Podcasts about PTO

A Korn Ferry survey found that at least half of employers expect to provide raises at least equal to the rate of inflation (3%). Host Gene Marks advises small businesses to take advantage of the flexibility of offering more PTO as a bonus. Another hurdle is handling the soon-to-be silver tsunami of retirees, potentially leaving businesses short on institutional knowledge. Gene recommends mentoring and phased arrangements that include financial wellness resources to help maintain productivity. In AI news, the gap between having the tools and using them to the max is cavernous. Listen to the episode for tips. Topics: 00:00 – Introduction 01:26 – Compensation and Raises 05:02 – Maintaining Productivity Amid Retirement Surge 08:12 – Train Employees to Use AI Tools to Fullest 11:22 – Episode Wrap-up  Additional Resources Mid-Year Check-In: https://bit.ly/midyear-compliance-checklist Meet Paychex: https://bit.ly/3VtM6bs DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast, and that is further provided by the presenter, should not be considered legal or accounting advice, and should not substitute for legal, accounting, or other professional advice in which the facts and circumstances may warrant. We encourage you to consult legal counsel as it pertains to your own unique situation(s) and/or with any specific legal questions you may have.

How can race tracks clear debris, rubber, aggregate and water faster—and get back to racing sooner?Guy Gabbey, Sales Manager at Buffalo Turbine, joins Joe Castello of WFO Radio to explain the technology behind turbine blowers and how they are used in motorsports for track cleanup, drying, safety and efficiency.The discussion gets into the technical differences between turbine and centrifugal blowers, airflow efficiency, horsepower requirements, directional nozzle control, moisture removal, remote operation, equipment sizing and maintenance.Gabbey also explains why selecting the right blower isn't simply about choosing the most horsepower, how Buffalo Turbine matches equipment to specific track applications, and how turbine technology can reduce cleanup time and labor requirements.Topics include:• Turbine vs. centrifugal blower technology• Airflow efficiency and horsepower requirements• Removing rubber, debris, stone and aggregate• Clearing standing water and accelerating track drying• Directional nozzle control• Wireless remote operation• PTO, hydraulic and engine-driven systems• Selecting the right blower for a race facility• Maintenance and durability• Improving track safety and reducing downtimeFeaturing Guy Gabbey, Sales Manager, Buffalo Turbine.Hosted by Joe Castello of WFO Radio.Presented by ARP, Inc., PEAK, Fifth Third Bank Motorsports, Ferrea Racing Components, CTech Manufacturing, & Race-Fan.#Motorsports #RaceTrack #TrackSafety #BuffaloTurbine #RacingTechnology #TrackCleanup #TurbineBlower #RaceIndustry

https://missionprephealthcare.com/mental-health-resources/parents-guide/bed-rotting/Most Americans admit taking PTO just to lie in bed all day, but when does that habit cross from harmless rest into a red flag for your teen? A psychologist reveals the two questions every parent should ask first. Mission Prep City: San Juan Capistrano Address: 30310 Rancho Viejo Rd. Website: https://missionprephealthcare.com/

Episode 368 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features an informative conversation with Chris Driedger as he returns to the NHL.In the feature interview, presented by NHL Sense Arena, Driedger shares insights into his time in the KHL and his decision to come back to the NHL on a PTO with the Vancouver Canucks. He talks about the valuable foundational lesson he learned from Slovenian goalie coach Peter Skrabelj in the KHL, what he's learned so far from Finnish Canucks goalie coach Marko Torenius, how some of the recent changes in playing style in the NHL suit a personal style that included "recoil" long before it was a mainstream topic, and why a long-time Vaughn user might start Canucks camp wearing Joey Daccord's Team USA True pads from the World Championships.In the Parent Playbook, presented by Stop It Goaltending U the App, Hutch talks about the importance of building good habits and routines — around practices, not just games — for getting to the rink and getting ready to play.We also review the latest Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, featuring a fantastic, almost four-minute breakdown on rush management from Eric Comrie of the San Jose Sharks.And in our weekly gear segment we look at the latest iteration of Bauer's GSX pads and gloves, an extremely popular lower price point option with plenty of higher-end feel and features.

Send us Fan MailAir conditioning, beer heists, Oktoberfest fights, and questionable science. Just another week in beer.We kick things off with a little life strategy involving air conditioning and the responsible use of PTO before getting into an increasingly frustrating problem: finding good local craft beer singles. We love trying new beers, but buying a whole four- or six-pack every time we want to check something out gets expensive fast.Up north, Canadian booze is finding itself on the wrong side of some shelves as the ongoing Canada-U.S. trade drama continues. We also take a look at which beers and beer styles are getting the most attention online based on search traffic. Does what people Google actually tell us what they're drinking? Maybe. Maybe not.Then, because apparently one Macaulay Culkin wasn't enough, we spend a little time with Macaulay Macaulay Culkin Culkin before moving on to something very serious: another massive beer heist. Beer thieves continue to dream big.Over in Germany, Oktoberfest is causing its own kind of trouble, with a fight brewing over the world's most famous beer festival. We dig into what's got people worked up and why Oktoberfest isn't always as simple as giant mugs, pretzels, and lederhosen.We also face the uncomfortable realization that pretty much everything we grew up with is now considered old, which feels unnecessary.Finally, we look at some research asking whether drinking beer can actually reduce empathy, and Samuel Adams has decided what America really needs is an inflatable beer hall.Science, crime, international conflict, existential dread, and giant inflatable beer structures. We've got it all this week.Thanks for listening to Beer Guys Radio!  Your hosts are Tim Dennis and Brian Hewitt with producer Nate "Mo' Mic Nate" Ellingson and occasional appearances from Becky Smalls.Subscribe to Beer Guys Radio on your favorite app: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher  | RSSFollow Beer Guys Radio: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube If you enjoy the show we'd appreciate your support on Patreon.  Patrons get cool perks like early, commercial-free episodes, swag, access to our exclusive Discord server, and more!

What does fatherhood look like when your parents worked hard to keep you alive, but you still grew up feeling their absence?In this episode of the 4 Fit Fatherhood Podcast, Rod Richard sits down with Paul Lamar Hunter, author of No Love, No Charity: The Success of the 19th Child. Paul was born the 19th of 21 children. He is a father of four adult children, a grandfather, and the first of the 21 children in his family to earn a college degree.Paul shares stories that sound almost impossible: growing up in an 18-bedroom home his parents bought for one dollar, losing his father before his eighth birthday, and helping his mother run a homeless shelter while other kids attended games and school activities.He also speaks honestly about the difference between provision and presence. Paul explains why he saved PTO for field trips, coached his children's teams, helped with homework, and kept his phone open to his adult children at any hour.Rod and Paul discuss:Growing up as the 19th of 21 childrenThe impact of a father who worked 16-hour daysThe blessing and cost of serving people outside the homeHow older siblings filled the parenting gapBecoming a present father after feeling unseen as a childReturning to college and graduating at age 42Telling painful family truths without living in angerTherapy, faith, forgiveness, education, and generational wealthWhy a mentor can help a man move beyond his pastThis is a conversation about honoring your parents, telling the truth about what hurt, and choosing what your children will experience differently.Connect with Paul Lamar HunterOfficial website: https://www.paullamarhunter.com/Paul's book: https://www.paullamarhunter.com/bookContact Paul: https://www.paullamarhunter.com/contactFind No Love, No Charity on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=No+Love+No+Charity+Paul+Lamar+HunterFind Love and Charity by Dennis James Woods on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Love+and+Charity+Dennis+James+Woods+Louise+HunterConnect with 4 Fit FatherhoodCoaching, resources, and community: https://stan.store/4fitfatherhoodBaseline Performance: http://www.baselineperformancenow.com/Save on ZZZ Tape: https://zzztape.com/discount/4fitfatherhood?ref=qmhrgituSubscribe, share this episode with a father, and leave a review. Your fatherhood is their childhood.Hashtags: #4FitFatherhood #Fatherhood #PresentFather #BlackFathers #BreakingGenerationalCycles #FaithAndFamily

Send us Fan MailTo celebrate the milestone 150th episode of Scaling with People, host Gwenevere Crary steps away from the standard interview format for a candid, executive-level conversation on the real business value of HR. Joined by long-time friend, mentor, and 25-year HR executive Trina White (Founder of Swift Arc Strategic), the two break down why treating HR as a cost center silently drains profits—and how transforming your people strategy drives compounding growth.Key TakeawaysHR Is Revenue Strategy, Not Overhead: Businesses often treat HR as a balance sheet expense, but proactive HR acts as an architect for organizational strategy, risk management, and profit protection.The High Cost of Pedigree Hiring: Hiring executives based strictly on titles, degrees, or corporate brand names often leads to culture mismatches and costly early exits if their operational readiness doesn't align with the company's current stage.Mastering Change Management & Layoff Execution: How clear messaging discipline, managerial FAQs, and transparent communication protect customer relationships, team morale, and business productivity during difficult transitions.Executive Courage & Power Differentials: Why founders need leaders around them who feel empowered to ask tough questions, offer pushback, and challenge assumptions rather than agree with every directive.Preventing Profit Leaks: Unpack the hidden, compounding costs of poor onboarding, inaccurate headcount data, misaligned sales commission plans, and non-existent PTO structures.Fractional CHRO Advisory: How early-stage and high-growth founders can leverage fractional HR executives to build flexible, high-impact foundations before scaling full-time leadership.Featured Guests & HostGwenevere Crary — Host of Scaling with People, Founder & CEO of Guide to HR, Fractional CHRO, and Profit Advisor.Trina White — HR Executive, Mentor, and Founder/Fractional CHRO at Swift Arc Strategic.Timestamps00:00 – Welcome to Episode 150: Reflecting on 149 Conversations02:52 – Introducing Trina White & 50 Years of Combined Experience04:24 – Why Business Leaders Mislabel HR as Overhead07:10 – Strategic HR vs. Tactical Execution: Building the Executive Table09:02 – The Speed and Value of Fractional CHRO Advisory12:26 – The Pedigree Hiring Trap and Executive Mismatches19:46 – HR as Prevention: Protecting Profit Lines & Human Dignity26:58 – Internal Communications, Messaging Discipline, and Transparency32:02 – Case Study: Executing a Layoff Plan That Avoids Customer & Team Chaos37:47 – Overcoming Executive Power Differentials with Honest Pushback44:39 – How Bad Hires and Speed-Driven Recruitment Drain the Business50:36 – Onboarding Breakdowns, Data Blindness, and Retention Leaks59:54 – Designing Incentive & Commission Plans That Don't Bleed Margin01:01:49 – When Should Founders Invest in HR Strategy?01:13:27 – Rapid Fire Takes: Unlimited PTO, AI in HR, Company Protection, and Culture01:23:44 – One Piece of Advice for Founders Before Hiring Employee #10Resources & LinksGuide to HR: guide2hr.comSwift Arc Strategic: Swift Arc Strategic on LinkedInConnect with Gwenevere Crary: LinkedInSupport the show

