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In today's episode, we break down a viral TikTok retirement hack for kids, explore the unexpected benefit of working with a financial advisor (according to Vanguard), and uncover a powerful mindset shift that makes people 14% more likely to save for retirement. Whether you're planning for your future (or your child's) this episode connects trends, research, and real strategy. Take control of your financial future: https://www.btwealthshow.com/start-planning Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor, member FINRA/SIPC. The opinions voiced in this show are for general information purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult with your attorney, accountant, and financial or tax advisor prior to investing. Premier Investments & Wealth Management and LPL Financial do not provide tax advice, please consult your tax professional. Economic forecasts set forth may not develop as predicted and there can be no guarantee that strategies promoted will be successful. There is no assurance that the techniques and strategies discussed are suitable for all investors or will yield positive outcomes. The purchase of certain securities may be required to effect some of the strategies. Investing involves risks including possible loss of principal. Asset allocation does not ensure a profit or protect against a loss. There is no guarantee that a diversified portfolio will enhance overall returns or outperform a non-diversified portfolio. Diversification does not protect against market risk. All performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be invested into directly. Contributions to a traditional IRA may be tax deductible in the contribution year, with current income tax due at withdrawal. Withdrawals prior to age 59 ½ may result in a 10% IRS penalty tax in addition to current income tax. A Roth IRA offers tax deferral on any earnings in the account. Qualified withdrawals of earnings from the account are tax-free. Withdrawals of earnings prior to age 59 ½ or prior to the account being opened for 5 years, whichever is later, may result in a 10% IRS penalty tax. Limitations and restrictions may apply. Consult your tax professional about eligibility to Roth and Traditional IRA contributions. Contributions and earnings in a Roth IRA can be withdrawn without paying taxes and penalties if the account owner is at least 59 ½ and has held their Roth IRA for at least five years. Traditional IRA account owners have considerations to make before performing a Roth IRA conversion. These primarily include income tax consequences on the converted amount in the year of conversion, withdrawal limitations from a Roth IRA, and income limitations for future contributions to a Roth IRA. In addition, if you are required to take a required minimum distribution (RMD) in the year you convert, you must do so before converting to a Roth IRA. Premier Investments & Wealth Management and LPL Financial do not provide specific individualized tax or legal advice. We suggest that you discuss your specific situation with a qualified tax or legal advisor.
This episode features an interview with Robin Emiliani, Co-founder and Chief Growth Officer at Catalyst Marketing, an AI-enhanced growth marketing company that leverages AI to build smarter growth marketing strategies, faster.Ian and Robin cover the fears marketers face with AI and how becoming an expert in tech tools can make marketing leaders indispensable.Key Takeaways:Expectations around websites are changing. People want answers at their fingertips, not to search for them on secondary and tertiary pages. Marketers will need to rethink inbound. Surround sound and reaching your prospects through many different channels, is especially critical right now. Quote: How are websites going to change over time when the expectation is, I don't wanna go to a secondary page, I don't wanna go to a tertiary page anymore. I just wanna be able to type in my question, get my answer. Like that I think is on the new forefront of how this is gonna help evolve things. But how do we restructure our websites completely? Because the expectation is I'm going to be able to get my answer at my fingertips.Episode Timestamps: *(04:38) The Trust Tree: How AI is changing websites *(19:50) The Playbook: It's a race to create strong content at scale *(29:47) The Dust Up: Messaging needs to be clear and concise*(32:15) Quick Hits: Robin's quick hits Sponsor:Pipeline Visionaries is brought to you by Qualified.com. Qualified helps you turn your website into a pipeline generation machine with PipelineAI. Engage and convert your most valuable website visitors with live chat, chatbots, meeting scheduling, intent data, and Piper, your AI SDR. Visit Qualified.com to learn more.Links:Connect with Ian on LinkedInConnect with Robin on LinkedInLearn more about Catalyst MarketingLearn more about Caspian Studios
What happens when society questions your right to lead? When legal documents remind you that you're "second class"? When everyone around you whispers that you'll never be enough?In this deeply personal episode, I share the story of stepping into a role that came without a manual—where every decision was questioned, every moment of frustration was scrutinized, and where I had to choose between shrinking back or becoming the foundation anyway.You'll discover:Why being "legally second class" became my greatest leadership trainingThe $160,000 secret about invisible work that society refuses to recognizeHow foundation leadership is actually the highest form of powerWhy I stopped apologizing for choosing to elevate others instead of building my own empireThe plot twist that changed everything about how I see successThis isn't just about overcoming doubt—it's about redefining what qualification really means and why the most essential work is often the most invisible work.Whether you've ever felt "not enough," questioned your worth, or wondered if your behind-the-scenes contributions actually matter, this episode will shift how you see your own power.Perfect for: Ambitious women, mothers feeling undervalued, anyone questioning their unique path to success, and leaders who choose foundation work over front-stage performance.Ready to think big and create real impact? This conversation will change how you see leadership forever.
