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Mike & Tommy tackle the critical security distinctions between Publish to Web and Power BI Embedded when exposing reports publicly, questioning whether Embedded actually provides meaningful protection over Publish to Web when authentication isn't required. They explore how Row-Level Security behaves differently in each approach, whether URL filters can be locked down, and what organizations should actually do when building public-facing dashboards—including when to aggregate data upstream, disable granular access entirely, or reconsider whether the data should be public at all.Get in touch:Send in your questions or topics you want us to discuss by tweeting to @PowerBITips with the hashtag #empMailbag or submit on the PowerBI.tips Podcast Page.Visit PowerBI.tips: https://powerbi.tips/Watch the episodes live every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 730am CST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/powerbitipsSubscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/230fp78XmHHRXTiYICRLVvSubscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/explicit-measures-podcast/id1568944083Check Out Community Jam: https://jam.powerbi.tipsFollow Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelcarlo/Follow Tommy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommypuglia/
In this episode, I break down the real meaning behind Published and Paid and why it was never just about writing a book and getting paid from that one product alone.I share how this brand evolved from my experience serving hundreds of authors and realizing that most people needed more than publishing support. They needed a monetization strategy for their intellectual property.I walk through how I think about publishing in a much broader way: books, content, speeches, courses, coaching programs, curriculum, launches, and digital products all come from my ideas, my frameworks, and my expertise. This episode is really about expanding how I see my own authority and how I build a business around it.In this episode, The Evolution of Published and Paid, I covered:→ how I originally coined Published and Paid→ why the brand evolved out of my publishing business→ the monetization gap I saw with authors→ why publishing is bigger than a physical book→ how I define intellectual property in business→ why content, speeches, curriculum, and digital products are all forms of publishing→ how I package ideas into frameworks that create results→ why this podcast talks about books, speaking, launches, and more→ what I want Published and Paid to mean moving forwardWhether you're a coach, author, consultant, or business owner, this episode helps me think bigger about how I package my expertise. If I have ideas, frameworks, lived experience, and solutions that help people get results, then I have intellectual property. And if I have intellectual property, I have more than one path to authority, visibility, and revenue.Takeaways:• I need to expand my definition of publishing• My book is not the only expression of my expertise• My ideas become assets when I package them intentionally• Intellectual property can be monetized across multiple formats• Published and Paid is a full business ecosystem, not a single product• The goal is to turn expertise into impact, systems, and revenueSound Bites:• “Published and Paid was never just about writing a book and getting paid for it.”• “Every time I package an idea and put it out publicly, I am publishing.”• “My intellectual property should create more than one stream of value.”• “My book is one format, not the whole business.”• “Published and Paid is about turning my expertise into assets that pay me.”
Megan chats with Martin Glover about building a sustainable food blog when time is limited and the industry feels uncertain. Martin Glover is a dad, home cook, and the main chef in his household who is passionate about proving that anyone can create great food without being overly fancy. Through Dad What Cooks, he shares approachable recipes for BBQ, bread, and pizza while keeping a close eye on the budget, showing families that delicious, satisfying meals don't have to be expensive or complicated. If you are balancing a full time job, family life, and constant industry changes, this episode will show you how to focus, simplify, and keep moving forward without burning out. Martin shares practical systems that help him grow traffic steadily while keeping blogging fun and manageable. Key Topics Discussed: -Work with the time you have, not the time you wish you had. -Focus on what is already working and double down. -Use AI as a strategist and editor, not a replacement. -Refresh and improve old posts before chasing new ones. -Stop chasing every platform and commit to a few core channels. -Publish now, refine later, and let progress beat perfection. Connect with Martin Glover Website | Instagram
Chad Peters of Ridgeline Minerals joins MSD today to provide his comments on this morning's new drill results from the Chinchilla Sulfide CRD discovery at the Selena Project in Nevada. Core hole SE25-054 was a 700 meter step-out northeast of discovery hole SE25-053 and intersected an "upper" oxide mineralized intercept of 3.1m grading 86.5 g/t silver ("Ag"), 0.3% zinc ("Zn"), 3.8% lead ("Pb), 2.9 g/t gold ("Au"), and 0.07% antimony ("Sb") (353.1 g/t AgEq or 14.7% ZnEq).
Send a textI often feel we take communication for granted, assuming it's just about relaying information. Yet, in my latest conversation, I sat down with Sage Hobbs—author of Naked Communication—to explore how communication rooted in authenticity and curiosity can radically alter our relationships at work, at home, and within ourselves. Our talk was a candid look at what it really takes to write a book, launch it (twice), and confront your own vulnerabilities.Timestamp:00:00 Writing to connect authentically05:28 Reflections on teaching and growth08:18 Writing reveals self-discovery11:30 Loss, reflection, and renewal14:01 Reflections on growth and change17:02 Curiosity can transform the world22:17 Facing fear through writing24:13 Merging grief and professional growth28:57 Connection over job titles30:13 Who is this not for?33:56 Connecting with the authorFull show notesCOMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Phoenix author/owner of 1106 Design Michele DeFilippo talksabout her latest release “Publish Like the Pros: A Brief Guide to Quality SelfPublishing” as a must read for new authors who want to get it right whenself-publishing! Michele is an independent author advocate with 50+ yearsexperience in book publishing and her company 1106 Design makes it easy forauthors to release a top quality book and earn money every time they sell acopy, plus shares six steps to publishing quality professional books and helpstake the confusion of self-publishing and more! Check out the amazing MicheleDeFilippo and her latest release at www.1106design.comtoday! #podmatch #micheledefilippo #author #1106design #publishlikethepros#selfpublishing #newauthors #independentauthoradvocate #bookpublishing #quality#professionalbooks #spreaker #spotify #iheartradio #applemusic #bitchute#rumble #youtube #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnermichelledefilippo #themikewagnershowmicheledefilippo