Ghostfacers, Slender Man & the Internet's Darkest Urban LegendA teenage girl is taking selfies and there is something behind her with no face... and a receding hairline. Odd choice.This week the Ghostfacers are back! Ed and Harry roll up in their van chasing clout, filming crime scenes, and generally behaving in ways that have Berly and LA deeply conflicted about two characters they used to love. Meanwhile Sam and Dean are investigating what looks like a monster but turns out to be something far more human and far more depressing. The villains this week murdered people over a declined PTO and an unanswered date request, yet somehow that still isn't the most upsetting thing about this episode.The lore covers Slender Man: where he came from, why he works, and why this episode has almost certainly been quietly pulled from syndication. It started as a Photoshop contest in 2009. It did not stay there.Drop a comment with your thoughts, and if you're enjoying the show, a review helps other fans find their way to the bunker. See you next week. Jerk. Bitch.Sources:https://supernatural.fandom.com/wiki/Thinmanhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slender_Manhttps://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-27776894https://techcrunch.com/2014/06/30/the-story-of-slenderman-the-internets-own-monster/ Send us your review!Support the showTHANK YOU FOR LISTENING!Denim Wrapped Nightmares is a Supernatural rewatch podcast hosted by Berly and LA, breaking down every episode of the Winchester saga with lore deep-dives plus cast and crew interviews.New episodes every week. Find socials, merch, and more: linktr.ee/dwnpodSubscribe, leave a review, and join the hunt.

This round of Live Q&A we got into some really good stuff: how to navigate starting your firm while you're still employed, why book to tax differences are completely normal and not something to lose sleep over, and how I approach the "can I afford to hire" conversation with clients (spoiler: it's rarely just about the numbers). I also pulled back the curtain on my monthly client newsletter, walked through my PTO and benefits setup for a part-time team, and gave a real update on the new version of Elevate that's dripping out in early September.Grab a notebook and your favorite drink and let's go.In this episode you'll hear:How to approach telling your current employer you're starting a firmMy take on where clients really come from and what to focus on first when you're trying to grow.A full walkthrough of my client newsletter strategyAnd how I do my part-time team's employee benefitsResources mentioned in this episode:Elevate https://www.ambitiousbookkeeper.com/elevateBookkeeping Business Accelerator (BBA): https://www.ambitiousbookkeeper.com/bbaTake Command (medical expense reimbursement program for the team)Xero: https://xeroamericas.partnerlinks.io/79afz10exu7dQuickBooks Online: https://www.referquickbooks.com/s/Serena4Squarespace: https://squarespace.syuh.net/AgROVNGoCardless: https://manage.gocardless.com/refer/us/serena/ygvg9o-amzGusto : https://gusto.com/partners/i/serena591Liz Wilcox's Email Marketing Membership: https://serenashoup--lizwilcox.thrivecart.com/list-building-live/Alyssa Lang / Workflow Queen's Breakthrough: https://serenashoup.krtra.com/t/IKUxtNZoz7lFKajabi: https://app.kajabi.com/r/SLFEMUL4/t/uiptq7nuMax Emery / GoPro Bookkeeping: https://www.skool.com/go-pro-bookkeeping/about?ref=216fd17bf3b64591bbd1f284f72ae8b7Thanks for listening. If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram stories and tag me @ambitiousbookkeeperFor more information about the Ambitious Bookkeeper Podcast or interest in our programs or mentoring visit our resources below:Visit our website: https://www.ambitiousbookkeeper.comFollow me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ambitiousbookkeeperConnect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambitiousbookkeeperConnect on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ambitiousbookkeeperConnect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/serenashoupcpaThank you for your support of our show. If you haven't left a review yet it's super simple. Please go to ambitiousbookkeeper.com/podcast and leave your review.Podcast Publishing Tools we use:Editing → Sabr Media LLC: https://www.iangilliam.com/sabr-media-llcDescript: https://get.descript.com/u7lubkx09073 (affiliate link)Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1753696 (affiliate link)