In this episode of Making Sales Social, Bob Woods, Brynne Tillman, and Stan Robinson Jr. dig into a vital topic for digital sellers: how to bridge the gap between LinkedIn and your owned email list. Learn why relying solely on LinkedIn is risky, how to turn profile visitors into email subscribers, and the strategies behind crafting high-value lead magnets that drive conversions. From banners and QR codes to the psychology of opt-ins, this episode is packed with actionable insights to grow your pipeline and protect your audience.
You don't need to be a tech genius, have a stacked resume, or know the Instagram algorithm to be a successful virtual assistant.
Do you ever feel like you're not qualified to lead your daughter spiritually? Maybe you didn't grow up with strong faith role models, maybe you struggle to read Scripture consistently, or maybe you're overwhelmed by the thought of answering your child's deep questions about God. If so—you're not alone. And this episode is for you. This week on the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael Culpepper and Melissa Bearden offer real talk and reassuring truth for every mom who feels inadequate when it comes to spiritual leadership. Together, they tackle the lie that says “you're not equipped” and replace it with God's truth: if He called you to it, He will carry you through it. You don't need to be a Bible scholar to disciple your daughter—you just need a willing heart and the faith to take the next step. Drawing from personal stories, Scripture, and relatable insight, Rachael and Melissa unpack how to lead your home in faith while learning and growing yourself. They remind listeners that spiritual formation isn't a performance—it's a relationship. And the best discipleship doesn't happen in perfect devotionals, but in everyday moments of honesty, humility, and love. In this episode, you'll be encouraged to: Trust that God chose you on purpose to raise your daughter—and He doesn't make mistakes Embrace discipleship as a journey you walk with your child, not something you have to master beforehand Find your voice as a spiritual leader by speaking truth out loud and modeling dependence on God Build confidence through community, mentorship, and resources like AHG curriculum and the Raising Godly Girls Guide to Biblical Worldview Let go of the pressure to “have it all together,” and instead, learn the beauty of being a co-learner in God's Word Scriptures Referenced: Proverbs 22:6 – “Train up a child in the way she should go…” Deuteronomy 6:6–7 – “Impress [these commands] on your children…” Ephesians 5:1–2 – “Be imitators of God… and walk in love…” It's okay if you don't have all the answers. What matters most is showing up with humility, pointing your daughter to Jesus, and trusting that God's grace fills every gap. In fact, the moments when you feel the weakest may be the very places where your daughter sees the strength of Christ most clearly. Explore more resources to raise girls rooted in Christ at raisinggodlygirls.com. To find or start an AHG Troop in your area, visit americanheritagegirls.org.
A Cabinet paper shows newly qualified early childhood teachers will collectively lose as much as $22 million over the next two years. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann.
Roger and Elias are tackling three major topics that every investor and saver should be paying attention to. From navigating today's record market highs without letting emotions take the wheel, to understanding the latest legislative changes in the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” to uncovering the real habits and strategies of everyday millionaires, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you make informed financial decisions. Take control of your financial future: https://www.btwealthshow.com/start-planning Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor, member FINRA/SIPC. The opinions voiced in this show are for general information purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult with your attorney, accountant, and financial or tax advisor prior to investing. Premier Investments & Wealth Management and LPL Financial do not provide tax advice, please consult your tax professional. Economic forecasts set forth may not develop as predicted and there can be no guarantee that strategies promoted will be successful. There is no assurance that the techniques and strategies discussed are suitable for all investors or will yield positive outcomes. The purchase of certain securities may be required to effect some of the strategies. Investing involves risks including possible loss of principal. Asset allocation does not ensure a profit or protect against a loss. There is no guarantee that a diversified portfolio will enhance overall returns or outperform a non-diversified portfolio. Diversification does not protect against market risk. All performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be invested into directly. Contributions to a traditional IRA may be tax deductible in the contribution year, with current income tax due at withdrawal. Withdrawals prior to age 59 ½ may result in a 10% IRS penalty tax in addition to current income tax. A Roth IRA offers tax deferral on any earnings in the account. Qualified withdrawals of earnings from the account are tax-free. Withdrawals of earnings prior to age 59 ½ or prior to the account being opened for 5 years, whichever is later, may result in a 10% IRS penalty tax. Limitations and restrictions may apply. Consult your tax professional about eligibility to Roth and Traditional IRA contributions. Contributions and earnings in a Roth IRA can be withdrawn without paying taxes and penalties if the account owner is at least 59 ½ and has held their Roth IRA for at least five years. Traditional IRA account owners have considerations to make before performing a Roth IRA conversion. These primarily include income tax consequences on the converted amount in the year of conversion, withdrawal limitations from a Roth IRA, and income limitations for future contributions to a Roth IRA. In addition, if you are required to take a required minimum distribution (RMD) in the year you convert, you must do so before converting to a Roth IRA. Premier Investments & Wealth Management and LPL Financial do not provide specific individualized tax or legal advice. We suggest that you discuss your specific situation with a qualified tax or legal advisor.