Phoenix author/owner of 1106 Design Michele DeFilippo talksabout her latest release “Publish Like the Pros: A Brief Guide to Quality SelfPublishing” as a must read for new authors who want to get it right whenself-publishing! Michele is an independent author advocate with 50+ yearsexperience in book publishing and her company 1106 Design makes it easy forauthors to release a top quality book and earn money every time they sell acopy, plus shares six steps to publishing quality professional books and helpstake the confusion of self-publishing and more! Check out the amazing MicheleDeFilippo and her latest release at www.1106design.comtoday! #podmatch #micheledefilippo #author #1106design #publishlikethepros#selfpublishing #newauthors #independentauthoradvocate #bookpublishing #quality#professionalbooks #spreaker #spotify #iheartradio #applemusic #bitchute#rumble #youtube #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnermichelledefilippo #themikewagnershowmicheledefilippo
Send a text"Not good enough” isn't who you are—it's a learned pattern from your past.Brad Yates explains how EFT Tapping helps you break free.In this episode of the Tap Into Your Best Life EFT Series, I sit down with EFT Tapping expert Brad Yates to explore one of the most common and painful inner blocks we all face: unworthiness.This is not a guided tapping session. It's an honest, insightful conversation about why tapping works—and how it helps release the emotional patterns that keep us playing small.Brad says it's the number one issue he sees over and over again in his 25+ years of tapping work—and it may surprise you.We explore:• Why unworthiness sits beneath most resistance• The Michelangelo “marble” metaphor for transformation• How stress blocks change• What happened when Brad received 300 nasty negative comments—and why he kept going• Why the world needs EFT tapping more than ever (or, as Brad says, why he suggests we first tap on peace within ourselves)Hear Brad's personal philosophy, his experience working with thousands of clients, and why addressing the worthiness block can be transformational.He also reveals his daily morning routine (which includes tapping!) and how he makes his videos for his popular YT channel @tapwithbrad.Brad Yates is one of the featured voices in the new global co-authored book, Tap Into Your Best Life: EFT Tapping Stories of Real-Life Transformation and Healing. He features alongside 30 powerful practitioners from around the world sharing tapping breakthroughs.You can learn more about the book below.If this conversation resonates, share it with someone who needs to hear it.Transformation begins when we stop being silent. And claim our right (and worthiness) to be seen and heard.— Caryl WestmoreLead Editor & Publisher, Best Life Publishing
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A Florida woman claims that in 2018, three hooded humanoids appeared in the bedroom of her six-year-old daughter and cured her of what doctors said was an inoperable brain tumor. Also, the Disclosure Foundation Chairman and former government official Christopher Mellon stated recently that Cornell University's arXiv (pronounced “archive”), an open access preprint repository, recently rejected two submissions from astronomer Dr. Beatriz Villarroel. The submissions were scientific papers related to Villarroel's discovery last year of evidence showing the entire planet was surrounded by more than 200,000 UFOs during the 1950s. At the same time, however, arXiv published a critique of Villarroel's research penned by other scientists, Mellon stated.Links/Sources:'HOODED HUMANOIDS' REMOVED CHILD'S INOPERABLE BRAIN TUMOR According to Florida Mother's Testimony | Phantoms & MonstersCall for Review of arXiv Decision on Peer-Reviewed Research Related to UAP(PDF) Aligned, multiple-transient events in the First Palomar Sky SurveyALIENS HEALED ME IN MY HOSPITAL ROOMSupport Extraterrestrial Reality/Quirk Zone on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/c/Extraterrestrial_RealityCheck out my YouTube channel:Quirk Zone - YouTubeExtraterrestrial Reality Book Recommendations:Link to ROSWELL: THE ULTIMATE COLD CASE: CLOSED: https://amzn.to/3O2loSILink to COMMUNION by Whitley Strieber: https://amzn.to/3xuPGqiLink to THE THREAT by David M. Jacobs: https://amzn.to/3Lk52njLink to TOP SECRET/MAJIC by Stanton Friedman: https://amzn.to/3xvidfvLink to NEED TO KNOW by Timothy Good: https://amzn.to/3BNftfTLink to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 1: https://amzn.to/3xxJvlvLink to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 2: https://amzn.to/3UhdQ1lLink to THE ALLAGASH ABDUCTIONS: https://amzn.to/3qNkLSgUFO CRASH RETRIEVALS by Leonard Stringfield: https://amzn.to/3RGEZKsFLYING SAUCERS FROM OUTER SPACE by Major Donald Keyhoe: https://amzn.to/3S7WkxvCAPTURED: THE BETTY AND BARNEY HILL UFO EXPERIENCE by Stanton Friedman and Kathleen Marden: https://amzn.to/3tKNVXn#ufos #aliens #vegas aliens #ufo podcast
A Florida woman claims that in 2018, three hooded humanoids appeared in the bedroom of her six-year-old daughter and cured her of what doctors said was an inoperable brain tumor. Also, the Disclosure Foundation Chairman and former government official Christopher Mellon stated recently that Cornell University's arXiv (pronounced “archive”), an open access preprint repository, recently rejected two submissions from astronomer Dr. Beatriz Villarroel. The submissions were scientific papers related to Villarroel's discovery last year of evidence showing the entire planet was surrounded by more than 200,000 UFOs during the 1950s. At the same time, however, arXiv published a critique of Villarroel's research penned by other scientists, Mellon stated.Links/Sources:'HOODED HUMANOIDS' REMOVED CHILD'S INOPERABLE BRAIN TUMOR According to Florida Mother's Testimony | Phantoms & MonstersCall for Review of arXiv Decision on Peer-Reviewed Research Related to UAP(PDF) Aligned, multiple-transient events in the First Palomar Sky SurveyALIENS HEALED ME IN MY HOSPITAL ROOMSupport Extraterrestrial Reality/Quirk Zone on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/c/Extraterrestrial_RealityCheck out my YouTube channel:Quirk Zone - YouTubeExtraterrestrial Reality Book Recommendations:Link to ROSWELL: THE ULTIMATE COLD CASE: CLOSED: https://amzn.to/3O2loSILink to COMMUNION by Whitley Strieber: https://amzn.to/3xuPGqiLink to THE THREAT by David M. Jacobs: https://amzn.to/3Lk52njLink to TOP SECRET/MAJIC by Stanton Friedman: https://amzn.to/3xvidfvLink to NEED TO KNOW by Timothy Good: https://amzn.to/3BNftfTLink to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 1: https://amzn.to/3xxJvlvLink to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 2: https://amzn.to/3UhdQ1lLink to THE ALLAGASH ABDUCTIONS: https://amzn.to/3qNkLSgUFO CRASH RETRIEVALS by Leonard Stringfield: https://amzn.to/3RGEZKsFLYING SAUCERS FROM OUTER SPACE by Major Donald Keyhoe: https://amzn.to/3S7WkxvCAPTURED: THE BETTY AND BARNEY HILL UFO EXPERIENCE by Stanton Friedman and Kathleen Marden: https://amzn.to/3tKNVXn#ufos #aliens #vegas aliens #ufo podcast
Islami Tarbiyati Course 2026 - Episode 23 - Ramzan Special Program - Muhammad Ajmal Raza QadriTopic: Hazrat Mola Ali Sher e Khuda Radiyallah O Anho Ke Hikmat se Bharpoor IrshadatIslami Tarbiyati Course 2026Episode 23Ramzan Special ProgramMuhammad Ajmal Raza Qadri OfficialHazrat Sahab, Representing the Islamic Scholar, Motivational Speaker and Spiritual LeaderWe are uploading the Lectures of Quran E Majeed, Hadees (Hadith) and History of Islam. We Try to Publish or Upload the Speeches on the Topic of Islamic Way of Life & Sunnah ( Sunnat)The Spiritual Life of Prophets, Sahabah's & Auliya Allah'sCharacter of Prophets(Seerat)Auliya Allah's Incidents (Waaqiaat)May Allah Help & Guide Us All to The Right Way of Islam, Aameen.
