 planning now - at the very least, getting those dates on the calendar in October or November. From vision setting and SWOT analysis to identifying Planning Discussion Items and breaking them into 90-day action steps, we explore the tools and structure that make planning retreats impactful. We also discuss the balance between big-picture dreaming and practical integration, and why getting out of the office fuels creativity.

Points of Interest00:00 – 01:09 – Introduction: Marcel introduces guest Matt, founder of The Creative Life and bestselling author, highlighting his mission to help creatives design businesses that align with their lifestyles.01:14 – 02:24 – Coaching High-Level Creatives: Matt explains his role as a coach for award-winning creatives seeking fulfillment beyond the hustle, sharing examples of clients from Disney, Spotify, and the music industry.02:39 – 05:00 – Early Career and First Business: Matt recounts his start in advertising agencies, the launch of his own creative business, and his pursuit of a digital nomad lifestyle inspired by The 4-Hour Workweek.05:00 – 07:28 – Incongruence of Success and Fulfillment: While achieving his dream of running a remote business, Matt realized his work lacked meaning and fulfillment, sparking a personal crisis after the sudden loss of a family friend.07:57 – 10:46 – Discovering Core Values: Through coaching, Matt identified that fulfillment comes from emotional states like freedom, impact, and significance, which guided his transition into life coaching for creatives.12:02 – 15:47 – Three Core Challenges for Creatives: Matt outlines the main struggles creatives face: lack of differentiation, poor communication of value, and inability to scale delivery beyond the founder.18:03 – 20:56 – Differentiation Through Unique Experience: Matt introduces the idea of standing on a “mountain of value,” emphasizing that personal stories and experiences create unique positioning for creative businesses.21:38 – 24:00 – The Four P's of Positioning: Matt shares his framework for differentiation—Person, Problem, Promise, and Process—illustrated with a case study of a former Spotify designer who grew by niching into music tech branding.26:26 – 28:22 – Communicating Value Through Symptoms: Matt explains why creatives must focus on client symptoms rather than their own services to attract higher-quality clients earlier in the buying journey.30:28 – 34:52 – Shifting the Sales Approach: Marcel and Matt discuss how education and thought leadership build trust, while Matt emphasizes the importance of mastering sales conversations to accelerate client acquisition.35:32 – 37:20 – Building Scalable Delivery Systems: Matt describes how to design repeatable processes that move clients from current challenges to desired outcomes, enabling agency founders to step back from daily delivery.39:38 – 42:26 – Final Advice and Resources: Matt promotes his upcoming book The Creative Studio Roadmap and diagnostic tool and encourages creatives to intentionally design businesses that bring freedom, fulfillment, and financial security.Show NotesConnect with Matt via:LinkedInWebsiteMatt's One Page Sales FrameworkCreative Courage Podcast: 3 Strategies To Skyrocket Your Agency's Profit with Marcel PetitpasNew Book Tool: Quiz ToolLove the PodcastLeave us a review here.

Beau and Russell recap the drama from Leagues Cup and week 28 of MLS regular seasonTimestamps00:00 Intro02:29 Seattle's Triumph and Miami's Downfall05:26 Luis Suarez Controversy and Disciplinary Actions08:32 Obed Vargas: Rising Star and Future Prospects11:10 Seattle's Player Development and Team Dynamics14:12 San Diego's Key Players and Team Strategy17:09 Fan Experience and Stadium Issues20:03 Conclusion and Final Thoughts on the Season37:58 The Economics of Soccer Attendance43:18 The Community vs. Profit in Soccer43:51 West Coast Showdown: Key Matches and Implications49:40 Nashville's Struggles: Analyzing Recent Performance01:00:28 Cincinnati's Challenges: The Horseshoe of Death01:12:27 Miazga's Future and Player Dynamics01:16:55 Match Highlights: SKC vs. Colorado and Houston vs. St. Louis01:28:54 Playoff Predictions and Team Prospects

Today on the Invest In Her Podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Melissa Houston, the internationally selling author of Cash Confident, a Forbes.com contributor, and founder of She Means Profit. Melissa is a CPA with over 25 years of experience in financial management for small businesses, and she has worked with major organizations like the Tory Burch Foundation, Scotiabank, and the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center. Her financial insights have been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, CNBC, and Psychology Today. With her extensive background, Melissa is dedicated to helping ambitious founders gain financial clarity and maximize profit in their businesses. In this episode, Melissa shares her journey from working in corporate finance to becoming a sought-after business finance coach and thought leader. She and Catherine discuss the importance of mastering your numbers, why profitability—not just revenue—is the key to sustainable success, and practical strategies entrepreneurs can use to take control of their financial future. Melissa also highlights common mistakes founders make when managing money and provides actionable steps to build confidence and create long-term financial stability. This is an empowering conversation for women entrepreneurs who want to take charge of their business finances.   Websites Mentioned: https://www.shemeansprofit.com https://www.showherthemoneymovie.com https://svwomenfoundersfund.vc www.sheangelinvestors.com    Follow Us On Social Facebook @sheangelinvestors Twitter (X) @sheangelsinvest Instagram @sheangelinvestors & @catherinegray_investinher LinkedIn @catherinelgray & @sheangels  