Being a CEO dentist doesn't have to mean fewer patients. It means leading your business as intentionally as you are clinically. Kiera gives specific tips on how you, as a dental practice owner, can shift your mindset so you're operating like a CEO and your practice is humming. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: Kiera (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera. And today we're just gonna kind of like jump right into it. I hope it's an amazing day over there. And I hope, as you're listening, today this is going out to our dentist owners. and I think that a lot of dentists actually own a practice, but very few of them actually run it like a CEO. Is that fair? Would you agree? Would you not? what do you think? What do you think about that? Do you feel like that is   And the way you'll know if you're running it like a CEO or if you're just being owned by it is do you feel trapped in your business or do you feel in control of your business? And I think I want to just kick this off because there are times, and I will tell you, once you hit one or the other, that's not forever. That state is not a forever state. So just because you might be there today doesn't mean you'll forever be there. So if you're trapped, great news, you won't always be there. If you're if you're feeling in control, great, you're not always going to be there either. But   The goal is like being a CEO dentist doesn't mean that you're actually having to see fewer patients. It's about leading your business as intentionally as you are clinically. And being the leader of that, being the person who actually is setting the tone and being a CEO. And I think when I started my business, I didn't know what a CEO was. I did not know the difference between like owning a business and managing a business. Like I just thought you worked in it. but I think when I started looking at if I left tomorrow for two months, excluding your dentistry.   Could my team function? Could my practice continue to grow? Do I have systems? Do I have processes? Do I have things in place to where I could do that? If the answer is no, then great, you're still managing your practice. If it is yes, then great, you're sipping into that CEO role. Does your team have the playbooks? Do they have that? And so today I just kind of want to dig into like a CEO Dentist playbook of like, how can you lead a practice that grows without you? I will say this is tricky. Like you still need to be the CEO, you still need to have a vision, but I think it's a lot of pieces will be on mindset shifts that we're able to have.   what you can possibly do differently. And then like what are some habits that you can do to grow to have growth, profitability, and freedom. Now again, this is if you want to. You don't I also think some people get into this weird black and white. Like if it's this, it's that, or if I don't do this or I do do that. I hate when I say do do. Guys, you just heard it come through. but I hate when you don't have to have it just be black and white. All right. You don't have to have it where it's all or nothing. There can be an and   You can be a great clinician and be a CEO. You can be a CEO and you can still be in your practice. You can step out of your practice. We just want to make sure that you are not just being a clinician. And if you want to, that's fine. But just make sure we have a CEO of your business. So know thyself and be free, I think is where it is. and if you want to look and think and lead like a CEO, these might be some great tips for you of some mindset shifts and what we what we should go through to help.   The CEO Dentist focus on where your focus should be, what things you can prioritize. So even if today it feels impossible, at least you have a roadmap of how to get there. So number one, as a CEO, you own the vision, not every task. And I think that's a bold statement. Own the vision, not every task. Your job is not to do everything, your job is to create the direction. And this feels weird to me. This especially like dental assistant turned CEO. That's a weird shift. So you better believe I was the girl who did everything.   My job is to look 10 steps ahead of my doctor. I'm supposed to be on point. I'm supposed to be doing these pieces. To have now an assistant who I'm like, hey, I need you looking 10 steps ahead of me. Where am I at? Like what things are coming down the line? That's weird. It's a weird shift for me. and but just helping you see like your job as a CEO is to own the vision. And most of the time you walk out of meetings without tasks. Now, if you are having tasks, that's okay, but make sure that they're truly CEO tasks that only you can do. And usually they tie to vision.   Profit culture. That's pretty much, and sometimes it will be like leading edge of a new initiative. So if you're wanting to build out a surgery center in your business, you're probably gonna be doing that right alongside with it, with your with your office manager. So what it looks like when it's broken and you are not owning the vision, and every task is coming to you is team constantly asks you what to do. You priorities are changing weekly, doctors making every decision or a lot of the decisions, like what toys are we buying for the toy box?   when should we schedule lunch? When should we have this person in? That means like you're still doing a lot of this, you're still managing your business, you're not leading and guiding it. So, like what a CEO dentist would do is you set a clear vision. This is where we're headed, this is where we're going. You have the priorities, this is what's happening in the next three months, and then you communicate what success looks like. So you see how there's a shift. The daily tasks are still getting done. You can still oversee them. You still have a manager who you meet with.   But you're not the one doing this. You're not stamping off on that. And I will tell you, it's a really awkward, it's really weird, but it's very freeing. And ultimately what it does is it also like we're doing a mastermind talking about Dan Martell's buy back your time. And that one we've got to just make sure we figure it out. And we like when you buy back your time, I look at my tasks and I think if I can have anybody do this task for less than four X what my hourly rate is, I need to do it.   And I need to push myself into my own comfort zone. And I need to be working on things that I can't also like right now. The projects I'm working on, like I can I can do my own confirmation calls, I could book my own travel, like I could stamp off on where team members are going and PTO and like lots of people can do that. What people can't do in our company is figure out where the next level of Dental A Team is going. And I that's my job. That's what I'm paid to do. That is literally Kiera's job. I still podcast with you guys, I still hang out, like.   Other people can podcast, these are things that I really enjoy. But I've simplified it down. I only block this much time in my calendar. So I have much more of my time that's dedicated to building our company. No one else is doing that. I'm literally the only person that does it. So for you to go from solving daily problems to leading the quarterly planning, leading team priorities, having the team become proactive and less dependent on you. So that would be what success looks like. So that's building a leadership team. We love to do this. We help build leadership teams. We help you to run your quarterly meetings and   Set up those rocks and teach the team how they're able to drive and influence rather than being dependent on the doctor. You're still there. You still get to help them. You still get to influence them. You still get to mentor them. Those pieces are going to be great for you. So what happens here is teams actually need you to be the lighthouse. And my team told me this. They said, Kiera, I know you want to be in the weeds with us, but we actually need you to be the lighthouse of like where the heck are we going? Because none of us can see that. And without your guidance and your direction, we're all going to be lost. And like   I like shirk over here. To me, that sometimes doesn't feel as good because I can't check a check mark. And I know that sounds so ridiculous. And I think that sometimes this is why people do sit in the day-to-day manager rather than into the visionary CEO seat because the day-to-day tasks feel good. Having the like I'm just gonna call myself out. This is speaking to Kiera. I'm having an intervention with myself over here. This is where I am wanting to be important.   me stamping off on things makes me feel like I have control. Me telling a team what to do, there's so many people that report to me. That's a freaking ego. My team does not need that. Do you know how many great leaders and managers I have in my team? They do not need me. I do not need to be stamping off on everything. Now, do we have a maturing team right now? Absolutely. Do we have a lot of like I feel like we shook the snow globe based on where we're headed? Absolutely. But that doesn't mean it's a forever seat for me. It's a temporary, it's an interim, and I know that they know that. So it's sitting there just in the interim.   and so what I would do for this is help your team feel empowered, where we can we move you to what are the three goals for the practice? What are the quarterly plans? Who's responsible, not the dentist? And then questions that come to a doctor. I want you to truly start asking, like, is this something only I can do? And if so, solve it. And if not, start delegating and having empowering your team to do it. This will help you. This is going to have it. So   That's CEO shift number one. Number two, I would say know your numbers that drive your business. and this I've talked about, I've harped on, there's so many podcasts on this. I just want you to know your performance. So you've got to look at your numbers before things feel wrong. You need to know numbers beyond production, and you need to make decisions on those numbers always. You gotta be looking at your KPI scorecard, your overhead, your PL. And every single month minimum, you are looking at like be the CFO. Like,   A CEO works with a CFO, and until you're large enough, you need to know these numbers forward and backwards. Your office manager should be preparing them, you should be looking at them, but you have got to know the numbers of your business. I'm not saying you need to be the one who preps all the reports, but you have to know what's going on. So that way you're able to see, are we making money? Are we not making money? And I think so many dentists get into this hustle and bustle of like, I'm just gonna go produce, produce, produce. And I'm like, Do you realize that if you just spent a little bit of that production time on looking at your numbers, you would actually be able to know.   rather than guess. You would be able to work less and create more. And so I just really think for you to start shifting. So number one is you got to set the vision and the culture and you got to have your team do it. You set the priorities, you define that where we're going and you communicate what success looks like. You're not solving every decision. Next step is you're using your numbers to make every single decision and you're having a monthly meeting on numbers. Money monthly meeting there you go money monthly meeting and you know what it is.   You know your numbers today, forward and backward. You know what your overhead is. You know where we're spending more, you know where we're spending less. You know what your profit margins are, and you know what you need to produce to cover all your expenses, including paying yourself. You need to review that every single month at a minimum. Set it up with your CPA, force yourself. Like that's what I do. I have a meeting with my CPA. I don't really need to talk to them, but that's Kiera's time where it forces me to look at the numbers, to review where I'm at, to make sure that I'm making decisions based on that. And then the third thing is going from an operator to an owner.   Is you've got to have leaders and systems so there's less dependency on you. so if we lucked again, I think about myself like if I were to leave, what things are gonna break in two months? That's where we start with those systems and that scalability. and what am I going to put into play? What am I going to do? What is going to happen? Like, where is this going to get resolved? And we start having those systems and those people built into those leadership spots.   So I really want to make sure that you guys have that of this is where it's the systems, the structure and the scalability. And I think the Dental A Team does such a good job of this. Like we know the systems to put into place for you. Like they're very basic, they're very minimal. Most things can get resolved. We have decision trees that are in there. We help your leaders look at the numbers so they know how to make the decisions too while you're gone. And this way it continues to grow and there's no more dependency upon you. You can truly step away. So   If you have this, I think that oftentimes doctors and office managers are firefighters and it's like, my gosh, care, I'm so exhausted and everything's coming to me. And it's like, okay, great, we're gonna make a list of everything coming to you. We're gonna chunk those into like what categories do they fit into. Then from there, we're gonna figure out who should be the owner of this, what protocols need to go into place, and what systems could reduce this. That way, when you go, then what we typically do is we recommend that you do actually schedule like a two-week, like start there.   vacation where you're going to be gone and the practice is still going to operate. And we want to just see what breaks. We're going to do the same thing for our office manager because we want to be able to make sure that this practice can truly start to function without you. Now, again, I get to a spot and I'm like, I'm on this path and I want to be the CEO of it, and I don't want to be there every day where I have to be there. And then I actually like achieve it. And I'm like, my gosh, who is Kiera? What is it like? What is my life if this doesn't happen? And what's   What's my own like what's my purpose? And I think this is where a lot of people get trapped in the cycle of your purpose is not to be doing tasks. Your purpose, like they still need you to set the vision. It's not something I can ever stamp off and say, I've done this, this, and this. I can't stamp a check mark on a vision. I can't step a check mark on a culture. Those things are almost like these soft skills, like they're they're soft. Like I can say I have a vision, I can say I have a mission statement. I can say we have a great culture. I do check, check, check.   But ultimately they're intangibles. They're things that people feel. They're things that people experience. And honestly, when I get to a point where I'm like, wow, the business can run without me. Sometimes I go in and I create chaos because I want to be needed. And I want to just caution you that as you're going to this, whiplashing a team can actually be so detrimental to them. Sending them on, like, I want to be here. But then you come in and you undercut everybody. This is me talking to myself. I'm sure none of you do this. So sorry, Dental A Team.   I do it. And it's I have to recognize that that's ego. That's not serving anybody, including myself. It's not serving my team. So if I have great leaders, which I do, I've got an amazing leadership team. But if I constantly go in and I'm answering questions in Slack and I'll calm myself out on this of like, that was wrong. That's not my place to overstep. And I need to connect in with the leader. you can have the best of intentions, but if you're not willing to let leaders grow, you're not willing to truly want to be the CEO, don't   Preach it unless you actually are going to execute on it. You can have sluts like small setbacks, but you need to own it. You need to call yourself out and you need to move forward and your team needs to be able to trust you and have confidence with you. These are pieces that are non-negotiable for me. You have to check yourself and recognize that there's an ego that's chirping in the background, that's chirping. It's loud, it's annoying. It wants you to do all these things, but that doesn't mean that that's right. It doesn't mean that you should do that. It means that you have a chirpy ego that needs to zip it and you need to be the CEO.   You need to trust your leaders. 80% of them doing it is better than 100% of you doing it. So when you look at this for this, what are kind of the steps of you owning the vision, not every single task, you knowing the numbers of your business and making decisions based on that? And then making sure you're truly building leaders and systems that reduce dependency on you and you truly are stepping into that CEO seat, you're trusting and empowering your leaders to do it. They can do it. Develop the leaders, create accountability and build systems for consistency. And if you struggle there,   Reach out. That's what we're good at. We do this. We help you build the fundamentals for you. Get the vision in place. Teach you what your job description is. Call you out when you're stepping in your lane that you're not supposed to be in and say, get over there. They've got this. They can handle it. Teach your leaders how to run effective meetings, how to hold accountability lines. This is what it is. Your goal is not to be the busiest person in the practice. Your goal is to be the leader that helps your practice thrive and truly helps them and gets out of their freaking way.   I'm thinking about a doctor right now, and this doctor says they want to be the CEO. They say they're not growing. They're at the office all the time. And I'm like, you've got a leadership team, but you get in their way. You want the chaos. You don't get out of there. You live in this chaos day in, day out. That's your emotional home, and you go there because it's comfortable for you. You have to start doing things differently if you want a different life. So this is a call out to all of you. If you really want to be the CEO of your practice, you've got to own that step out and get out of their way and get your   chirpy ego to zip their lips. You've got to change how you lead. You've got to change how you're working. You've got to change the priorities you're doing. It's awkward. It's uncomfortable. I've surely sat in bed a few times and cried and been like, my team doesn't even need me. And then I like wipe my tears and I get up and I'm like, you will never say that again and you're going to move forward because they do need you. They just don't need you to do every task for them. I'm not an operator. I'm an owner of this business. My job is to lead.   To guide, to mentor, and to be the one who is sharp and to create the space, to give me the space to dream, to figure out the next layer, to read the books, to move into the next evolution of growth. That's my job. No one else is doing that. And that's your job as well. So if you feel like your practice can't function without you, maybe it's time to step into the CEO role and like let's be more intentional and let's get them to be able to function without you. Next level of growth is gonna come from changing how you lead, not how hard you work. So.   If you're ready to change, reach out. Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. Come to webinars or whatever it is, but make the change now. Commit to that. And your CEO role can look very different. But ultimately, the goal is to not be the busiest person, but to be the person who guides, leads, and gets out of their way and empowers your team to do this without you. Set the vacation, set the deadline, and let's make it happen. This is what we do. We help you guys. So reach out. Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. Commit to being the CEO of your practice. You can do it. I know you can. I've been able to evolve.   It's an evolution. This is why we have our mastermind in person. So doctors can talk to each other. They can share their woes. We can talk as CEOs together. We can talk about the things we're doing. We can call each other out because we see it in each other. Come be a part of that. Don't do this alone. It's really hard to do on your own. Come be a part of it. I'd love to have you be a part of it. Hello@TheDentalATeam.com And as always, thanks for listening. I'll catch you next time on the Dental A Team podcast.  

Welcome back to the Pear Healthcare Playbook! Every week, we'll be getting to know trailblazing healthcare leaders and diving into building a digital health and biotech business from 0 to 1.We would greatly appreciate it if you took a moment to listen to the episode on either Apple or Spotify and leave us a rating! Your support helps our guests' insights reach a larger audience!Today we're thrilled to share our interview with Vikas Sabnani, Co-founder and CEO of Marit Health, a free, AI-powered career community platform built for physicians and advanced practice providers. Clinicians share their own compensation data and in exchange get access to tens of thousands of real peer-reported salaries across every specialty and state, including the details that actually matter like base pay, bonuses, call schedules, hours worked, PTO, and benefits. Think of it as a Glassdoor for medicine. Marit also runs an AI powered jobs platform that matches clinicians to roles based on their specific preferences. In just fifteen months since launching, more than 100,000 clinicians have joined, making Marit one of the fastest growing community platforms in medicine [1]. Before Marit, Vikas spent seven years at Glassdoor and then joined Transcarent as head of product. In this conversation, Vikas walks through his path from Glassdoor to healthcare, how Marit's co-founder started the company on a Google Sheet, the anonymization architecture that protects physicians in small specialties, and how the platform is turning transparency into a business.