My guest this week is Tim Sharp, a global corporate veteran turned courageous truth-teller.After nearly 30 years in high-pressure leadership roles across industries, including tech, tobacco, pharma, and global sports, Tim has stepped forward with a message he believes the world urgently needs to hear.In his debut book, Tim chooses not to market under his own name—not out of fear, but because he wants the message to take centre stage. For him, this isn't about building a personal brand; it's about starting a global conversation about what's broken in corporate culture and what's possible when we confront the truth.Tim exposes the hidden mental health costs of modern corporate life and the cracks in workplace culture that quietly erode purpose, well-being, and integrity. He isn't building a brand; he's sparking a movement.The Hidden Mental Health Cost of Modern Corporate LifeWhy he Chose to Publish a Book Without Branding MyselfHow Corporations Are Failing Their People—and How We Can Fix ItAddiction, Ambition & Awakening: A Corporate Story from the InsideTruth-Telling as a Tool for Change in BusinessFind out more about Tim's book: https://bustingbusinessbullshit.com/Your host Sharon Fitzmaurice https://www.sharonfitzmauricemindfulness.comThanks for reading Sharon's Substack! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sharonfitzmaurice.substack.com
Islami Tarbiyati Course 2026 - Episode 22 - Ramzan Special Program - Muhammad Ajmal Raza QadriTopic: Zuban Ka Sahih IstimalIslami Tarbiyati Course 2026 - Episode 22 - Ramzan Special Program - Muhammad Ajmal Raza QadriMuhammad Ajmal Raza QadriHazrat Sahab, Representing the Islamic Scholar, Motivational Speaker and Spiritual LeaderWe are uploading the Lectures of Quran E Majeed, Hadees (Hadith) and History of Islam. We Try to Publish or Upload the Speeches on the Topic of Islamic Way of Life & Sunnah ( Sunnat)The Spiritual Life of Prophets, Sahabah's & Auliya Allah'sCharacter of Prophets(Seerat)Auliya Allah's Incidents (Waaqiaat)May Allah Help & Guide Us All to The Right Way of Islam, Aameen.#MuhammadAjmalRazaQadri
Islami Tarbiyati Course 2026 - Episode 21 - Ramzan Special Program - Muhammad Ajmal Raza QadriTopic: Fazail Hazrat Mola Ali Sher e Khuda Radiyallah O AnhoMuhammad Ajmal Raza QadriHazrat Sahab, Representing the Islamic Scholar, Motivational Speaker and Spiritual LeaderWe are uploading the Lectures of Quran E Majeed, Hadees (Hadith) and History of Islam. We Try to Publish or Upload the Speeches on the Topic of Islamic Way of Life & Sunnah ( Sunnat)The Spiritual Life of Prophets, Sahabah's & Auliya Allah'sCharacter of Prophets(Seerat)Auliya Allah's Incidents (Waaqiaat)May Allah Help & Guide Us All to The Right Way of Islam, Aameen.#MuhammadAjmalRazaQadri
Megan chats with Emily Christensen about turning strategic Instagram growth into a six figure blog in under a year. Emily Christensen is a sourdough baker, educator, and food blogger behind Country Roads Sourdough. What started as selling bread locally and teaching community classes grew into a profitable food blog after she leveraged Instagram to build trust and drive traffic. Emily monetized her blog within a year and now helps home bakers make sourdough feel simple, approachable, and realistic for everyday life. Emily went from teaching local sourdough classes and selling bread out of a tiny kitchen to qualifying for Raptive in just a few months. This episode breaks down exactly how she used Instagram to drive serious traffic, build multiple revenue streams, and treat her blog like a real business from day one. If you are an experienced food blogger wondering whether Instagram is still worth your time, this conversation gives you a clear answer and a practical roadmap. Key Topics Discussed: -Social media is a discovery engine, not the end product. -Viral content often comes from unique angles, not high search volume keywords. -Repeat the hooks and formats that already work. -Publish the blog post first, then drive traffic from Instagram. -Build systems and hire help before burnout forces you to. -Treat your blog like a real business from the start. Connect with Emily Christensen Website | Instagram
Islami Tarbiyati Course 2026 - Episode 20 - Ramzan Special Program - Muhammad Ajmal Raza QadriTopic: Dolat, Shohrat Ko Allah Ki Ata Samjha JayIslami Tarbiyati Course 2026 - Episode 20 - Ramzan Special Program - Muhammad Ajmal Raza Qadri Hazrat Sahab, Representing the Islamic Scholar, Motivational Speaker and Spiritual LeaderWe are uploading the Lectures of Quran E Majeed, Hadees (Hadith) and History of Islam. We Try to Publish or Upload the Speeches on the Topic of Islamic Way of Life & Sunnah ( Sunnat)The Spiritual Life of Prophets, Sahabah's & Auliya Allah'sCharacter of Prophets(Seerat)Auliya Allah's Incidents (Waaqiaat)May Allah Help & Guide Us All to The Right Way of Islam, Aameen.#MuhammadAjmalRazaQadri
Islami Tarbiyati Course 2026 - Episode 19 - Ramzan Special Program - Muhammad Ajmal Raza QadriTopic: Takabbur Nahi, AajziIslami Tarbiyati Course 2026 - Episode 19 - Ramzan Special Program - Muhammad Ajmal Raza Qadri Hazrat Sahab, Representing the Islamic Scholar, Motivational Speaker and Spiritual LeaderWe are uploading the Lectures of Quran E Majeed, Hadees (Hadith) and History of Islam. We Try to Publish or Upload the Speeches on the Topic of Islamic Way of Life & Sunnah ( Sunnat)The Spiritual Life of Prophets, Sahabah's & Auliya Allah'sCharacter of Prophets(Seerat)Auliya Allah's Incidents (Waaqiaat)May Allah Help & Guide Us All to The Right Way of Islam, Aameen.#MuhammadAjmalRazaQadri
In Episode 270, Christine Tulley describes dissertation support efforts at Defend, Publish and Lead this month. Resources Mentioned: Sign up for our free Dissertation Rescue sessions on Eventbrite Sign up for a free writing coach hour to support your dissertation or dissertation writers at christine@defendpublishlead.com Check out our playlists Academic Writing Pregame I Academic Writing Pregame 2 Textbook and Academic Authors Association Summer Institute DPL Resources Tuesday Toolbox - contact christine@defendpublishandlead.com for subscription information to get more videos like Lesson 13 Set your writing goals with us! Try us out in a free consultation. Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. A FREE webinar is posted each month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net New to TAA? Join for just $25 using discount code DP25! You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.
Diese Sonderfolge ist Teil des "Women in International Law" Symposiums 2026 und wurde deshalb auf Englisch produziert.Motherhood sits uneasily within the institutional imagination of international legal academia. Academic career paths are still commonly structured around expectations of uninterrupted productivity, geographic mobility, and “always-on” availability – assumptions that collide with pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and the ongoing realities of care. This episode takes that tension seriously, treating motherhood not as a private contingency to be managed individually, but as a question of academic culture and institutional design.In this episode, Sissy Katsoni and Polina Kulish sit down with Michelle Staggs Kelsall, Joyce De Coninck and Tania Ixchel Atilano to discuss the realities of motherhood in modern legal academia, the anxieties many women academics experience when considering whether and when to have children, as well as practical steps needed to make academic legal spaces more inclusive.Before the interview, Céline Chausse introduces the discussion by reflecting on the ‘Women in International Law' symposium and the importance of bringing mothers' experiences into conversations about legal academia as a workplace. Rishiti Choudaha then sets the stage with key facts and frameworks on the struggles facing mother and non-mother academics in contemporary legal academia and on how institutional practices continues to fall short.At a moment when many early-career scholars weigh parenthood against professional survival, this episode speaks directly to the anxieties that shape those choices and to the structural changes needed to make legal academia workable for caregivers.This special episode is part of the ‘Women in International Law' symposium and was therefore produced in English.Have thoughts to share? We're all ears! Whether it's applause, reflections, or a dash of helpful critique, reach us anytime at podcast@voelkerrechtsblog.org. Be sure to subscribe via RSS, Spotify, or wherever your favorite podcasts live. And hey, if you love what you hear, a five-star rating goes a long way!Background information (all Open Access):Völkerrechtsblog, Women in International Law Vol. 5 (2026)Lutiana Valadares Fernandes Barbosa, Pandemic, Maternity, and International Lawyers from the Global South: a Call for an Intersectional Approach (2024)Olof Ejermo, Research or Family: How Does Becoming a Parent Affect Academic Productivity? (2024)Christy Ebert Vrtis, If you're a mother doing a PhD, expect to be ignored and undermined (2022)Karen Ramsay and Gayle Letherby, The Experience of Academic Non-Mothers in the Gendered University (2006)Xiang Zheng, Haimiao Yuan and Chaoqun Ni, How Parenthood Contributes to Gender Gaps in Academia (2022) Moderation: Céline ChausseInterview: Dr. Tania Ixchel Atilano, Dr. Joyce De Coninck, Dr Michelle Staggs Kelsall, Dr. Sissy Katsoni, Polina KulishBackground information: Rishiti ChoudahaCut: Daniela Rau Credits: Opening with Michelle Staggs Kelsall's quote during the post-episode recording discussion.Background music: ‘Gravity of Tenderness' created by The Fabler.