Confused by health “experts” online? Learn how to tell if your wellness professional is truly qualified. Dr. Jen Pfleghaar explains credentials, red flags, and what you must verify.Dr. Jen Pfleghaar goes solo in this important episode to clear up confusion about professional labels and credentials in the health and wellness world. In an age when everyone on social media calls themselves a “doctor” or “expert,” she shares exactly how to tell who's qualified—and who isn't.Dr. Jen explains the rigorous training that licensed MDs, DOs, chiropractors, and physician assistants undergo, contrasting them with unregulated programs and diploma mills that produce unqualified “experts.” You'll learn why transparency about training, clear scope of practice, and proper licensure matter for your safety—and how to spot red flags fast.We also explore why so many people are harmed by health coaches or influencers stepping beyond their legal scope and how to do your own due diligence before trusting someone with your health.If you've ever wondered what all those letters after someone's name mean—or if you've felt overwhelmed by conflicting advice online—this episode empowers you to ask the right questions and protect yourself.Dr. Jen Pfleghaar, DO, ABOIM, hosts this solo episode to demystify the credentials behind health professionals and wellness influencers. From MDs and DOs to health coaches and PhDs, she shares how to distinguish rigorous training from unqualified self-promotion—so you can make informed decisions about your care.PODCAST: Thank you for listening please subscribe and share! Shop supplements: https://healthybydrjen.shop/CHECK OUT a list of my Favorite products here: https://www.healthybydrjen.com/drjenfavorites FOLLOW ME:Instagram :: https://www.instagram.com/integrativedrmom/Facebook :: https://www.facebook.com/integrativedrmomYouTube :: https://www.youtube.com/@integrativedrmom FTC: Some links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product through one of them, I will receive a commission (at no additional cost to you). I truly appreciate your support of my channel. Thank you for watching! Video is not sponsored. DISCLAIMER: This podcast does not contain any medical or health related diagnosis or treatment advice. Content provided on this podcast is for informational purposes only. For any medical or health related advice, please consult with a physician or other healthcare professionals. Further, information about specific products or treatments within this podcast are not to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.
This episode features an interview with Kevin Cochrane, an experienced CMO who is currently CMO at Vultr, a company on a mission to make high-performance cloud computing easy to use, affordable, and locally accessible.Kevin dives into the art of being discoverable, the monetary value of brand equity and the importance of using all data available to build a real model of your marketing efforts. He also discusses headcount, and how he is thinking about investing in it. Key Takeaways:Avoid focusing too much on tactics to get customer attention, like tweaking the subject line or the format of the email. Focus on the art of being discoverable, on making it easy for customers to find and fall in love with you. Don't be simplistic about data analysis. Simple metrics can you lead you astray, you need to leverage all the data available to you to build a holistic model. Brand equity directly impacts the value of a business, take a company like Nvidia or Apple. Marketers who investing in their brand well, will see the productivity of their demand gen dollars skyrocket. Quote: “ I would not invest heavily in headcount. I have seen too many marketing organizations rapidly scale headcount. And you can have a company that's 200 million in revenue and there'll be 80 people in marketing, right? You can have an organization that's 50 million in revenue and they'll have 40 people in marketing and they'll hire field marketers in this region and that region. They'll build out their whole PR team. They'll build the whole AR team. We operate super, super lean here at Vultr. Number one is we empower everyone with a lot of, you know, AI tools and a lot of ability to make decisions, and they all have access to a massive treasure trove of data in our data warehouse, right? We just drive employee productivity as much as possible. Secondly, we leverage as much as possible external third parties that have specific expertise.”Episode Timestamps: *(06:59) The Trust Tree: Fostering an open ecosystem, the antithesis to a walled garden *(25:22) The Playbook: Brand experience drives demand gen productivity*(43:42) The Dust Up: Tension over events *(46:05) Quick Hits: Kevin's quick hitsSponsor:Pipeline Visionaries is brought to you by Qualified.com. Qualified helps you turn your website into a pipeline generation machine with PipelineAI. Engage and convert your most valuable website visitors with live chat, chatbots, meeting scheduling, intent data, and Piper, your AI SDR. Visit Qualified.com to learn more.Links:Connect with Ian on LinkedInConnect with Kevin on LinkedInLearn more about VultrLearn more about Caspian Studios