Join the JFW Channel 23 crew for a lively episode covering safety, standards and company culture — from mustache cups and dad jokes to serious reminders about pre-trip/post-trip checks, chaining rules, trimming loads and avoiding hydraulic “deadheading.” The hosts share condolences, welcome new hires, give shout-outs, discuss attendance and PTO impacts, call out workplace respect, and outline upcoming I‑70 closures and other operational reminders. Practical tips from drivers and mechanics emphasize doing the job the JFW way.

We've been getting a lot of greenhouse tomato questions lately, so we invited Martijn van Stee back to the podcast to find out how they breed varieties to deal with the biggest challenges in greenhouse production. Martijn is the Global Manager for tomato breeding at Enza Zaden (means Enza Seeds), one of the top greenhouse vegetable breeders in the world. We had Martijn on the podcast a couple years ago to talk about tomato rootstocks, so we were really glad to have him back to talk about top varieties this time. We talk about how to find varieties that will work in unheated tunnels vs minimally heated greenhouses vs automated greenhouses, and what traits set these varieties apart. He tells us how they are changing their breeding to deal with increased heat and pest pressure due to climate change. Martijn gives us his answer about whether better tasting varieties tend to be lower yielding, where growers get their information from in Europe and lots more in this week's episode of the Growing for Market Podcast! Connect With Guest: Website: enzazaden.com/us Instagram: @enzazadenamericas Podcast Sponsors: Huge thanks to our podcast sponsors as they make this podcast FREE to everyone with their generous support: BCS two-wheel tractors are designed and built in Italy where small-scale farming has been a way of life for generations. Discover the beauty of BCS on your farm with PTO-driven implements for soil-working, shredding cover crops, spreading compost, mowing under fences, clearing snow, and more – all powered by a single, gear-driven machine that's tailored to the size and scale of your operation. To learn more, view sale pricing, or locate your nearest dealer, visit BCS America. Nifty Hoops builds complete gothic high tunnels that are easy to install and built to last. Their bolt-together construction makes setup straightforward and efficient, whether it's a small backyard hoophouse, or a dozen large production-scale high tunnels- especially through their community build option, where professional builders work alongside your crew, family, or neighbors to build each structure -- usually in a single day. Visit niftyhoops.com to learn more. If you grow for market, you know performance is everything. That's why so many farmers are turning to Burpee's Farmers Market. Dedicated to professional growers, Burpee is now offering non-GMO seeds in larger quantities – bred and selected for standout flavor, strong yields, and the kind of visual appeal your customers crave. Burpee's been doing this for 150 years, and they're still creating new varieties with growers like you in mind. You can check out the full lineup at Burpee.com/FarmersMarket. Farmhand is the all-in-one platform built for direct-market farms — CSA, farmers market, and farmstand growers who'd rather be in the field than juggling five different apps. Online store and subscriptions, delivery and pickup routing, SMS and email marketing, waitlist management, and now farm events: sell tickets to u-picks, tours, dinners, and workshops in minutes, with capacity caps, QR check-in, and SMS/email confirmations built in. Every ticket also puts a name, email, and phone on a list you keep. See how farmers are growing direct-to-consumer sales and set up a free account at farmhand.partners/gfm For more on veg and flower market farming, subscribe to Growing for Market Magazine!

When employees hear “employee benefits,” they might think of healthcare, perks, wellness programs, PTO, 401(k) plans or disability coverage. But when HR professionals hear “employee benefits,” they're likely thinking about cost management, compensation strategies, open enrollment, and—most importantly—compliance. Compliance is a cornerstone of today's insurance landscape. With that in mind, let's dive into your September 2026 breakdown of Compliance in Minutes.

In this conversation, we sit down with Amanda Goodstadt, Senior Staff Attorney at Triage Cancer, where she develops educational materials, leads trainings, and provides individual assistance through the organization's Legal & Financial Navigation Program. Amanda also oversees Triage Cancer's Legal Advisory Council and Pro Bono Network, and represents the organization on the American Bar Association's Cancer Legal Advocacy Interest Group, the New York State Cancer Consortium, and other national coalitions working at the intersection of law, advocacy, and cancer care.What makes Amanda's work so deeply resonant is that it is not only professional — it is personal. Married to a cancer survivor, caregiver to her mother through her final two years, and no stranger to loss, Amanda came to this work through her own life. She knows, from the inside, what it feels like to be handed a diagnosis and a stack of paperwork in the same breath.Amanda and Dr. Sam walk gently through the terrain that so often arrives alongside a cancer diagnosis — the questions no one thinks to ask until they are already standing in the middle of them.Together they explore:Where to begin after a diagnosis, and why work is rarely a simple binary of "keep going" or "stop"Understanding your own employee benefits — sick leave, PTO, flex time, telecommuting, donated hours, and disability insurance you may not even know you haveThe FMLA, the ADA, and how state and local laws quietly extend those protectionsReasonable accommodations, and how to speak with your employer, your HR team, and your own healthcare providers about what you needDisclosure — who to tell, what to say, and how to prepare scripts for the tender and unexpected questions that come from colleagues, family, and friendsShort-term and long-term disability, and the paperwork the medical team may be asked to fill out on your behalfThe overlap between financial health, medical adherence, and outcomes — and why addressing the non-medical side of a diagnosis is a form of clinical careSurvivorship as it truly is — beginning at the moment of diagnosis, not at the end of treatmentAmanda also speaks to caregivers — the partners, parents, siblings, and friends quietly holding everything else together — and to metavivors, whose survivorship never has a clean finish line.Above all, she offers what she calls the empowerment of knowing. Because a diagnosis often makes a woman feel she has lost control over everything happening to her — and Amanda's whole life's work is to hand a piece of that control gently back.She also shares how to reach Triage Cancer's Legal & Financial Navigation Program directly, where you can submit a few basic questions and schedule a call with one of their staff attorneys — a free, national resource that so many people say only one thing about after using it: I wish I had known about you sooner.About our Guest: Amanda Goodstadt is the Senior Staff Attorney at Triage Cancer, where she develops educational materials, leads trainings, and provides individual assistance through the organization's Legal & Financial Navigation Program. She also oversees Triage Cancer's Legal Advisory Council and Pro Bono Network. Amanda represents Triage Cancer on the American Bar Association's Cancer Legal Advocacy Interest Group, the New York State Cancer Consortium, and other national coalitions. Drawing from her personal caregiving and cancer experiences, she is passionate about helping individuals navigate the legal and practical challenges of a diagnosis. 

Dust off that giant binder of scratched CDs you definitely didn't throw away because apparently funny podcast history has come full circle: physical media is making a comeback.The show kicks off with the surprising resurgence of CDs, with sales jumping while vinyl growth slows down. Why? Turns out paying nearly $40 for a new record eventually makes people reconsider the humble compact disc. Gen Z is getting into CDs, independent record stores are stocking more of them, older cars still have CD players, and there's something comforting about owning music that can't suddenly disappear from a streaming service. Moon also realizes those boxes of old band CDs might not be useless relics after all. Congratulations to everyone who refused to clean out their basement. Your moment has arrived.Then Crap on Celebrities takes us directly into the wildly expensive world of Hollywood memorabilia. A screen-matched mosquito-in-amber prop from the original Jurassic Park sells for more than $400,000, while Christopher Reeve's Superman gear and John Travolta's famous Saturday Night Fever suit also bring ridiculous money at auction.Naturally, this becomes less about collecting important pieces of movie history and more about whether you're morally obligated to PUT THE COSTUME ON.Because if you spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on Superman's costume just to leave it behind glass, what are we even doing here?The crew also gets into entertainment news, including the changing timeline between theatrical releases and streaming, Toy Story 5, a live-action Scooby-Doo prequel, and Ghost taking a hiatus after Tobias Forge admits he doesn't currently have a clear vision for the band's next album. We salute a man willing to say, “I don't know what the next thing is yet,” instead of releasing twelve remixes and a commemorative popcorn bucket.Then there's Grand Theft Auto.The latest massive GTA preview sends the room into gamer mode as the crew talks about the gigantic map, Jason and Lucia's evolving relationship, smarter cops, surveillance cameras, changing disguises, massive police chases and an enormous story that could consume roughly 80 hours of your life.So basically, Rockstar has created a second full-time job, except this one lets you steal cars.The funny podcast chaos keeps rolling with Paris Hilton landing on a list of influential people in artificial intelligence because of her advocacy surrounding privacy and non-consensual AI-generated media. Then the hunt for the next James Bond gives everyone a chance to evaluate candidates with the rigorous casting standards you'd expect from three guys who immediately nominate Mr. Bean.And finally, we tackle one of the most important databases ever assembled: tall and short rock stars.Chris Novoselic. Danny Carey. Mick Fleetwood. Buckethead. Joey Ramone. Billy Corgan. Angus Young. Prince. Glenn Danzig. Stevie Nicks. The measurements are flying, everyone suddenly seems either seven feet tall or legally eligible for a booster seat, and we discover once again that stage presence apparently adds about eight inches.Throw in celebrity birthdays, Luis Guzmán appreciation, Warren Buffett confusion, Charlie Munger confusion, additional Charlie confusion, and the traditional descent into nonsense, and you've got another funny podcast from The Rizzuto Show.Physical media is back. Movie props cost more than retirement. GTA may require PTO. And Danzig is still Danzig at any height.That's enough education for one day.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former Producer Jon returns for Week-in-song! What better way to hear this weeks it being sung to you. This week will be remembered! Producer Sophia had an unusual surprise left at her door. That's not something you see every day! What's the weirdest thing you saw this week?  Being filmed in public, this woman suggests you sing Disney music in their face! Can't post copyrighted music, right? Wrong answers only, what would you do if you were being recorded in public?  Is August too early for a pumpkin spice latte? Anna has some thoughts on the timeline of these drinks. Is it summer or fall? Also, Lake America...? What should you NOT order from a restaurant? Anna's dad, a restaurant owner, has his own personal PSA when it comes to days of the week and certain meals.   It's Middle Schooler News! Every week, Anna and Raven invite a middle schooler to report the biggest headlines!  This week, Ariana joins the show!  If you'd like your middle schooler to have a chance to come on the show, visit AnnaandRaven.com  It's Mommy's Margarita Friday! You deserve a drink! For all you do, and all you put up with this week, you earned yourself a reward! What did you do for your Mommy Margarita?      As the week comes to a close, Raven has another weigh-in. Next week marks the finale before his son's wedding over Labor Day weekend. Will he win over 2 of Anna's PTO days?  Kent and Lisa live with her parents and have for years, it's her parents' home. Recently, her mother mentioned that her best friend from childhood had fallen on hard times and was going to stay with them. It's been two weeks now and there's no sign of the woman leaving. The woman is nice enough, but they have to share a bathroom with her, she's constantly around, and he says that she needs to tell her parents it's time for her to go. She argues that they don't pay rent and their parents are kind people, it would be a jerk move to request the friend move out when they've become permanent houseguests too. He argues that they're family, this is different.  Valerie has a chance to win $2,600! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!   