Islami Tarbiyati Course 2026 - Episode 18 - Ramzan Special Program - Muhammad Ajmal Raza QadriTopic: Ghar Ka Mahool Kesy Behtar Hoga?Islami Tarbiyati Course 2026 - Episode 18 - Ramzan Special Program - Muhammad Ajmal Raza QadriSahab, Representing the Islamic Scholar, Motivational Speaker and Spiritual LeaderWe are uploading the Lectures of Quran E Majeed, Hadees (Hadith) and History of Islam. We Try to Publish or Upload the Speeches on the Topic of Islamic Way of Life & Sunnah ( Sunnat)The Spiritual Life of Prophets, Sahabah's & Auliya Allah'sCharacter of Prophets(Seerat)Auliya Allah's Incidents (Waaqiaat)May Allah Help & Guide Us All to The Right Way of Islam, Aameen.#MuhammadAjmalRazaQadri
In this episode, I'm super excited for you to hear from Gracia Sotomayor. You may remember Gracia from her appearance on the podcast last November in Episode 707, where we talked about pursuing your dreams, no matter how unconventional. Born in Lima, Peru, Gracia discovered artistic cycling through a magazine photo and was captivated by the concentration and control required. With no resources available in Spanish, she taught herself and eventually moved to Germany to master the sport. She has competed in the UCI Cycling World Championships and became the first person to translate the official rulebook into Spanish. As an ambassador for artistic cycling, Gracia has promoted the sport across Latin America and been featured in international media. Through her speaking, she shares how embracing inner power, taking unconventional paths, and helping others can lead to personal transformation and lasting impact. In her inspiring talk, "My Bike, Love, and Empowerment," she explores: Building self-trust through challenging yourself Making fear a companion rather than a barrier, and aligning your actions with your dreams How personal transformation can ripple outward to create societal impact Why breaking free from limiting beliefs is ongoing work More from Gracia Sotomayor Her first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 707 Her talk on The Big Talk Academy Stage in NYC Website: https://www.graciasotomayor.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/graciasotomayor/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracia-sotomayor-v/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracia.sotomayor/ More from Tricia Publish your book with The Big Talk Press Join my complimentary monthly workshop Explore my content and follow me on YouTube Follow me on Instagram Connect with me on Facebook Connect with me on LinkedIn Visit my website at TriciaBrouk.com
In this episode of The Ross Simmonds Show, Ross breaks down five underrated career strategies that quietly separate high performers from everyone else. From investing in yourself without permission to thinking in decades instead of quarters, this is a tactical blueprint for anyone serious about long-term growth. If you're playing the long game in your career, this episode gives you the mindset and structure to win it. Key Takeaways and Insights: 1. Invest in Yourself (Without Waiting for Permission) - Stop waiting for HR or leadership to approve your growth. Identify your skill gaps and proactively close them. Books, courses, and communities offer massive ROI over time. Treat self-education as an investment, not an expense. 2. Take On the Projects No One Else Wants - Volunteer for high-visibility, low-competition initiatives. - Align yourself with projects leadership cares about. - “Messy” projects often create the biggest breakthroughs. - Growth lives where others hesitate. 3. Close Skill Gaps Before They Cost You Opportunities - Be honest about where you're weak (public speaking, strategy, tools, etc.). - Build deliberate practice into your routine. - Don't stay passive while others outpace you. - Small improvements compound into major career leverage. 4. Build a Body of Work Outside Your Job - Your employer doesn't own your expertise. - Publish ideas on LinkedIn, newsletters, GitHub, podcasts, or blogs. - Contribute to communities and become known for value. - Visibility creates opportunity especially in uncertain markets. 5. Find a Mentor Who Tells You the Truth - You don't need a cheerleader, you need critique. - Ask for blunt, honest feedback about your blind spots. - Growth accelerates when your thinking is challenged. - Seek mentors internally, externally, or both. 6. Join Rooms Where Serious People Talk About Real Problems - Surround yourself with ambitious peers. - Learn by observing how others solve complex challenges. - Communities can act as informal coaching ecosystems. - Exposure to higher standards raises your own. 7. Think in Decades, Not Quarters - Define the skills, reputation, and life you want in 10 years. - Reverse-engineer what you need to invest in today. - Systems beat short-term hustle. - Long-term clarity drives better short-term decisions. —
What happens when the real "close" isn't the signature—but the customer's commitment to consume? In this episode, Peter Winick talks with Art Fromm, a keynote speaker and sales enablement leader focused on what many B2B organizations still miss: the costly gap between pre-sales and sales. Art's thought leadership centers on building seamless partnership, not a messy handoff, so clients win sooner and revenue sticks longer. Art makes the shift unmistakable. The market moved from one-time enterprise transactions to SaaS, recurring revenue, adoption, retention, and usage-based economics. That means "closing" is no longer the finish line. It's the starting gun. If customers don't adopt and succeed, the deal never really happened. From there, Art outlines his core platform: aligning pre-sales and sales into a true divide-and-conquer team. No delegation games. No dictation. Just shared ownership of the client outcome. He points to research suggesting seamless collaboration can lift sales impact materially—because the biggest unlock is often already sitting on the table. This is also where Art's content engine comes in. He's clear that thought leadership isn't a "someday" project. It's a practice. Write. Publish. Learn what lands. Then refine. He shares how he captures and distributes ideas through posts, podcasts, and a dedicated hub on his website (teamsalesdevelopment.com) with events and articles that keep the thinking accessible. Art's book "Making SEAMless Sales" plays a central role in the platform. He describes it as a labor of love and a high-leverage calling card—less about book sales, more about clarifying the model and creating a door-opener for bigger engagements. If you lead sales, enablement, customer success, or go-to-market in a subscription business, this episode will challenge your definitions. The question isn't "Did we win the deal?" The question is "Did we build the conditions for sustained consumption and retention?" Three Key Takeaways: • "Closing" has changed: In SaaS and recurring revenue models, the win isn't the signature—it's adoption, usage, and retention (a commitment to consume). • Alignment is the lever: The biggest performance unlock is often true partnership between pre-sales and sales—shared ownership of client outcomes, not a handoff. • Thought leadership that sells: A repeatable writing engine (book + ongoing blogs/articles) clarifies the framework, builds authority, and creates higher-quality conversations that lead to revenue. If Art's "commitment to consume" mindset resonated, queue up Steve Watt's episode "Using Thought Leadership to Earn Your Way Into Sales Consideration" next. Steve digs into how thought leadership earns you a seat in the buying conversation before prospects are ready to buy—the same strategic shift from "pitching" to building credibility and momentum. Listen to both and you'll get a one-two punch: how to align your revenue team for outcomes (Art) and how to use thought leadership to generate and accelerate demand (Steve).