This week on Unapologetically Unstoppable, Jeanette is joined by Abigail for an authentic and prophetic conversation about obedience, identity, and the faith it takes to say “yes” to God's calling—before you feel qualified or equipped. Abigail opens up about her journey from corporate life to founding a nonprofit ministry, and how God used her surrender to bring clarity, healing, and provision. If you've ever wondered how to balance your gifts with God's direction, or feared stepping into a new season, this episode will meet you right where you are. "You don't have to be ready to obey—you just have to be willing." In This Episode: ✅ Abigail's journey from people-pleasing to purpose ✅ What it looks like to walk in obedience even when you feel unqualified ✅ Starting a nonprofit ministry without a detailed plan ✅ The power of identity in Christ over imposter syndrome ✅ Encouragement for women called to both ministry and the marketplace
Feeling unsure if you're qualified to homeschool your kids? You're not alone!! In this episode, we unpack the myths around teaching credentials, the truth about public school requirements, and why no one is better equipped than you to guide your child's education.Let's continue the conversation on Patreon! We host live meet-ups 4x/month and can't wait to meet you. Plus, in September, our podcast book club will be shifting to a live, interactive format on Patreon. Join here: https://bit.ly/3X5R0gI Use code FTP90 for 90% of your first month! Jumpstart your homeschooling with our online courses:Homeschool 101: The No-Panic Boot Camp - https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/nopanichomeschool The Smart Start Guide to Homeschool Curriculum - https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/curriculumnbundle Preschool and Kindergarten, Reimagine: A Complete Guide for Homeschooling Littles - https://courses.homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/earlyed101 Would you like personalized coaching from Meagan or Amanda (or both)???? We offer consultation services. Feel free to take a look at our respective bios and book a time that is convenient for you.https://calendly.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered Every month we release a themed unit study that is secular and progressive. We focus on own-voice sources and inclusive learning opportunities. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/homeschool-moms-unfiltered Visit our website here: https://homeschoolmomsunfiltered.com/ Meagan is hosting a worldschooling pop-up in Lisbon November 3-9, 2025 and she'd love to welcome you. She's hosting Q&A sessions, so if you're new to worldschooling or hub/pop-up life, join the Facebook group for more details. Pop-Up details and registration can be found here: https://www.worldschoolpopuphub.com/events/lisbon-portugal-november-2025 Join the Lisbon Pop-Up Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1096928759136716 Let's be friends!!! Follow us on social media for giveaways and updates!!IG: https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@homeschoolmomsunfiltered?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc FB: https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered Love Homeschool Moms Unfiltered and want to show your support? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/homeschoolmomsunfiltered
In this episode of The Perfect Dose, Dr. Kristen Herzog shares essential advice on how to choose the right aesthetic injector and avoid common mistakes with Botox and fillers. She breaks down red flags to watch out for, the importance of natural-looking results, proper Botox timing, and why post-care matters. Whether you're new to injectables or looking to improve your results, this episode is packed with honest, expert guidance to help you get the best outcomes safely.Find Nurses Online: https://www.nursys.com/Timestamps00:00 Intro00:58 Do's & Don'ts of Injectables01:24 Find a Qualified, Licensed Provider02:08 Spotting Red Flags in Injector Credentials02:40 Ask Friends for Referrals03:22 Schedule a Consultation First03:40 Red Flag: Overfilled or Unnatural Clinics04:06 Natural Results and Conservative Aesthetic04:28 Importance of Facial Balancing04:46 Aesthetic Consults Are Like Dating05:07 What a Great Consultation Should Include05:30 Trust Providers Who Say “No” When Needed07:00 Be Realistic with Treatment Goals07:38 Understand the “Why” Behind Filler Use08:01 Watch Out for Pushy Sales Tactics09:14 Customize Botox Plans for Best Results09:33 Don't Fall for Cheap Prices10:25 What You're Really Paying For11:10 Why Emergency Supplies Matter11:40 Botox Timing & Best Practices12:13 How Long Botox Really Lasts13:53 Risks of Overusing Botox14:22 Follow All Post-Care Instructions15:04 Avoid the Over-Injected Look15:29 Treat All Pillars of Aging16:18 Final Tips & Wrap-UpDon't forget to follow Dr. Herzog on Instagram @the_perfectdose for more skincare tips!--------------
Marc and Kim sit down with Scott Bushkie, CEO of Cornerstone Business Services, to uncover why good candidates often get ghosted after interviews. Scott breaks down the rise of “vibe hiring,” where employers prioritize likability and office fit over actual skills, putting companies at risk with costly bad hires and high turnover. They discuss the importance of structured assessments and how sloppy hiring hurts business valuations when owners try to sell. Scott also weighs in on AI resume filters and the art vs. science of interviewing, stressing that knowing the company and tailored applications still matter. The segment ends with a plug for Scott's book on selling your business on your own terms.