Matt and Ty discuss the latest hot-button Bruins and NHL topics, among other things, in the newest episode. The guys loosen up with some opening chit-chat before diving into the sports topics.0:20 Nostalgia for CDs and vintage hats, among other topics13:14 Will the Bruins sign someone to a PTO?21:51 The roles of the Bruins' young players31:24 Bruins getting lots of national TV love39:30 Cale Makar on the verge of huge extension51:54 Connor Hellebuyck publicly requests a tradeSubscribe to the Sports Hub Underground wherever you get your podcasts.Apple: https://apple.co/3AICTPRSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l6FntxFtSwMhuQJxwuAq3YouTube: https://bit.ly/43PmhYVRSS: https://rss.art19.com/sports-hub-undergroundSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

James Meadway joins PTO to discuss the report he recently authored for the Verdant think tank on the economic costs of the recent UK heatwaves. We talked about how the extreme weather hit productivity right across the economy - from construction workers and delivery drivers to office workers. And about how the increasing casualisation of the workforce makes UK workers increasingly vulnerable to the physical and financial damage caused by such events. We also talked about the impact on infrastructure and about the inadequacy of the Burnham government's response to the situation. Notes: The Cost of Heat: Summer 2026 UK heatwaves - an economic impact update: https://www.verdantthinking.org/publications-and-events/the-cost-of-heat-may-to-july Adam Tooze - "Mad dogs and ...": Heatwave economics - summer 2026: https://adamtooze.substack.com/p/chartbook-467-mad-dogs-and-heatwave

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Katrice Miller. A nationally recognized labor relations expert and career coach. The conversation explores her journey from federal government service to corporate leadership, her insights on labor law, personal branding, and how individuals can navigate layoffs, negotiate salaries, and build resilient careers.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Katrice Miller. A nationally recognized labor relations expert and career coach. The conversation explores her journey from federal government service to corporate leadership, her insights on labor law, personal branding, and how individuals can navigate layoffs, negotiate salaries, and build resilient careers.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Katrice Miller. A nationally recognized labor relations expert and career coach. The conversation explores her journey from federal government service to corporate leadership, her insights on labor law, personal branding, and how individuals can navigate layoffs, negotiate salaries, and build resilient careers.

The Real Reason You Still Can't Pay Yourself with Craig Dacy   Find Rocky Lalvani @ www.ProfitComesFirst.com  or email him at rocky@profitcomesfirst.com Make more, work less video: https://youtu.be/   You billed more this month than you ever have, and you are still moving money around to make payroll on Friday. If that combination makes no sense to you, it is not because something is wrong with your business. It is because nobody ever showed you the gap between doing the work and getting paid for it, and that gap is quietly running your cash flow instead of you.   Craig Dacy, a Certified Profit First Professional who left a decade of teaching fourth grade to coach small business owners on money, joins Rocky to break that gap down using physical therapy practices as the proof case, where insurance pays 60 to 90 days after the visit while staff get paid the same week. The mechanics apply just as directly to net-30 invoices, retainage, and progress billing, wherever you are financing your own payroll out of pocket without realizing it.   In This Episode: Why insurance-based and delayed-payment businesses feel cash-poor even when they are profitable The real cost of paying staff $35 to $40 an hour against a reimbursement that has not landed yet Why most owners price payroll against the wrong number, and what the loaded cost of an employee actually includes The utilization-rate trap that happens when a percentage-of-collections pay structure moves to salary The "new zero" method for redefining the account balance that should trigger action How a float or insurance-hold account absorbs a 60-to-90-day payment gap The Keep, Cut, Trim exercise for reviewing expenses without waiting for perfect books A real example of a seasonal irrigation company that added snow plowing and Christmas lights to survive a 3-to-4-month zero-revenue winter   Key Takeaways: Track bank balances monthly to catch a shrinking or growing trend before it becomes a crisis. Build a float account specifically to absorb the delay between doing the work and getting paid for it. Redefine your "zero." A padded baseline triggers a decision, not a scramble. Small trims compound. $30 to $50 a month across five to ten line items adds up fast. Price using the fully loaded cost of an employee (wage, benefits, PTO, employer FICA), or you are systematically underpricing your own labor.   About Craig Dacy: Craig Dacy, owner of DACY Financial Coaching, has helped hundreds of small businesses, with a focus on Physical Therapists, find confidence and clarity in their finances. After spending over a decade as an educator, Craig combines his knack for small business and love for teaching to help make the overly complicated concept of business finances incredibly simple to understand. Craig lives in Austin, TX with his wife and 2 kids. When he's not spending time with his family, he can be found reliving "the good old days" as the lead singer and bass player for his 90s cover band, Zoodust.   Links: Website: www.dacycoaching.com Book: www.pf4pt.com   Profit Blueprint Calculator I Profit Comes First: https://lp.profitcomesfirst.com/profitblueprintcalc-page   Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@profitanswerman Sign up to be notified when the next cohort of the Profit First Experience Course is available! Free Copy of the Profit Blueprint Book: https://lp.profitcomesfirst.com/landing-page-page  Monthly Newsletter signup: https://lp.profitcomesfirst.com/newsletter-signup Relay Bank (affiliate link): https://relayfi.com/?referralcode=profitcomesfirst Profit Answer Man Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitanswerman/ My podcast about living a richer more meaningful life: http://richersoul.com/ Music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs.       

Most Americans never truly disconnect from work—even on vacation. After decades of tying your identity, daily rhythm, and sense of worth to a paycheck, stepping away feels less like freedom and more like freefall. Oz Chen spent years financially independent before he could accept it, wrestling with the psychological gap between having enough money and being okay with not working. Key Topics Discussed Oz's Background and FI Journey (00:02:30) Oz shares his introduction to financial independence through Tim Ferriss's Four Hour Workweek, his career as a UX designer, and the moment he officially accepted being financially independent at 37—years after crossing the actual threshold. The Job That Changed Everything (00:08:15) After seven comfortable years at one tech company, management changes, an acquisition, and mounting burnout made Oz's dream job unsustainable. He reveals the "work policy statement" he'd written that predicted exactly when he'd need to leave. Taking FMLA Leave as an Experiment (00:15:40) Rather than quitting outright, Oz used 12 weeks of FMLA medical leave to test what not working would feel like. He set a deliberately low bar for success—sleep and play pickleball—instead of maintaining his productivity mindset. The Unexpected Layoff (00:22:30) During the final week of his sabbatical, Oz received a layoff notice with severance and garden leave. What could have felt devastating instead felt like "divine timing," perfectly aligning with his planned departure. Wrestling with Fear and Acceptance (00:28:00) Oz shares his practice of writing acceptance statements for every fear—from scarcity feelings to relationship changes. By acknowledging fears without resisting them, he reduced the suffering that comes from fighting his own emotions. Practical Strategies for Decumulation (00:35:45) Breaking down the scary process of drawing down investments: think month-by-month rather than annual withdrawals, and sell "junk" investments (random stocks, crypto) first before touching beloved index funds. Life After Work and Future Plans (00:42:20) Oz describes his current life taking community college music classes, learning trades, and planning for the next 2-3 years before potentially having children. He emphasizes honoring different life seasons and remaining flexible about future work. Notable Quotes Ginger: "Pain plus resistance equals suffering. The pain is part of the human experience, but the resistance is the thing that you can control." Oz Chen: "I accept that not having a paycheck coming in will feel weird and scary. I can have the feeling and it doesn't have to change what I'm doing." Oz Chen: "Clarity through action versus expecting clarity before action. Breaking things down into smaller components generates clarity." Oz Chen: "The productivity engine is something that often buzzes in the background for optimizers. There's always something to work on, always something to optimize." Oz Chen: "I realized my fear was a very generalized fear. Writing down that fear and asking, is that true? helped me see it's potentially a reversible decision." Key Takeaways Write a work policy statement listing specific conditions under which you'd leave your job, similar to an investor policy statement for market downturns Break down your fears by writing them out specifically, then question their validity and put dollar amounts to worst-case scenarios Create acceptance statements for your financial fears to reduce internal resistance rather than trying to eliminate fears entirely Calculate your first 3-6 months of expenses in retirement month-by-month rather than thinking about annual withdrawals to make decumulation less daunting Consider using all available time-off options (PTO, unpaid leave, FMLA if eligible) to experiment with extended breaks before making permanent career changes Identify "junk" investments in your portfolio that you'd be happy to sell first before touching core index fund holdings Set a low bar for success duri…

In this episode, JoDee and Susan talk to labor law attorney (and frequent guest) Gina Carrillo about U.S. employers' immigration responsibilities. Topics include: Immigration responsibilities that apply to every U.S. employer, even if they never sponsor a foreign worker The biggest immigration compliance mistakes organizations are making right now How the current administration's increased enforcement efforts have changed the risk landscape for employers What an HR team should do if they discover errors during an internal I-9 audit Advice for organizations using E-Verify What employers should have in place so they can respond confidently if ICE shows up in their workplace In this episode's listener question, we're asked how to handle "earn and burn" employees who take their PTO immediately after earning it. In the news, the Office of Personnel Management has awarded a major HR IT modernization contract to Oracle. Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-254-immigration-compliance/ A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-254-immigration-compliance/ To get 0.5 hour of SHRM recertification credit, fill out the evaluation here: https://getjoypowered.com/shrm/ (the SHRM credit code for this episode will expire on August 24, 2027) Become a member to get early and ad-free access to episodes, video, and more perks! Learn more at patreon.com/joypowered Connect with us: @JoyPowered on Instagram: https://instagram.com/joypowered @JoyPowered on Facebook: https://facebook.com/joypowered @JoyPowered on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/joypowered Sign up for our email newsletter: https://getjoypowered.com/newsletter/ 