I walk through a complete 30-step playbook for building a modern SaaS company using AI agents, media, and sub-niche positioning. The core argument is that SaaS is evolving rather than dying, and the builders who win are the ones who combine a focused workflow product with a media flywheel and agent-powered execution. Drawing on my experience advising TikTok, Reddit, and building three venture-backed companies, I lay out a step-by-step framework any solo builder or small team can follow from niche selection through to becoming the default execution layer in their market. I'm hosting a free workshop so you can build your business in the age of AI. Sign up here: https://startup-ideas-pod.link/build-with-ai-2026 Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 01:18 – Step 1: Start with a sub-niche inside a big market 02:21 – Step 2-5: Map Workflow end to end 06:37 – Step 6-7: Create scroll-stopping content 10:15 – Steps 8–9: Double down on organic and run paid ads on winners 11:11 – Step 10: Capture emails from day one 11:47 – Steps 11–13: Manually perform the workflow and document every step 13:40 – Steps 14–16: Turn mechanical tasks into agent workflows and connect to real tools 14:47 – Step 17: Add orchestration, retries, and verifications 16:32 – Steps 18–19: Store user preferences and launch with high-touch onboarding 18:20 – Steps 20–21: Publish measurable proof and move to per-task pricing 21:21 – Steps 22–23: Outcome pricing and compounding value 22:07 – Steps 24–27: Expand workflows, build switching costs, create case studies 23:25 – Steps 28–30: Hire from the niche, reinvest profits, become the default layer 24:08 – Closing thoughts Key Points Start in a specific sub-niche, not a broad market — that is where sustainable cash flow lives, not VC competition. The future of SaaS starts as a service business: manually performing the workflow is how I learn what to automate. Media is a core business function, not an afterthought — content creation runs in parallel with product development from day one. Mechanical tasks are AI's strongest suit; separating judgment tasks from mechanical tasks is the key architectural decision. Per-task and outcome-based pricing is replacing per-seat models, and indie builders have a structural advantage in making that shift. Orchestration — coordinating agents, validating outputs, and resolving issues — is the new interface layer and the highest-value position to own. The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ The Vibe Marketer - Resources for people into vibe marketing/marketing with AI: https://www.thevibemarketer.com/ FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/
In this episode of Publish and Paid Podcast, I break down exactly how I generated $125,000 within 18 months of releasing my first book - and how that book became the foundation of a multi-million-dollar business.I share the real journey behind turning my book into an ecosystem while I was still a middle school educator - from selling memberships and publishing services to launching high-ticket offers and building recurring revenue. This wasn't luck. It was positioning, repetition, and strategic investment.In this episode, I cover:→ How I positioned my first book as a subject matter expert tool→ Why learning marketing changed everything for me→ How a free challenge evolved into recurring revenue→ The shift from book sales to publishing services→ How I created my first $5,000 package (and why it changed my life)→ Why selling one offer consistently beats launching everything at once→ The exact moment I broke past my $6K/month plateau→ How a $2,000 coaching investment helped me reach my first $10K month→ Why systems matter more than fancy platforms→ How to build an ecosystem from your bookWhether you're a coach, consultant, executive, speaker, or service provider, this episode will show you how to stop treating your book like a product - and start using it like a business asset.Takeaways:• Your book should position you as a subject matter expert• Sell one offer consistently before adding more• Recurring revenue creates stability and scale• Success leaves clues - study and apply• Invest strategically when you hit a revenue ceiling• Build systems before you build complexity• Your book is the gateway to your ecosystemSound Bites:“Your book is not the end product - it's the entry point.”“Sell one thing. Sell it consistently. Then scale.”“Success leaves clues - you just have to apply them.”“If you're stuck at a revenue threshold, you may need strategic help.”“I didn't just write a book - I built an ecosystem.”
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Here's something nobody tells you when you publish your first book: you're probably going to need to update it. Maybe not right away, but at some point, your industry will change, your expertise will evolve, or technology will make entire chapters obsolete—and you'll have a choice to make.Jodi Brandon from Write Publish Market is back on the podcast today, and this time we're talking about something most authors don't plan for: revising a book after it's already published. Jodi just released the third edition of her book (also titled Write Publish Market!), and she's getting honest about what prompted each revision, how to decide between updating your existing book versus writing a new one, and why treating your book like a "working document" is actually the smartest business move you can make.______________________________________________EPISODE 182.Read the show notes and view the full transcript here: https://erinollila.com/revise-a-published-book-jodi-brandon/______________________________________________Get to know our guest expert, Jodi BrandonJodi Brandon is a book publishing strategist and coach for business owners and leaders, and the founder of Jodi Brandon Editorial. Jodi has used her 20+ years experience in book publishing to partner with 850+ business owners, leaders, and CEOs to write, publish, and market a book to use as a marketing asset within their business ecosystem. She is the author of Write.Publish.Market., 3rd Edition and the host of the Write Publish Market podcast.Want more of this great publishing info we've been talking about? Then buy Jodi's updated book here.To learn more about working with Jodi, visit her website and listen to her podcast. Then, connect with her on LinkedIn and Instagram. Here's the info on your host, Erin OllilaErin Ollila believes in the power of words and how a message can inform – and even transform – its intended audience. She graduated from Fairfield University with an M.F.A. in Creative Writing, and went on to co-found Spry, an award-winning online literary journal.When Erin's not helping her clients understand their website data or improve their website copy, you can catch her hosting the Talk Copy to Me podcast and guesting on shows such as Profit is a Choice, Mindful Marketing, The Power in Purpose, and Business-First Creatives.Stay in touch with Erin Ollila, SEO website copywriter:• Learn more about working with me or just book a strategy session to get started right away• Visit Erin's website to learn more about her business, services, and products
Former president Obama's revelation that “aliens are real” caused an inevitable avalanche of speculation, especially among those who research extraterrestrials for a living. Obama walked it back, but now President Trump has instructed US agencies, including the department of war, to begin identifying and releasing government files on UFOs, UAPs and aliens. Filmmaker and renowned UFO investigator Jeremy Corbell joins Piers Morgan to tell us what he knows - then Piers is joined by American Alchemy host Jesse Michels and founder and publisher of Skeptic Michael Shermer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today, we're talking about a topic that shouldn't be controversial but somehow still is, which is being authentic at work! As most of you already know, most workplaces either treat authenticity like a performance or punish you the second you actually show up as yourself. I'm joined by Madison Butler, who literally wrote a book about this, and we're getting into why authenticity feels so dangerous, why corporate America says they want it but freaks out when you deliver, and how to practice authenticity without tanking your career. If you've ever felt like you're performing a version of yourself at work instead of just existing, you'll probably relate to this discussion! Quantum Workplace helps leaders build thriving teams that fuel business success. We give leaders at every level a clear path forward—by unlocking critical talent insights across engagement, performance, and development. With clarity and confidence, people leaders can act decisively, scale leadership quality, and strengthen connection and performance. Trusted by thousands of people-focused companies, Quantum Workplace makes it easier to keep teams aligned, empowered, growing, and valued on the path to business success. Visit quantumworkplace.com to learn more. (00:00:00) Intro (00:04:53) Something New Madison Wants to Learn This Year (00:09:12) What Prompted Madison to Publish a Book? (00:14:45) What Authenticity at Work Means in 2026 (00:25:00) Why Does Being Authentic at Work Still Feel Dangerous for So Many People? (00:30:25) Madison's Personal “Toolkit” (00:36:55) Is the Average Exec Constantly Trying to Grow, or Complacent in Their Power? (00:45:37) Building Authenticity at Work Without Turning it Into Weird Cultural Theater (00:48:36) How to Practice Authenticity in a Way That is Safe and Strategic If you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba's newsletter! It's for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/ And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Madison: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bluehairedunicorn/ Follow Hebba: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef
In this episode, you'll hear a powerful big talk from certified speaker Ivana Ivanek. You may remember Ivana from her appearance on the podcast last July in Episode 683, where we talked about redefining success. Ivana is a keynote speaker, business strategist, mindset coach, and host of the Online Business By Design Podcast. She specializes in helping teachers, coaches, and educators build online businesses that drive profit and impact so they can create the success and the life they desire. In her talk, "Modern Social Silencing Isn't Just a Women's Issue," she explores: How modern social silencing impacts all genders through workplace dynamics, family expectations, and societal pressures The hidden costs of staying silent, and what is required to break that silence The importance of creating 'voice-positive' environments and how leaders can actively cultivate them Why speaking up isn't something to earn or wait for permission to do More from Ivana Ivanek Her first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 683 Website: https://ivanaivanek.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivana-ivanek-426553230/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivanaivanek_/ More from Tricia Publish your book with The Big Talk Press Join me LIVE for my Free Monthly Workshop Explore my content and follow me on YouTube Follow me on Instagram Connect with me on Facebook Connect with me on LinkedIn Visit my website at TriciaBrouk.com
Send a textIn this episode of Authors Who Lead, I sit down with Samantha Sweetwater to discuss how her book True Human: Reimagining Ourselves at the End of Our World evolved from scattered ideas into a cohesive manuscript through patience, humility, and honesty.We explore what it means to write during a time of ecological, technological, and cultural transformation—and why authorship requires more than inspiration. Samantha shares the four-year journey of shaping her ideas, letting go of what didn't belong, and allowing the book to mature into its final form.Timestamp:00:00 Reimagining humanity in the Anthropocene04:10 Writing to reveal oneself08:56 Guide to radical civilizational transition10:13 Responses to the personal transformation chapter13:24 Navigating a transcontextual crisis16:34 Patience nurtures ideas into form20:49 Why this book resonates24:56 AI cover art collaboration29:09 Authors' long-term success plan32:35 Regenerative devotion and resilience35:01 Books thrive through community38:03 True Human: the author journeyFull show notesCOMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Key Takeaways and Insights: The New B2B Buyer Journey -Buyers seek personalized answers in Slack groups, Discord, WhatsApp, Reddit, and LLMs. -LLMs frequently leverage Reddit to inform their responses. -Influence now happens in communities—not just on your website. -If you're not present where conversations happen, you're invisible at decision time. Reddit's Influence on LLMs & AI Search -Platforms like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, and Gemini pull insights from Reddit. -Reddit Answers (Reddit's native AI tool) is growing rapidly. -Showing up on Reddit increases your likelihood of influencing AI-generated responses. -Reddit is now an upstream distribution channel for AI visibility. The Three Buckets of Modern Organic Growth -Onsite optimization: technical SEO, structure, and speed. -Offsite influence: reviews, mentions, and third-party validation. -Word-of-mouth engines: content and product experiences that spark conversation. -Sustainable growth requires alignment across all three. SEO Fundamentals Still Win -Clean site architecture and clear navigation matter. -Optimize for real search queries—not internal jargon. -Remove redundant branding from meta titles. -Prioritize site speed, mobile-first performance, and backlinks. Offsite Optimization Beyond Backlinks -Be included in “best tools” lists and review content. -Win in comparison threads and niche discussions on Reddit. -Influence buying decisions where prospects evaluate options. -Visibility off your domain often matters more than traffic to it. Word of Mouth as a Growth Flywheel -Word of mouth was ranked the #1 buying factor in a Winter study. -Engineer moments that inspire customers to talk. -Reviews, tweets, blog posts, and Reddit threads compound over time. -Build systems that generate advocacy—don't leave it to chance. Listen, Learn, Leap: The Reddit Framework -Listen: Audit what customers are saying about you. -Learn: Identify content trends and cultural norms in subreddits. -Leap: Create native content that aligns with community expectations. -Treat Reddit as a long-term investment, not a campaign channel. Finding Content-Market Fit on Reddit -Sort subreddit posts by “Top” to uncover engagement patterns. -Reverse engineer themes that drive upvotes and comments. -Look for repeated formats: transparent case studies, financial breakdowns, how-tos. -Validate resonance before scaling your posting cadence. Niche Down to Win -Large subreddits are competitive—start in focused communities. -Every B2B niche likely has an active subreddit. -Example: Reverse engineering content for r/MSPs led to strong traction. -Precision beats volume in early-stage Reddit growth. Create for Reddit Culture -Blend educational, engaging, entertaining, and empowering content. -Publish consistently once you understand audience expectations. -Repetition works—humans gravitate toward familiar story structures. -If you've truly listened, your audience won't fatigue. Resources & Tools:
Send a textIn this episode of Imperfect Marketing, I'm joined by Michele DeFilippo, founder of 1106 Design and a publishing industry veteran with more than 50 years of experience. We dive into the realities of book publishing—what most people get wrong, what actually matters, and how a well-done book can completely transform your business.From traditional publishing to self-publishing and hybrid models, Michele breaks down the landscape with clarity and candor, helping authors avoid costly mistakes and disappointing outcomes Why Most Self-Published Books Miss the MarkWhy skipping market research is one of the biggest (and most expensive) mistakes authors makeHow treating a book like a passion project instead of a business asset leads to poor resultsThe danger of cutting corners on editing, design, and production quality Traditional Publishing vs. Self-Publishing vs. Hybrid ModelsWhy landing a traditional publishing deal is harder than ever (and what publishers really want now)How Amazon changed publishing forever—and where things went sidewaysThe hidden downside of hybrid publishers that charge upfront and take royaltiesWhat “true” self-publishing was originally meant to be What It Actually Costs to Publish a Professional BookThe difference between real editing and running a manuscript through GrammarlyWhy nonfiction books cost more to produce than fictionWhat goes into professional cover design (and why it's never a “5-minute job”)Realistic investment ranges for publishing to traditional industry standards One-Stop Shop vs. Piecing It Together YourselfWhy project management matters just as much as creative talentThe risks of hiring freelancers without knowing what to look forCommon problems authors face after using bargain services or template-based designsHow working with an experienced team protects both your book and your sanity How a Small Book Can Create Big Business ResultsHow Michele's 88-page guide became a powerful lead generator—unexpectedlyWhy books make exceptional lead magnets in an overwhelmed digital worldHow publishing can lead to speaking opportunities, authority positioning, and new revenue streamsWhy a book doesn't need to be long to be impactful A Marketing Lesson That Still Holds TrueMichele closes the episode with a timeless reminder that applies to publishing, marketing, and business as a whole:Listen to your customers. Even when the feedback is uncomfortable—especially then.It's a lesson that has guided her work for decades and continues to pay dividends today If you've been sitting on a book idea, a half-finished manuscript, or the sense that a book could open doors for you—this episode will help you think about publishing strategically, not emotionally.