In this episode I'm offering a practical, compassionate guide to help newly qualified social workers feel more confident about assessment work—especially child and family assessments.In this episode, you'll learn:Why assessments feel overwhelming—and why that's totally normalThe statutory guidance you must know Why local authority policies can be your secret weapon during disagreementsThe limitations of the 25-year-old assessment triangle—and how to think criticallyHow to avoid “assessment robot” mode and connect meaningfully with familiesPractical steps to build confidence in planning, assessing, and recordingI'm also excited to share upcoming ASYE Core Skills Training, a two-day online course designed to offer a consistent, supportive induction for new social workers—perfect for individuals or local authorities looking to strengthen their training offer.Resources mentioned:Free eBook: Getting Started with Assessmentshttps://www.socialworksorted.com/free-ebookChild and Family Assessment Guidehttps://www.socialworksorted.com/product-page/childandfamilyassessmentguideASYE Core Skills Training (24–25 September 2025)https://www.socialworksorted.com/event-details/asye-core-skills-clarity-and-confidence-for-early-practiceLets connect!To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, courses or membership email vicki@socialworksorted.com Sign up to my free newsletter Join The Collective Ebook Guides Email: vicki@socialworksorted.comLinkedIn: Vicki Shevlin Instagram.com/@vickishevlin_Youtube.com/@socialworksortedFacebook.com/socialworksortedDisclaimer Thank you so much for listening. Please rate, review and share with one other person - it makes such a difference and I really appreciate your support.
What's a 1031 exchange and how can you use it to make money in real estate? In this episode of Retail Retold, Chris Ressa sits down with 1031 exchange expert David Foster to demystify one of real estate's most powerful wealth-building tools. David, a seasoned Qualified Intermediary (QI), breaks down how 1031 exchanges allow investors to legally defer capital gains taxes when selling and reinvesting in real estate. From common pitfalls (don't call after the sale!) to best practices and market trends, David shares insider knowledge gleaned from decades of experience and thousands of transactions.Takeaways:A 1031 exchange allows investors to defer taxes on profits from real estate sales.Qualified intermediaries (QIs) are essential for facilitating 1031 exchanges.Documentation and compliance with IRS regulations are critical in 1031 exchanges.The best time to involve a QI is when a property is under contract for sale.Costs for QIs are generally reasonable and vary by location.Market conditions can significantly impact the effectiveness of 1031 exchanges.Investors should be aware of depreciation and its impact on taxable gains.The 1031 exchange has historical roots in supporting agricultural growth.Strategic asset selection is key to successful 1031 exchanges.Over-leveraging can lead to challenges in executing a 1031 exchange.Chapters00:00 Introduction to 1031 Exchanges04:57 Understanding the Role of a Qualified Intermediary09:32 The Process of a 1031 Exchange14:42 Cost and Value of 1031 Exchanges19:14 Market Trends and 1031 Exchanges24:19 Challenges and Lessons from 1031 Exchanges27:02 Fun Questions and Conclusion
Retirement isn't just about stopping work - it's about living the life you imagine. But too many people fall into common traps that can jeopardize decades of careful planning. In this episode, we're breaking down 18 of the biggest retirement mistakes across every part of your financial life—from saving and investing, to healthcare costs, taxes, and emotional decisions that can quietly sabotage your future. Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor, member FINRA/SIPC. The opinions voiced in this show are for general information purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult with your attorney, accountant, and financial or tax advisor prior to investing. Premier Investments & Wealth Management and LPL Financial do not provide tax advice, please consult your tax professional. Economic forecasts set forth may not develop as predicted and there can be no guarantee that strategies promoted will be successful. There is no assurance that the techniques and strategies discussed are suitable for all investors or will yield positive outcomes. The purchase of certain securities may be required to effect some of the strategies. Investing involves risks including possible loss of principal. Asset allocation does not ensure a profit or protect against a loss. There is no guarantee that a diversified portfolio will enhance overall returns or outperform a non-diversified portfolio. Diversification does not protect against market risk. All performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be invested into directly. Contributions to a traditional IRA may be tax deductible in the contribution year, with current income tax due at withdrawal. Withdrawals prior to age 59 ½ may result in a 10% IRS penalty tax in addition to current income tax. A Roth IRA offers tax deferral on any earnings in the account. Qualified withdrawals of earnings from the account are tax-free. Withdrawals of earnings prior to age 59 ½ or prior to the account being opened for 5 years, whichever is later, may result in a 10% IRS penalty tax. Limitations and restrictions may apply. Consult your tax professional about eligibility to Roth and Traditional IRA contributions. Contributions and earnings in a Roth IRA can be withdrawn without paying taxes and penalties if the account owner is at least 59 ½ and has held their Roth IRA for at least five years. Traditional IRA account owners have considerations to make before performing a Roth IRA conversion. These primarily include income tax consequences on the converted amount in the year of conversion, withdrawal limitations from a Roth IRA, and income limitations for future contributions to a Roth IRA. In addition, if you are required to take a required minimum distribution (RMD) in the year you convert, you must do so before converting to a Roth IRA. Premier Investments & Wealth Management and LPL Financial do not provide specific individualized tax or legal advice. We suggest that you discuss your specific situation with a qualified tax or legal advisor.