Send us Fan MailMost veterinarians think about compensation in terms of salary. But the true value of a veterinary position often extends far beyond a paycheck.In this episode, Tom Seeko and CJ Burnett discuss how associates and practice owners can evaluate the full compensation package, including benefits, retirement plans, PTO, workplace culture, education, and long-term career opportunities.They also explore why understanding the difference between value and price matters when making hiring decisions, negotiating compensation, or choosing an employer.Whether you're building a practice team, evaluating a job offer, or planning your financial future, this episode provides a broader perspective on how compensation can support both personal and professional goals.Listen now and discover what your veterinary job may really be worth.Smarter Vet Podcast-https://flveterinaryadvisors.com/smarter-vet-financial-podcast/Watch the no cost 5-part video course to review your finances and see where you could be doing better in your finances:5 Foundational Steps to Financial Balance Video Course-http://series.flvetadvisors.com/Find out what you could be overlooking within your practice by taking our brief assessment:Test My Personal Financial IQ-https://flveterinaryadvisors.com/personal-test/Sign up for a complimentary phone call to talk about how to get better use of all the cash inside your practice:Schedule a time-https://flveterinaryadvisors.com/contact-usInstagram-https://www.instagram.com/flveterinaryadvisors/Facebook-https://facebook.com/flvetadvisorsLinkedIn-https://linkedin.com/company/flvetadvisorsYouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@floridaveterinaryadvisors7665

In the Wisconsin primary last week the socialist candidate Francesca Hong was narrowly defeated by her more centrist opponent. It's a result that some argue shows the limits of left politics in swing states and outside of Democrat voting heartlands - in spite of the prior victory of Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan. To talk through both campaigns, and what they tell us about the viability of left politics in the United States, PTO is joined by Maurice Weeks - co-founder of the Action Center on Race and the Economy.

They say BMW drivers are the worst on the road. Chryslers are the best! Anna can't stand Tesla's or tesla drivers! Where do you fall on the driver ranking?  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to England. Bye! After 6 years, a few specials and documentaries, they are en route to the homeland. They didn't leave the best impact anyways! 3 stories, Raven picks the one he wants to hear! Today, a 40 minute dirt-bike pursuit takes over LA. A good old fashion chase! Anna was influenced by a reoccurring ad on her social media. Gruns. Gummies that help you use the bathroom. How could you not trust Jenna Bush? Anna gives em a try. A Florida man got into a huge fight with his neighbor due to a feces situation. Anna and Raven discuss the craziest neighbor arguments and fights. Watch your back, and your home!  Professor Sara Mednick, cognitive neuroscientist at the University of California, Irvine and author of The Hidden Power of the Downstate  and Take a Nap! Change Your Life joins Anna and Raven today to discuss napping. The perfect time, length, and how beneficial they really are! It's the end of week 2 and Raven is really surprising us with these results! He has 3 weeks to lose 12 pounds for his son's wedding, if he can do it, Anna will give him two of her PTO days!   Carol and Jackson's daughter has a boyfriend who just got his license, and she wants him to drive her to school every morning. Mom doesn't see what the big deal is, Dad says she's 15 and with an inexperienced driver. She can take the bus until she gets her license, or she has to wait until he's at least had a license for a year, no exceptions. What would you do? Sumil has a chance to win $2,000! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!   

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Send us Fan MailAre you losing great clinicians over a small hourly bump because they don't see the full value of your offer? In this solo episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide, host Brandon Seigel explains how to win the compensation perception war by designing a visual total rewards statement that shows the real worth of wages, taxes, benefits, retirement, PTO, development, and flexibility. He shares concrete examples and actionable steps for separating PTO from base pay, educating employees on fiscal literacy, and building transparent, competency-based compensation bands that reduce turnover. You'll walk away with a practical framework to turn invisible value into retention, engagement, and trust.What You'll Learn:How to build a one-page visual total compensation summary and why it worksWhy separating PTO from base wages changes perception and decision-makingHow to price and communicate benefits (health, retirement, tools, flexibility, development)The role of fiscal literacy in comparing raises vs. benefits (e.g., HRA contributions, premiums, deductibles)How to create competency-based compensation bands, career ladders, and transparent rangesNon-monetary retention drivers: recognition, mentorship, flexibility, culture, and stay interviewsA weekly, monthly, and quarterly action plan to operationalize total rewardsPut these strategies into motion and watch your team's clarity, commitment, and retention grow. #PrivatePracticeSurvivalGuide #TotalRewards #PayTransparency #CompensationStrategy #EmployeeRetentionWelcome to Private Practice Survival Guide Podcast hosted by Brandon Seigel! Brandon Seigel, President of Wellness Works Management Partners, is an internationally known private practice consultant with over fifteen years of executive leadership experience. Seigel's book "The Private Practice Survival Guide" takes private practice entrepreneurs on a journey to unlocking key strategies for surviving―and thriving―in today's business environment. Now Brandon Seigel goes beyond the book and brings the same great tips, tricks, and anecdotes to improve your private practice in this companion podcast. Get In Touch With MePodcast Website: https://www.privatepracticesurvivalguide.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonseigel/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonseigel/https://wellnessworksmedicalbilling.com/Private Practice Survival Guide BookThis show is proudly produced at PS Studios — learn more https://www.psstudios.co

1825. Stop Letting Scheduling Conflicts Steal Your Success 2 Hi Everyone, Carl Gould here, your #70secondCEO, just over a minute of investment per day for a lifetime of results.  Sometimes when you're in the jar, you can't read the label, alright, so, I know it sounds silly, but we're out here reading the label for you. Ok, so do yourselves the favor of holding each other to getting it on your calendar. So, if we wrote November 1st, 2023 at 12 oclock put it in your calendar as an appointment and invite the person you're doing it with to that appointment, that's our weekly meeting to talk about PTO approvals, so this is our weekly meeting, if I have to send a marketing budget draft to somebody, make an appointment with that person, on that moment I'm going to send it. That's when we're going to have that meeting. So, you know you have the right action item if you can put it into your phone as an appointment. When we talk about leveraging technology later, whoever is in that session, we're going to talk about how to use your calendar as your ops manual. The calendar- the old thinking that that's my appointment calendar. That is like so last week, we're not doing that anymore, it's your ops manual.  Like and follow this podcast so you can learn more. My name is Carl Gould, and this has been your #70secondCEO.  

Are you a senior executive or elite tech leader spending all your working hours riding a corporate treadmill, sacrificing deep presence with aging parents or growing children just to secure the next title?   In this transparent and deeply reflective solo episode, host Billy Keels breaks down a powerful life lesson on how life experiences fundamentally reshape a high performer's priorities. Billy recounts his recent 3,925-mile transatlantic investment—flying from Barcelona to the United States for a brief five-day trip purely to celebrate his mother's birthday and watch basketball on the couch with his father. Drawing contrast against his 26-year corporate history managing $100M EMEA operations for a blue-logo German enterprise software giant, Billy breaks down what it truly feels like to exit corporate dependency. Learn how to achieve a lifestyle where you no longer need to beg a boss for personal time off (PTO), how to transition your relationship with your 168 weekly hours, and how to build a predictable pathway to optionality that lets you be fully present for the moments that matter most.  

Send us Fan MailUnlock the secrets to employee compensation that truly drives results beyond just base pay! In this episode, host Brandon and Chief HR Officer Scott Booher dive deep into crafting effective incentive structures, the pitfalls of traditional bonuses, and the power of gamification. Learn how to create transparent, motivating compensation plans that foster a high-performance culture and ensure your team feels valued and engaged. Discover strategies to avoid common compensation backfires and build a dedicated workforce.What You'll Learn:Why many bonus structures backfire and how to design effective ones.The difference between bonuses as an expectation versus an opportunity.How to create meaningful and attainable bonus tiers.Best practices for transparent compensation communication.The complexities of integrating paid time off (PTO) into compensation strategies.Innovative approaches to incentivize employee presence and dedication.How to introduce and communicate new compensation plans to staff effectively.The role of gamification in building a high-performance culture.Transform your compensation strategy and cultivate a thriving, motivated team today! #EmployeeCompensation #IncentivePay #HRStrategy #Podcast #ScottBooherScott Booher brings over 30 years of experience in the Healthcare Sector and has specialized in human resources & workforce compliance for the past 20 years. Scott is the Chief HR Officer for Every Child Achieves and the Chief HR Consultant in collaboration with Wellness Works Management Partners, where he oversees the fractional HR management and the HR Advisor Program. Scott is an active member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and a pinnacle leader and collaborator, partnering with Brandon Seigel for over 11 years.http://www.wellnessworksmp.com Welcome to Private Practice Survival Guide Podcast hosted by Brandon Seigel! Brandon Seigel, President of Wellness Works Management Partners, is an internationally known private practice consultant with over fifteen years of executive leadership experience. Seigel's book "The Private Practice Survival Guide" takes private practice entrepreneurs on a journey to unlocking key strategies for surviving―and thriving―in today's business environment. Now Brandon Seigel goes beyond the book and brings the same great tips, tricks, and anecdotes to improve your private practice in this companion podcast. Get In Touch With MePodcast Website: https://www.privatepracticesurvivalguide.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonseigel/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonseigel/https://wellnessworksmedicalbilling.com/Private Practice Survival Guide BookThis show is proudly produced at PS Studios — learn more https://www.psstudios.co

Knuckleheads! this episode is a chaotic, hilarious ride: from ranting about gross protein bars and dreaming up waffle-cone spoons to me literally truckin' a phone-walking stranger on the C train. You get train drama, snack takes, and a whole lot of attitude. We also dig into cruise booking nightmares, brutal PTO policies, coworker horror stories (lunch thieves, microwaved fish, and more), and classic Florida-man antics — all with blunt, laugh-out-loud commentary. Pull up a seat and hang out with us. Follow Knuckleheadslab! Morning Star: The First Fall Dark Fantasy Novel Knuckleheadpodcast Merch! Check Out Lahna Turners website! Pounds of Power! Ralphie May Doc  