This week, we're revisiting a Season 3 episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast with Aubre Tompkins, CNM and author of Midwifery for Expectant Parents. At the time of recording, Aubre was Director of Midwifery at Seasons Midwifery and Birth Centre and President of the American Association of Birth Centers where she now continues to serve on the Executive Committee.Augustine and Aubre unpack the dangers of pregnancy in the U.S.—especially for BIPOC communities—revealing how poor outcomes stem from the hospital-based, physician-led system rather than midwifery care. Yet, the for-profit model of healthcare continues to suppress the most obvious solutions. This conversation, as urgent today as ever, is also a call to action—for midwives and consumers alike—to raise their voices and demand meaningful change in U.S. healthcare.Keep the conversation going on skool.com/midwiferywisdom

In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, Nate Thurston tackles the Trump tariffs, the president's emergency economic powers, and the recent court ruling questioning their legality. Nate delves into the Administration's potential housing emergency declaration and the implications it could have. He also responds to concerns about former President Trump's health. The episode features a debate analysis from a Jubilee show where the role of incentives in capitalism is questioned, challenging claims about intrinsic motivation and profit-driven innovation. Lastly, Nate mentions his recent appearance on Martin's Minute podcast, where he shares his journey overcoming alcoholism and his career in music. (00:00) Intro (00:54) Main Topics Overview (03:56) Discussion on Trump's Tariffs (19:58) Debate on Economic Policies (21:08) Housing Emergency Considerations (23:08) Jubilee Debate Clip Analysis (30:28) Introduction to Zena's Story (30:36) Challenges of Starting a Business (30:49) Flipping Houses: A Personal Journey (31:32) The Struggles of Hiring and Scaling (33:00) The Importance of Incentives in Business (34:43) Debating Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation (35:23) Historical Incentives for Work (38:31) Passion vs. Profit in Innovation (42:01) The Role of Capitalism in Innovation (49:21) Concluding Thoughts on Innovation and Society  

#569 Want to turn overlooked opportunities into serious profit? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with returning guest Shannon Jean — serial entrepreneur, podcaster, and bestselling author — for a masterclass on turning overlooked opportunities into cold, hard cash. Shannon breaks down practical strategies for buying excess inventory, customer returns, and scratch‑and‑dent products at pennies on the dollar, then flipping them for profit on platforms like Facebook Marketplace, eBay, and beyond. From wholesale furniture and patio sets to appliances, apparel, and even government auctions, Shannon shares actionable tips for finding deals, building systems, and scaling a reselling side hustle — whether you want to make a few thousand dollars or grow a six‑figure business! What we discuss with Shannon: + Turning overlooked opportunities into profit + Buying excess inventory at auctions + Flipping customer returns for cash + Selling on Facebook Marketplace and eBay + Building systems to scale reselling + Finding high-demand products cheaply + Leveraging manifests for smart buying + Avoiding emotional bidding and using math + Exploring scratch-and-dent appliance deals + Using government auctions for unique finds Thank you, Shannon! Check out Shannon Jean at ShannonJean.com. Enroll in The Reseller Mastermind. Follow Shannon on Twitter. Visit B-Stock. Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠video podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Want to hear from more incredible entrepreneurs? Check out all of our interviews ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most people chase money. A few chase purpose. The rare ones learn how to do both—and that's where true freedom lives. In this episode, Jay Jones pulls back the curtain on the hidden intersection of purpose and profit. Discover real-world stories, unfiltered insights, and proven strategies that show you how to build wealth without losing yourself in the process. Whether you're launching your first hustle, scaling a business, or just tired of living unfulfilled, this episode will challenge the way you think about success. It's not just about getting paid—it's about getting paid doing work that actually matters. Tune in now to learn how to align your genius with your grind and finally create the life you were meant to live—rich in both meaning and money.   SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE NEWSLETTER "BE SMART BUY BLACK"  Be Smart Buy Black is the ultimate weekly newsletter connecting Black-owned product makers directly to Black consumers. Every purchase supports jobs, ownership, and community wealth. Built for us, by us. CLICK THE LINK NOW TO SIGN UP! https://1181-info.systeme.io/88e1a2cd