What happened to Gloria? Now that I've had over 9 months to process, I finally address the elephant in the room of why I disappeared for 6 months last year, and how it triggered a spiritual awakening that allowed me to "create" anything, instantly... with just my mind. Please bear with me as I struggle to vocalize a truth I've been keeping a secret. All the "unrelated" truths of the world are coming to light and connecting: From elite pedophile trafficking rings, to spiritual phenomenons, and now Inner Child Healing.UPCOMING FREE HEALING SESSIONS
If the last U.S. herd rebuild can be described as a “jackrabbit” rebuild, this current period is completely the opposite, says Oklahoma State University economist Darrell Peel.The beef industry is on pace for a slow rebuild, and this episode of The Angus Conversation dives into the “why.”Cattle feeder Steve Sunderman and stocker-operator Gene Copenhaver join Peel to discuss tight supplies, margin pressures and how producers are adapting. From heavier finishing weights to rising capital requirements for the next generation, the guests explore what's shaping today's dynamics and long-term outlook. The guests share why they're “cautiously optimistic” and yet emphasize the importance of risk management.HOSTS: Miranda Reiman and Mark McCullyGUESTS:Derrell Peel is an ag econ professor at Oklahoma State University, holding the Charles Breedlove Professorship of Agribusiness in the Department of Agricultural Economics. He has served as the extension livestock marketing specialist since 1989, focusing on livestock market situation and outlook and marketing/risk management education for producers.His work covers all areas of livestock production economics and marketing for beef cattle including meat supply chain and international cattle and beef trade with an expertise in the Mexican cattle and beef industry.Gene Copenhaver is a fifth-generation cattleman whose family dates to the 1850s in Washington County, Va. Copenhaver currently manages his family's stocker operation in southwest Virginia with his son, Will. He was an agriculture loan officer for 38 years and served his clients who were primarily cattle producers in five East Coast states.Copenhaver is currently serving as National Cattlemen's Beef Association president.He has been married to his wife, Jodi, for more than 35 years, and they have three grown children, Brad, Will and Jaymee, and one granddaughter.Steve Sunderman is a sixth-generation farmer rancher who works alongside his parents near Norfolk, Neb. Sunderman Family Farms is a farming, cow-calf and cattle feeding operation. Steve has served the board of the Nebraska Cattlemen Association and is currently vice chair of the taxation committee as well as past chair of the marketing & commerce committee and past member of their executive committee. He is also a past chair and vice chair of the National Cattlemen Beef Association's live cattle marketing committee.Steve is a co-founder and president of Sunderman Investments, an investment firm focused on rural downtown development and value-added ag investments.SPONSOR:Angus Media: Are you ready to find your next influential Angus sire? Angus Journal subscribers will receive a free copy of the Angus Bull Book: Spring 2026 Angus Sire Directory, mailed right alongside their March edition. Visit www.AngusJournal.net to subscribe to the Angus Journal today.Angus Media: A sale book isn't just a sale book. You have options. Big or small, private treaty or live auction, Angus Media's Pasture to Publish online portal is here to serve you. Visit www.AngusMedia.org to learn more. Don't miss news in the Angus breed. Visit www.AngusJournal.net and subscribe to the AJ Daily e-newsletter and our monthly magazine, the Angus Journal.
He lost $65,000 USD to a bad publishing deal.Two years later, he built a 6-figure business using LinkedIn DMs.In this episode of LinkedIn Riches, I sit down with HJ Chammas to unpack how he went from a devastating business loss to landing 50+ clients — without paid ads, spammy outreach, or chasing vanity metrics.If you're a coach, consultant, or small business owner wondering whether LinkedIn lead generation still works in 2026, this episode is proof that it does - when you do it the right way.WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER:0:54 - The $65k mistake that changed everything2:22 - How HJ rebuilt after getting burned5:34 - How a free book sparked a new business6:35 - The relationship-first LinkedIn DM strategy that actually converts9:12 - Why books are still the best authority builder15:03 - The business model behind turning a book into clients20:57 - Publish, Promote, Monetize - HJ's 3-part framework28:47 - How to structure your LinkedIn profile for inbound leads32:08 - The exact LinkedIn DM flow that opens real conversations33:22 - The “icebreaker” message that gets 50%+ reply rates39:06 - The free audit strategy that builds instant trustEPISODE LINKSConnect with HJ Chammas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hjchammas/Visit the Authority Publishing Website: https://authority-publishing.com/
The “Publish and Pray” era is over. Welcome to the era of Distribution. Lars Lofgren, former Director of Growth at KISSmetrics and I Will Teach You To Be Rich, has a brutal reality check for B2B marketers: The “HubSpot Playbook” (write generic SEO posts gate with an ebook nurture via email) is dead. Why? Because…
In this episode, acclaimed cartoonist and author Anders Nilsen joins to talk about how death and loss have shaped both his life and creative work. He reflects on losing his fiancée, Cheryl Weaver, to cancer and how that experience led to his books Don't Go Where I Can't Follow and The End. Anders shares how grief evolved from something deeply personal to a universal artistic theme, how his views on death and the afterlife have shifted over 20 years, and the power of art and music in healing.Learn more about Anders and his work here.
How do you make your podcasting hours really count? You know the feeling—you plan to sit down and record your episode, and before you know it, that day has completely gotten away from you. There's a plan to make, research to conduct, and stretch breaks to squeeze in. It usually takes longer than expected to record, and afterwards, there's editing, marketing, design…if you don't have a robust team behind you, it's one heck of a job! Inspired by the Chinese Year of the Fire Horse, full of intense energy and rapid transformation, Mary welcomes 2026 with a call to action for every podcaster: Slow down! Sure, you can create a podcast episode quickly—you can use the ever-transforming generative AI to write, record, and edit. You can blurt out whatever pops into your head as it comes. But a show that really lands with the target audience needs to be intentional. This year, take the time to pause, strategize, and make meaningful decisions. The likely result? A rock-star show worthy of all the fiery passion you put into it. Slow down and consider what you want out of your podcast: How new technologies and breakthroughs are changing and challenging the industry; Why you should time your whole podcast procedure; The difference between a quick episode and a short episode. Links worth mentioning from the episode: Subscribe to the Culture Study newsletter: https://annehelen.substack.com/ Follow the Culture Study podcast: https://culturestudypod.substack.com/ Listen to episode 95, "Generative AI: Understanding the Future of Podcasting with Amanda Cupido": https://www.organizedsound.ca/generative-ai-understanding-the-future-of-podcasting-with-amanda-cupido-episode-95/ Connect with Mary! Leave a voice note with your feedback at https://www.speakpipe.com/VisibleVoice or email visiblevoicepodcast@gmail.com Get the full transcript of the episode at http://www.visiblevoicepodcast.com Read up on more secrets with the Visible Voice Insights Newsletter https://www.organizedsound.ca/newsletter To learn more or work with Mary, check out https://www.organizedsound.ca Link up on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/marychan-organizedsound/ Engage on Instagram @OrganizedSoundProductions https://www.instagram.com/organizedsoundproductions Show Credits: Podcast audio design, engineering, and editing by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions Show notes written by Shannon Kirk of Right Words Studio Post-production support by Kristalee Forre of Forre You VA Podcast cover art by Emily Johnston of Artio Design Co.