Steve Beres and Ike Goss discuss Jaguar Land Rover's Q1 results, including a £109M profit before tax (2.8% EBITDA) that's down 68.9% year-over-year and a free cash flow balance of -£998M, speculating it reflects heavy spending on new models and facilities and inviting an accountant to explain it. They cover the Freelander 8 presale delay due to Typhoon Dolphin, pricing around $50,000 with a $68,000 limited launch edition, and its unusual featured details. The hosts recap Monterey Car Week news: Sotheby's sold a 2007 SV Ultra and a 1993 Range Rover Classic for about $967K, plus notes about export and California sales restrictions, and they mention the $248K Range Rover SV Pearl Lustre benefiting the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. They also touch on the Dakar Defender Octa edition, an Octa used as a land-speed-record push vehicle, attend Mogfest in Oregon, and share workshop updates including transporting vehicles, clutch work, and Ike acquiring a 1965 Series IIA 109 pickup with a rear PTO.00:00 Show Introductions01:18 JLR Q1 Profits and Cash02:23 Negative Cash Flow Explained04:08 Freelander 8 Typhoon Delay05:24 Launch Edition Oddities08:02 Monterey Car Week Buzz08:12 Auction Range Rovers Drama10:24 SV Pearl Lustre Edition12:22 Dakar Defender Octa Reveal14:06 Color Scheme Hot Takes16:06 Octa Tuning and Push Car17:40 Land Rovers and Speed Records18:47 Bluebird Support 109s19:42 Mogfest Off Road Meetup22:02 Unimog Reunion Story23:29 Tiny Unimog Driving Impressions25:05 Haflinger Love and Nesting26:16 Shop Logistics and Repairs27:55 New Series IIA Pickup Arrival30:38 PTO Ice Cream and Blender Ideas32:05 Wrap Up and Announcements33:17 Credits and Support

Retirement is the beginning of a new story, and the decisions you make leading up to your last working day can significantly impact your financial well-being and peace of mind. On the show this week, I focus on the importance of timing your retirement and how choosing the specific month to retire can significantly impact your finances, taxes, and benefits.    There are various financial and emotional factors to weigh—ranging from optimizing pensions and bonuses to health insurance coverage and even non-financial considerations like climate and seasonality. Careful planning avoids costly mistakes, such as unnecessary taxes or missed income opportunities. I also explore listener questions, covering topics such as whether to pay off your mortgage before retiring, how much cash to keep on hand, how to develop a withdrawal strategy, and how to plan for inherited IRAs, to empower you to make informed choices as you approach or navigate retirement. >   You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...   [01:45] How the timing of retirement affects financial outcomes [05:55] Timing retirement with bonuses [12:11] Timing retirement for tax benefits [16:32] Paying off mortgage before retirement [18:50] Premature 401 (k) withdrawal tax mistake [26:44] Benefits of early Roth conversions [31:49] Planning a tax-free legacy [41:54] Understanding annuity and IRA rules   The Right Month to Retire   One concept discussed was the surprising significance of when in the year you retire. Many people pick their retirement date based on sentimental reasons—such as a birthday or simply reaching the end of a fiscal quarter. In actual fact, the month you retire can swing your benefits, taxes, and overall income.   There is a financial advantage of retiring early in the year, particularly in the spring. Retiring after you've earned just a few months of income keeps you in a lower tax bracket for the year. This allows you to maximize Roth IRA or 401(k) contributions, capitalize on the year's HSA limits, and possibly stack up a payout on unused vacation and PTO in a low-income year—saving you thousands in taxes. Conversely, retiring near the end of the year—after most income is already earned—often means higher taxes on lump-sum payouts and fewer options for account contributions.   Retiring into spring, particularly in colder climates, can offer a positive mental boost, making the transition out of work more enjoyable compared to the isolation of a winter retirement.   Don't Leave Money on the Table   Specific benefits such as bonuses, profit sharing, and pension calculations are often tied to your official retirement date. For instance, certain pension plans count an additional year of service if you retire in January rather than December, potentially increasing your monthly payout for life.   Bonuses commonly paid in the first quarter motivate many to extend their tenure until after the check clears. Health insurance is another major factor—timing your departure can determine whether you maximize employer contributions or face high premiums through COBRA or private options, especially if you retire before becoming Medicare-eligible at 65.   Mortgage Decisions: To Pay Off or Not to Pay Off?   A popular listener question is whether to pay off your mortgage before retirement. While there's no one-size-fits-all answer, many self-made millionaires pay off their homes early. Without a mortgage, your required monthly income drops—granting financial flexibility and security.   Rushing to pay off your mortgage by tapping tax-deferred accounts while still earning a high salary can lead to hefty tax bills—sometimes costing tens of thousands extra. Instead, consider timing large withdrawals for when your income is lowest to minimize taxes, especially in your first year of retirement.   Making Your Money Last There are many different approaches to withdrawing funds in retirement, like proportional withdrawals across tax buckets, or spending from traditional IRAs first and Roth IRAs last, and they can have drastic long-term tax implications.    Legacy goals further complicate the equation. If leaving tax-efficient inheritances or charitable gifts is important, incorporating those aims into your withdrawal strategy early makes a huge difference for heirs. Mapping out these decisions alongside a financial planner can mean hundreds of thousands in potential savings. Retirement is a complex transition that deserves a thoughtful, strategic approach. The months and years leading up to your last day at work hold opportunities (and pitfalls) that can greatly affect your financial future.  Resources & People Mentioned   3 Steps to Retirement Planning Ramsey Solutions    Connect With Gregg Gonzalez   Email at: Gregg.gonzalez@lpl.com Podcast: https://RetireStrongFA.com/Podcast Website: https://RetireStrongFA.com/ Follow Gregg on LinkedIn Follow Gregg on Facebook Follow Gregg on YouTube Subscribe to Retirement Made Easy On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts

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Summer's wrapping up, but if your PTO is high and your budget is low, you can still make the most of it here at home. Hannah Frishberg, culture reporter for WNYC/Gothamist, shares some of the best ways to have an epic staycation in New York City. Photo: People relax at a man-made beach during a heat wave in Manhattan on July 02, 2026, in New York City. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Ralf Tomandl, COO of HR for Health, live from Thrive Live 2026 in Las Vegas. Ralf shares his journey through the dental industry, from his early days with 1-800-DENTIST to helping bring technology-driven HR solutions to dental practices across the country. He and Mark discuss why HR is often overlooked by practice owners, how state-by-state compliance differences can create major risk, and why employee handbooks, onboarding documents, time tracking, PTO, licensing, and CE management should not be handled manually.  Ralf also breaks down common HR pitfalls, including W-2 versus 1099 classifications, wage and hour claims, remote employee requirements, documentation around performance issues, and the importance of creating a workplace where team members feel supported, protected, and more likely to stay. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES https://myhrfh.com https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast

What was the worst neighbor you've ever and what made them so bad? After Universal Studios made the loudest coaster known to man, residents nearby we're not too thrilled.  Anna had another ghost sighting. Yup, not the first time this has happened. This time, on the highway. You made it to Friday! What's the weirdest thing you saw this week?  Politicians seem to have no problem dropping swears and its... strange? Unprofessional? No one really knows how to feel about it. But there is a solution! Make up your own! What's your go to when you want to swear but shouldn't?   New trend of recording your favorite person and saying... “Hey! You're my favorite person” is going around. Wholesome change in content we need sometimes. Anna, Raven, producer Justin and Producer Sophia, all give it a shot.  It's Mommy's Margarita Friday! Back to school shopping? Taking the fall clothes out of the attic?  For all you do, and all you put up with this week, you earned yourself a reward! What did you do for your Mommy Margarita?  3 weeks, 12 pounds! Anna is putting 2 of her PTO days on the line if Raven can successfully drop 12 pounds before his son's wedding on Labor Day weekend. Today, we see if he's made any progress! Their daughter just turned 18 years old and dad thinks they should offer to pay for her to get a nose job. She's never had a boyfriend, and he thinks it's because her nose is crooked. Mom thinks you can't suggest to your child that they need plastic surgery! It would be one thing if she said something to them, but she hasn't ever mentioned her nose. Mary has a chance to win $1,600! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!   

This week Bill and JCB grind through the week of pro wrestling with 3 Beer Zach on PTO again. They start with New Japan Pro Wrestling as the 1 count. As the G1 Tournament comes to an end the boys talk who's in the playoffs and who's out. The discussion turns into a general state of the promotion coming out of the tournament. Bill and JCB give their winners for the semifinal and the final. The 2 count is AEW. The Continental Cup haas begun with 3 Cup matches on Collision highlighted by Claudio vs Ace Austin. Myron Reed vs Speedball Mike Bailey and the Bang Bang Gang with Jack Perry vs the Death Riders. On Dynamite the #2 spot for the Casino Gauntlet match is determined as MJF Nick Wayne and Mike Bailey battle it out. More tension between Will Ospreay and Kenny Omega as Don Callis stirs the pot. Kevin Knight defends the TNT title vs Chris Jericho. Mercedes Mone gets her lick back on Willow Nightingale. The 3 count is WWE. Cody Rhodes confronts Randy Orton after the SummerSlam attack. Chelsea Green pinned and injured on her 1st appearance as Women's World Champion. Shinsuke Nakamura says he's back and not alone. On RAW Jey Uso vs Solo Sikoa finally happens. The AAA Tournament begins. Bron Breakker still looking for answers from Paul Heyman. Odds and ends to close the pod! Available on audio podcast platforms. Listen Share Subscribe Repeat! Rate and review on Apple and Spotify! G1 AEW 32:35 WWE 1:03:05