message me: what did you take away from this episode? Ep 99 (http://ibit.ly/Re5V) Karen Yates on how dual qualified and rural midwifery demands different skills but offers unique rewards.@PhDMidwives #research #midwifery #education #dualqualified #rural #retirementtravelresearch link - ibit.ly/H5wrqWhat does it take to stay true to your passion while adapting to life's changing demands? In this enlightening conversation, recently retired midwifery academic Karen Yates shares her remarkable journey from accidental midwife to respected researcher and mentor.Karen's story begins unexpectedly in Darwin, where a brief student placement ignited a lifelong devotion to midwifery. After moving to Cairns, she navigated the challenges of the private healthcare system while raising young children, taking on night shifts that offered both family flexibility and greater clinical autonomy. Her gradual transition to education and research wasn't planned—it evolved organically from her interest in supporting midwives across Queensland's vast rural and remote communities.The heart of our discussion explores Karen's PhD journey, which examined rural midwives working across dual roles. Her findings revealed professionals who identified passionately as midwives but accepted nursing duties as the necessary compromise for maintaining their cherished rural lifestyles. What began as a workplace investigation became a profound exploration of professional identity and work-life priorities. Most remarkably, Karen completed this rigorous research while unexpectedly serving in a demanding leadership position, demonstrating extraordinary determination and focus.We also delve into how Queensland's rural midwifery landscape has transformed in recent years, with midwifery group practice models now established in areas where practitioners once couldn't imagine midwifery-only roles. Karen shares eye-opening stories about the stark differences between urban and rural practice, highlighting how simulation courses that deliberately mixed practitioners from different settings created powerful learning opportunities.Now enjoying retirement, Karen continues mentoring PhD students while embracing travel, family time, and theatrical adventures. Her practical wisdom about maintaining balance, pursuing passionate research, and valuing lived experience provides inspiration for midwives at all career stages. Whether you're considering postgraduate study, navigating multiple professional roles, or seeking greater work-life harmony, this conversation offers valuable insights from someone who's navigated the journey with humour, pragmatism and unwavering commitment to midwifery. Support the showDo you know someone who should tell their story?email me - thruthepodcast@gmail.comThe aim is for this to be a fortnightly podcast with extra episodes thrown inThis podcast can be found on various socials as @thruthepinardd and our website -https://thruthepinardpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ or ibit.ly/Re5V
This episode is the audio from our recent webinar on outbound with AI. Andy Mewborn from Distribute joined us to share how some of the most elite sales teams in the world (at Shopify, Gong, Zoom, and more) use AI to book meetings. Check out more free content and get coaching at https://outboundsquad.com.
This episode features an interview with Rebecca Stone, SVP of Revenue Marketing at Cisco, the worldwide technology leader that is revolutionizing the way organizations connect and protect in the AI era.Rebecca shares how she stays agile inside a Fortune 500 giant and why she approaches AI with thoughtful skepticism. She also reveals her evolving take on content strategy – arguing that soon how you present your content could matter more than the content itself.Key Takeaways:You can prioritize agility to drastically reduce time to market, even at a large Fortune 500. Always think critically about answers from AI, and ask the models where they pulled their data from. Otherwise, risk sharing misinformation. The way your content is distributed and presented is just as important as the content itself. Quote: I think it's a matter of meeting the market and meeting the moment, as well as just the sheer breadth of things that we have to do from an internal perspective. As with most organizations, there's not an unlimited amount of headcount and budget to go around. And so when you start to think about how do I approach things in a way that allows us to make progress. In a way that we were super slow, to your point, historically, that agile methodology is really helping us. And I think as an example of that, if you look over the course of the last six months, as we've moved more and more into the team operating fully agilely, we've cut down time to market for some of our most successful tactics from months, even potentially a quarter or more, to weeks.Episode Timestamps: *(03:42) The Trust Tree: Serving mom-and-pops up to the world's largest governments *(10:22) The Playbook: Agile operations in very large marketing team *(37:50) The Dust Up: Marketing and sales, and marketing and product *(40:27) Quick Hits: Rebecca's quick hits Sponsor:Pipeline Visionaries is brought to you by Qualified.com. Qualified helps you turn your website into a pipeline generation machine with PipelineAI. Engage and convert your most valuable website visitors with live chat, chatbots, meeting scheduling, intent data, and Piper, your AI SDR. Visit Qualified.com to learn more.Links:Connect with Ian on LinkedInConnect with Rebecca on LinkedInLearn more about CiscoLearn more about Caspian Studios
What do you do when AI creates both your biggest opportunity and your biggest risk? In this episode, Maura Rivera, CMO at Qualified, shares how her team made the bold decision to pivot away from their successful flagship product and reposition entirely around an AI-powered SDR agent. It's a story of product bets, internal resistance, and how to go all in - before the market catches up.