Send us a textWhat if your anxiety, triggers, or self-doubt aren't flaws—but your inner child simply asking to feel safe?Discover how EFT tapping gently heals old wounds and rewires your nervous system with Niko Ana Jeanne, author of Healing the Inner Child with EFT Tapping: A Step-by-Step Guide to Emotional Freedom and Reparenting Yourself, and her powerful four-step Inner Child Revolution process.In this heartfelt conversation with host Caryl Westmore, we explore how childhood experiences live in the body, why emotional triggers are often “younger parts” asking for safety, and how EFT tapping helps regulate the nervous system to create lasting emotional freedom.Together we talk about:✨ inner child healing and conscious reparenting✨ tapping for anxiety, trauma, and overwhelm✨ releasing old survival patterns✨ why creative blocks and visibility fears often start in childhood✨ practical tools you can use right awayCONNECT WITH NIKO ANA JEANNE: https://nikoanajeanne.com/EFT SeriesThis episode is part of our ongoing EFT Tapping Series, where Caryl interviews leading practitioners, authors, and healers sharing real stories and practical tools for transformation.Many guests also contribute to the global collaborative book Tap into Your Best Life, inspiring EFT tapping stories of real-life healing and change—featuring a foreword by Karl Dawson, a preface by Dr. Peta Stapleton, and contributions from experts including Brad Yates and practitioners from around the world.Tap into Your Best Life Join the Advanced Reader Team for Tap into Your Best LifeJOIN THE ADVANCED REVIEW TEAM: #EFTTapping#EmotionalFreedomTechnique#InnerChildHealing#Reparenting#TraumaHealing#NervousSystemHealing#AnxietyRelief#SelfHealing#EnergyPsychology#PersonalGrowth#TapIntoYourBestLife#BestLifePublishing#CarylWestmore#HealingJourney#wellnesstools ✅ Recommended - get my FREE ChatGPT AI Prompt Cheat Sheet for Authors ✅ Connect with Caryl Westmore https://www.carylwestmore.com !✅ Connect with Caryl Westmore on social media! https://www.facebook.com/carylwestmoreauthorhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/bookinsideyouhttps://twitter.com/carylwestmoreukShow Sponsors: Books for Writers by Caryl Westmore: ChatGPT AI Book Writing Formula , Steps to Prompt, Write, Publish, a Non-fiction Client-Attraction Book, 10-100x faster and easier assisted by AI.
Send us a textIf you're waiting for a surge of confidence before you start writing your book, you're not alone. I've spent years hosting the Authors Who Lead Podcast, talking with authors at every stage of the journey, and one belief comes up again and again: “I just need a little more confidence before I begin.”Here's the truth I've learned—confidence rarely shows up first. Action does. And waiting for confidence is often the very thing keeping us stuck.Timestamp:00:00 Confidence comes through action05:14 Embracing change and self-expression08:13 Take action, publish your book10:47 Purpose drives creationFull show notesCOMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Send us a textWe talk through the real costs of a bad interview and share when to publish, when to pass and how to protect your feed without burning bridges. From SmartLess canceling a big-name taping to our own not-so-good experiences, we give practical tips for handling awkward recordings.Special thanks to Kevin of Grit, Grace, and Inspiration for our custom Buzzcast song! (Stay until the end to hear it!)If you have any tips or questions about hosting a meetup, let us know before the next episode.Contact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
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ALLi nonfiction adviser Anna Featherstone speaks with Anna Borzi AM, chair of the First Nations Writers Festival and its publishing imprint, First Nations Publishers. They discuss how the volunteer-led charity has grown from a literary festival into a global publishing and distribution platform for Pacific writers, often where no other option exists. The conversation covers publishing in an authentic voice, professional production on a lean model, print-on-demand and direct sales, and a strategic move away from costly festivals toward sustainable social media marketing. Find more author advice, tips, and tools at our Self-Publishing Author Advice Center, with a huge archive of nearly 2,000 blog posts and a handy search box to find key info on the topic you need. And, if you haven't already, we invite you to join our organization and become a self-publishing ally. Sponsor This podcast is proudly sponsored by Gatekeeper Press — your partner in premium independent publishing. Empowering authors with expert guidance, 100% rights, 100% royalties, and global distribution. From editing to marketing, their all-inclusive services help you publish professionally and confidently. Gatekeeper Press — Where Authors Are Family. About the Host Anna Featherstone is ALLi's nonfiction adviser and an author advocate and mentor. A judge of The Australian Business Book Awards and Australian Society of Travel Writers awards, she's also the founder of Bold Authors and presents author marketing and self-publishing workshops for organizations, including Byron Writers Festival. Anna has authored books including how-to and memoirs and her book Look-It's Your Book! about writing, publishing, marketing, and leveraging nonfiction is on the Australian Society of Authors recommended reading list. When she's not being bookish, Anna's into bees, beings, and the big issues of our time. About the Guest Anna Borzi AM is director and chair of First Nations Publishers. She is a former international investment banker, entrepreneur, and award-winning author who has advised ultra-high-net-worth individuals, major fund managers, global financial leaders, governments, and industry bodies. Over the course of her career, she broke numerous glass ceilings in the financial services sector. Borzi has worked internationally and has longstanding ties to First Nations cultures. She was raised in Papua New Guinea, from village settings to the capital city, and has family connections to the PNG Highlands and Southern Region. Her great-grandfather was Aboriginal. She was awarded the Order of Australia Medal in 2005 for her contribution to financial services.
Google is at war with AI spam. Is your website in the crossfire? Join Brad Friedman and Jon Gillham as they chat about AI and your website and social media content. They dive into definitions of plagiarism, how AI detection tools work, and much more. Jon is the Founder / CEO of Originality.ai, they provide a complete toolset that helps Website Owners, Content Marketers, Writers and Publishers hit Publish with Integrity in the world of Generative AI as well as specializing in AI detection technology. He is also the Co-Founder of Motion Invest where they help you buy and sell content sites quickly. Jon has been involved in the SEO and Content Marketing world for over a decade. The Digital Slice Podcast is brought to you by Magai. Up your AI game at https://friedmansocialmedia.com/magai And, if it's your first time purchasing, use BRAD30 at checkout to get 30% off your first 3 months. Visit thedigitalslicepodcast.com for complete show notes of every podcast episode.
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Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down with Barbara Caver, a film and television production executive, passionate traveler, and first-time memoirist. Her debut memoir, A Little Piece of Cuba, weaves together Cuban heritage, family memory, and a life-changing trip in a way that resonates far beyond cultural boundaries.In our conversation, Barbara and I talk openly about the creative process, emotional roadblocks, and how lived experience slowly becomes a finished book. What emerged is a powerful reminder for aspiring authors: memoir isn't about recording everything that happened — it's about listening to what memory insists on telling.Timestamp:00:00 Cuban heritage memoir journey06:15 Writing progress through collaboration06:56 Writing, reflection, and evolving stories12:17 Overcoming challenges to keep writing16:26 From idea to published book18:49 Second-generation language struggles22:51 Memoir and memory's subjectivity23:46 Cinder Bottom: a fictional memoir27:13 Unintentional intimacy in writing33:05 Daily writing builds momentum35:00 Seeing and describing deeper37:32 Author updates and Substack contentFull show notesCOMMUNITY PROGRAMS
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AGENDA: 00:03:00 – Harry's Wild Start: Making £1.75M at 19 in 36 Hours 00:06:00 – How Harry Got Marc Benioff on 20VC with Cold Emailing Alone 00:07:30 – Raising $70M on WhatsApp – Relationship Building Secrets 00:12:00 – Decision Framework: What Would Pat Grady (Sequoia) Do? 00:15:00 – Chase Your First Million – It Unlocks Everything 00:16:30 – Advice for 19-Year-Olds Today: Niche Down, Interview Leaders, Publish 00:18:00 – University Is a Waste for Most | Leverage Youth & Risk 00:22:30 – How Getting Kicked Out of School Changed Everything 00:30:00 – Why Should Everyone Be Creating Content Today and How to Start 00:35:30 – 7 Lessons from Billionaires 00:36:00 – #1: Never Accept No (The $12M Turnaround Story) 00:37:30 – #2: Beat Down the Door (53 Emails to Marc Benioff) 00:39:00 – #3: Just Start – 99% Never Do 00:40:30 – #4: Use a Role Model Framework for Hard Decisions 00:42:00 – #5: Chasing Money Won't Make You Happy – Enjoy the Art 00:44:00 – #6: Break Big Visions into Achievable Milestones 00:45:30 – #7: Win Over the Partner (Power of Pillow Talk)