Most companies do not last. A huge share of the biggest names in the world vanish within a few decades. The Smith & Oby Company has been running since 1898. In this episode of Service Business Mastery, Tersh Blissett and Josh Crouch sit down with Jake Wattenbarger, president of Smith & Oby, a Cleveland mechanical contractor that has stayed relevant for 125 years by reading the market before it forces the issue, and by building systems and a culture that outlast any one person. Jake spent nearly a decade as an Army logistics officer before the trades, and it shows. He gets into why you never cross the finish line, how to build a business you can hand down instead of sell off, why you do not have to sell to make real money, and how culture and a talent pipeline keep a union shop winning the big jobs. If you want to build a trades business that lasts for generations, not just one you flip, this is the blueprint. This episode is brought to you in partnership with Upfrog, one of our show partners. Upfrog turns paid ad spend into booked, sold system replacements instead of wasted leads. Learn more at upfrog.com. CHAPTERS 0:00 – Why You Never Cross the Finish Line 2:33 – From Combat Engineer to Mechanical Contractor 4:19 – Logistics Before Tactics: Structure and Accountability 8:28 – Advice for Anyone Starting Their Own Business 11:04 – Still Standing Since 1898: A 125 Year Old Contractor 12:47 – You Don't Have to Sell Your Business to Make Money 14:05 – The 40 Year Employees Behind a Lasting Company 15:15 – Recruiting Into the Commercial Trades and the Union Hall 18:06 – Building a Talent Pipeline When the Hall Can't Keep Up 18:51 – What Union Labor Really Costs, and Why It's Worth It 22:20 – Competing on Best Value, Not Lowest Bid 26:22 – Building Culture Inside a Union Shop 29:44 – Empowering Field Leaders Who Still Turn Wrenches 34:46 – Adapt or Become Polaroid: Reading the Market Early 35:26 – Staying Ahead With VDC and Investing in the Shop 46:01 – Where to Find Jake WHAT YOU'LL LEARN - Why the best businesses never cross the finish line, and how to read the market before it pushes you out - How to build a trades business you can hand down, instead of one built only to sell - Why you do not have to sell your company to make serious money - The Army logistics mindset that runs a business: structure before action, logistics before tactics - How to build a talent pipeline when the union hall cannot fill your jobs fast enough - What union labor really costs, and why best value beats lowest bid - How to build culture in a union shop, where there is no PTO by default - How investing in your shop and technology turns into margin, not just cost THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY UPFROG System replacement leads from paid ads, nurtured and booked into sold jobs before your team arrives: upfrog.com MARKETSTORM An AI-powered advertising platform. Results vary by market, budget, and campaign configuration: https://marketstorm.ai/ CALLRAIL CallRail assigns a unique tracking number to each marketing effort, so you know which channels bring your best leads. Try it free at https://callrail.com/sbmpod. BREEZY Capture 25-30% more clients with Breezy AI Agents. Use code 'SBM' to book a demo and get $500 on us PHONETAP Your calls hold the key to growing your business. PhoneTAP gives you instant AI analysis, real customer lifetime value, and tools to coach your team. Learn more: phonetap.ai/demo COMPANYCAM Capture work, track job progress, and stay connected from the field to the office with photo documentation and AI tools that keep work moving. Start a free trial at https://companycam.com/ CONNECT WITH OUR HOSTS AND GUEST Tersh Blissett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tershblissett/ Josh Crouch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-crouch/ Jake Wattenbarger, The Smith & Oby Company: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakewattenbarger/ | https://smithandoby.com ABOUT SERVICE BUSINESS MASTERY Service Business Mastery helps home service owners run better, more profitable companies. Every week, Tersh Blissett and Josh Crouch break down the operations, technology, and leadership behind growing an HVAC, plumbing, or electrical business, with the operators actually doing the work. More at https://servicebusinessmastery.com/ Want the frameworks from each episode in your inbox? Join the free Service Business Mastery newsletter: [newsletter link] Subscribe on YouTube and follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode. If this one helped, share it with an owner who needs it. #ServiceBusinessMastery #Trades #FamilyBusiness #MechanicalContractor #SkilledTrades

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Dead people are reaching out again! A message in a bottle washed up 53 years later, and another man found a 26 year old postcard from his Mom and Dad. But...they have already passed.  Did you wake up a billionaire? Doubt it. One lucky winner walked away with 2 million. Good enough. Also, The cyclospora parasite continues and may be expanding!Men all over the world are jealous of Ted Lasso's mustache after the season 4 premiere. Now, Raven and Producer Justin will be competing to see who can grow the best mustache in two weeks. It's the Ted Lasso two-week mustache challenge! Fill in the blank... I don't need to be rich and famous, I just need ____. Martha Stewart would like a yacht. Don't we all!  Anna had a brain fart after running into Colman Domingo at the airport and mistaking him for a friend. Oops! Strange celebrity encounters, round 2! Anna went on vacation recently and watched her cousin Angela hurt herself. Typical vacation behavior. How did you get injured on your trip? It's bound to happen! Intervention time! Anna, Producer Sophia, Producer Justin, and Raven's wife, Alicia, all put him to the test to see if Raven can lose 12 pounds in a month for his son's wedding. 2 PTO days are on the line!  Tim hasn't had a relationship with his uncle in decades because he hates his aunt. She purposely destroyed their relationship because she felt that he was choosing his nephew over her, and she was jealous. Tim recently learned through Facebook that he died, and he wants to go to the wake on Friday. His wife, Cara, says it's a bad idea, his aunt will obviously be there, and it'll add drama, he's not wanted, don't go. He says it was his uncle, his father loved him, he once loved him, he should be allowed to show up to a wake. Would you go? Allen has a chance to win $1,300! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!   

There's a type of heater setup that delivers heat right where you need it and can offer some important advantages over forced air heat, but we don't see many of them in the field. We think lack of knowledge about the technogy is the limiting factor, and it turns out there is also some customization involved, so we got ahold of John Wells at Rimol Greenhouse Systems to break it down for us. The tech we're talking about is called convection tube heating, and it has as much to do with how the heat is delivered as the specs of the heater itself.  The big difference from most heaters is that hot air goes into a plenum (like a manifold) that channels the hot air into multiple separate ducts that are attached to big, perforated plastic tubes that distribute the heat evenly through the greenhouse. The tubes typically run down pathways, and in vining crops they have the advantage of heating the air at the base of the plant, where disease tends to start, and rises from there warming the whole plant. In winter greens crops, it means growers can run the tubes under row cover and only heat the area under cover- meaning you only need to heat the fraction of the greenhouse where your crop is. Listen to this episode to learn about the specs needed to run such a system- plus best practices for cooling the greenhouse with shade cloth.  Connect With Guest: Website: rimol.com Instagram: @rimolgreenhouse Podcast Sponsors: Huge thanks to our podcast sponsors as they make this podcast FREE to everyone with their generous support: Farmhand is the all-in-one platform built for direct-market farms — CSA, farmers market, and farmstand growers who'd rather be in the field than juggling five different apps. Online store and subscriptions, delivery and pickup routing, SMS and email marketing, waitlist management, and now farm events: sell tickets to u-picks, tours, dinners, and workshops in minutes, with capacity caps, QR check-in, and SMS/email confirmations built in. Every ticket also puts a name, email, and phone on a list you keep. See how farmers are growing direct-to-consumer sales and set up a free account at farmhand.partners/gfm BCS two-wheel tractors are designed and built in Italy where small-scale farming has been a way of life for generations. Discover the beauty of BCS on your farm with PTO-driven implements for soil-working, shredding cover crops, spreading compost, mowing under fences, clearing snow, and more – all powered by a single, gear-driven machine that's tailored to the size and scale of your operation. To learn more, view sale pricing, or locate your nearest dealer, visit BCS America. Nifty Hoops builds complete gothic high tunnels that are easy to install and built to last.  Their bolt-together construction makes setup straightforward and efficient, whether it's a small backyard hoophouse, or a dozen large production-scale high tunnels- especially through their community build option, where professional builders work alongside your crew, family, or neighbors to build each structure -- usually in a single day.Visit niftyhoops.com to learn more. If you grow for market, you know performance is everything. That's why so many farmers are turning to Burpee's Farmers Market. Dedicated to professional growers, Burpee is now offering non-GMO seeds in larger quantities – bred and selected for standout flavor, strong yields, and the kind of visual appeal your customers crave. Burpee's been doing this for 150 years, and they're still creating new varieties with growers like you in mind. You can check out the full lineup at Burpee.com/FarmersMarket. For more on veg and flower market farming, subscribe to Growing for Market Magazine!

Gas is expensive and Europeans want us to stay home. How can you still make use of that precious PTO? This episode was produced by Denise Guerra, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Tourists take selfies in front of the Barcelona Cathedral. Photo by Paco Freire/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images. If you have a question, give us a call at 1-800-618-8545 or email askvox@vox.com.Listen to Explain It to Me ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gas is expensive and Europeans want us to stay home. How can you still make use of that precious PTO? This episode was produced by Denise Guerra, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Tourists take selfies in front of the Barcelona Cathedral. Photo by Paco Freire/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images. If you have a question, give us a call at 1-800-618-8545 or email askvox@vox.com.Listen to Explain It to Me ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Jason explains why individual balance is critical to making Lean and production systems work. Without personal organization, even a strong team can quickly become overwhelmed, reactive, and ineffective. He breaks down the personal systems every project team member should have, including a to-do list, Leader Standard Work, time blocking, clarity documents, meeting buffers, and intentional PTO.  What you'll learn in this episode: Why every project team member needs a reliable personal organization system. How Leader Standard Work, time blocking, and clarity documents improve daily effectiveness. Why back-to-back meetings, excessive email, and poor planning reduce individual capacity. How project managers can help their teams maintain balance, take PTO, and avoid overload. Does every person on your project have the personal organization system needed to perform well without sacrificing their time, health, or family?   If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode.  And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two

The conflict between the United States and Iran is now in its sixth month. In today's episode security expert Paul Rogers joins PTO to talk about the current situation and the prospects of a deal between the United States and Iran that might lead to the opening of the straits. We talked about why Donald Trump recently backed away from launching a major attack on Iranian infrastructure, the current posture of the UAE, Saudi Arabia ,and the other Gulf monarchies and the prospect of Israel potentially embarking on further escalation if a deal - likely to be highly detrimental to Israel's regional position - were to be concluded between Washington and Tehran.

Welcome to another episode of our Summer Sessions! Every August, we take a short break from our usual news roundups and deep dives to bring you lighter, conversational, and debate-style episodes. These are designed to be enjoyed while you're out on a summer walk, driving, or taking a well-deserved break from work. In this second episode of the series, Al Elliott and Leanne Elliott are joined by author, speaker, and host of the Unbehaved podcast, Meghan French Dunbar. Together, they put some of the biggest workplace behaviours, leadership advice, and organisational trends to the test in a fast-paced game of Workplace Red Flag or Green Flag? From unlimited PTO and salary transparency to reception wall values and office dogs, we debate the unwritten rules of work—and challenge whether the things we accept as "normal" are actually helping or hurting workplace culture. Topics We Debate in This Episode: Unlimited Holiday: A genuine employee perk, or a trap that leads to taking less time off? Values on the Wall: Inspiration, or a clear sign of corporate virtue signaling? Salary Transparency: A green flag for pay equity, or a recipe for workplace chaos? Workplace Tropes: What do office dogs with email addresses, "we're like a family" statements, and founder-led interviews really say about a company?