Sermons from Christ Community Church, Crawford, Nebraska. Pastor Steve Mallery
#127 - Been passed over for promotion despite being more than qualified? You're not alone. In this episode, Dr. Tega exposes the real reasons why capable women get stuck in a promotion limbo and shares the strategic roadmap to finally break through. You'll discover the 3 hidden barriers keeping qualified women from advancing internally, why being "good at your job" isn't enough for and the proven 4-step strategy for positioning yourself as the obvious choice Perfect for: Professional women who've been loyal to their company but are tired of being overlooked despite their qualifications and contributions. If you're ready to advance to a higher-paying, higher-impact job with faith and confidence without compromising who you are, learn more about Next Level Career and apply to work with Dr. Tega
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https://jo.my/9bd7hx Electrical Safety Awareness: Qualified vs. Unqualified Personnel One spark can shut down a whole loading line. That's why a strong safety culture keeps electrical work in the right hands and out of everyone else's. Qualified vs. Unqualified Personnel is more than a label—it's a line that protects every pallet, product, and person in the facility. A qualified employee has the training, tools, and judgment to work on live circuits and other electrical activities. Everyone else is unqualified by default. Clear? Good. Because blurred lines around electricity can lead to injuries, fires, costly downtime, and even death. It is essential to maintain clear and accurate documentation. Here are a few tips to assist you with Qualified vs. Unqualified Personnel: Know where you stand. If you haven't completed task- and voltage-specific training, step back and call a qualified teammate. Guesswork and electricity never mix. Hands off the panel. Never pull a dead-front or breaker cover unless your name is on the electrical-qualified roster and you're following an energy-control procedure. Spot and report damage fast. Exposed conductors, cracked cord jackets, or taped-up plugs belong on a work order, not in service. Tag them out and log the hazard before someone forgets. Respect the approach boundaries. Arc-flash labels highlight the dangers of proximity to unqualified staff. Use marked floors or barricades so visiting drivers and temps know where “too close” starts. Refresh skills regularly. Electrical tasks change as equipment ages. Schedule annual practice on test meters, PPE checks, and lockout steps to ensure “qualified” personnel stay current. Keeping unqualified hands away from energized parts reduces almost every electrical incident we see. It also stops the silent costs—lost production, fried electronics, and emergency contractor bills. Regulations require you to match training to both the task and the voltage. That's not red tape; it's a roadmap. Follow it and you'll gain confidence, speed, and better uptime. One of the top priorities of a solid Safety Culture is ensuring the well-being of everyone, both inside and outside the workplace. Your commitment to clear roles, swift reporting, and ongoing training makes that priority real. Keep the line bright. Keep the power flowing safely. Thank you for joining us for another episode of Warehouse Safety Tips. Until we meet next time – have a great week, and STAY SAFE! #Safety #SafetyFIRST #SafetyALWAYS #StaySafe #SafetyCulture #ElectricalSafety #QualifiedPersonnel
Roger and Elias discuss a recent study that shows Americans are saving almost what they should be, how millennials and gen z are saving for retirement differently than their elders, and what value a financial advisor can provide in helping you identify what you don't see. Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor, member FINRA/SIPC. The opinions voiced in this show are for general information purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult with your attorney, accountant, and financial or tax advisor prior to investing. Premier Investments & Wealth Management and LPL Financial do not provide tax advice, please consult your tax professional. Economic forecasts set forth may not develop as predicted and there can be no guarantee that strategies promoted will be successful. There is no assurance that the techniques and strategies discussed are suitable for all investors or will yield positive outcomes. The purchase of certain securities may be required to effect some of the strategies. Investing involves risks including possible loss of principal. Asset allocation does not ensure a profit or protect against a loss. There is no guarantee that a diversified portfolio will enhance overall returns or outperform a non-diversified portfolio. Diversification does not protect against market risk. All performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be invested into directly. Contributions to a traditional IRA may be tax deductible in the contribution year, with current income tax due at withdrawal. Withdrawals prior to age 59 ½ may result in a 10% IRS penalty tax in addition to current income tax. A Roth IRA offers tax deferral on any earnings in the account. Qualified withdrawals of earnings from the account are tax-free. Withdrawals of earnings prior to age 59 ½ or prior to the account being opened for 5 years, whichever is later, may result in a 10% IRS penalty tax. Limitations and restrictions may apply. Consult your tax professional about eligibility to Roth and Traditional IRA contributions. Contributions and earnings in a Roth IRA can be withdrawn without paying taxes and penalties if the account owner is at least 59 ½ and has held their Roth IRA for at least five years. Traditional IRA account owners have considerations to make before performing a Roth IRA conversion. These primarily include income tax consequences on the converted amount in the year of conversion, withdrawal limitations from a Roth IRA, and income limitations for future contributions to a Roth IRA. In addition, if you are required to take a required minimum distribution (RMD) in the year you convert, you must do so before converting to a Roth IRA. Premier Investments & Wealth Management and LPL Financial do not provide specific individualized tax or legal advice. We suggest that you discuss your specific situation with a qualified tax or legal advisor.
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Attorney Ken Harris: Former NBA and NFL agent, attorney based in Charlotte, NC, and author of the novel Dark Trades. The novel explores an alternate history: What if the South had won the Civil War?
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Attorney Ken Harris: Former NBA and NFL agent, attorney based in Charlotte, NC, and author of the novel Dark Trades. The novel explores an alternate history: What if the South had won the Civil War?
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Attorney Ken Harris: Former NBA and NFL agent, attorney based in Charlotte, NC, and author of the novel Dark Trades. The novel explores an alternate history: What if the South had won the Civil War?
This episode features an interview with Suzanne Behrens, CMO at Granicus, a software company that helps better engage governments and the people they serve.Suzanne discusses how Granicus is transforming engagement through AI-driven marketing, investing in digital channels over booths, and ensuring tight sales alignment. Key Takeaways:While procurement processes differ, public sector buyers still seek personalized, digital-first experiences. Meeting them with the right message at the right time is just as critical as in traditional B2B marketing.New tools allow a new level of precision, and marketers needs to stop with mass marketing effort and focus on higher prospects.While events are crucial for many CMOs we speak to, they can also be high cost and it may make more sense to overinvest in digital channels to meet customers where they are.Quote: “ We've got a tech stack with some tools that are AI-enabled, that we've adopted and hosted, that have really helped us more effectively understand buyer's behavior and intent to help us target opportunities more effectively, versus in the past, it used to be mass marketing. You'd sort of throw it out there and hope someone will, you know, call you. It's really now about looking at their behavior and intent to help us target more effectively and personalize the experience and customize from a super ABM perspective of reaching prospects and customers. So, leveraging different tools to help us do that. We're reaching them when they're ready. They're much higher prospect than just sort of casting a wide net.”Episode Timestamps: *(02:36) The Trust Tree: Selling globally to many personas *(05:04) The Playbook: Overinvesting in digital and web*(21:37) The Dust Up: Meeting in the middle*(22:47) Quick Hits: Suzanne's quick hits Sponsor:Pipeline Visionaries is brought to you by Qualified.com. Qualified helps you turn your website into a pipeline generation machine with PipelineAI. Engage and convert your most valuable website visitors with live chat, chatbots, meeting scheduling, intent data, and Piper, your AI SDR. Visit Qualified.com to learn more.Links:Connect with Ian on LinkedInConnect with Suzanne on LinkedInLearn more about GranicusLearn more about Caspian Studios
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We are all called to go, and we are sent not to be just disciples, but missionary disciples to go forth into the world to proclaim it through our words and actions. I sometimes fear that we are a little insecure, and we think that we need theology degrees or we need to be qualified as professionals. That that you need to be somehow more trained than others, but that is not the case. (Read more…)Here is my homily email from the Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time. Please feel free to share this email with others. Finally, I will be on vacation for the next four Sundays and there will be no homily. Please keep me in your prayers and be assured you will be in mine.
In this episode of Retire with Style, Alex Murguia and Wade Pfau answer listener questions on retirement planning for high earners. They explore tax strategies like Roth conversions and qualified charitable distributions, and discuss how tools like life insurance and annuities can help hedge longevity risk and support a stable retirement income. Takeaways The importance of community engagement in retirement planning. High earners face unique tax challenges and strategies. Qualified charitable distributions can help manage tax implications. Roth conversions can be beneficial for reducing future RMDs. Understanding the widow's penalty in retirement planning is crucial. Annuities can provide income stability in later years. Life insurance can hedge against the risk of not living long enough. The interplay between income sources and tax brackets is complex. Gifting strategies can help manage estate taxes effectively. Combining life insurance and annuities can optimize retirement income. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Community Engagement 03:12 Exploring Tax Strategies for High Earners 06:09 Navigating Retirement Risks for Couples 11:49 Hedging Against Longevity Risks in Retirement 28:59 Conclusion and Future Q&A Sessions Links If you want to better understand how to protect your retirement from bad market timing, don't miss Retirement Researcher's free webinar: “Four Ways to Manage Sequence of Returns Risk,” hosted by Wade Pfau happening July 15th, 2025 from 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET. You'll learn practical strategies to reduce volatility's impact on your retirement income. Register now at retirewithstyle.com/podcast. Explore the New RetireWithStyle.com! We've launched a brand-new home for the podcast! Visit RetireWithStyle.com to catch up on all our latest episodes, explore topics by category, and send us your questions or ideas for future episodes. If there's something you've been wondering about retirement, we want to hear it! The Retirement Planning Guidebook: 2nd Edition has just been updated for 2025! Visit your preferred book retailer or simply click here to order your copy today: https://www.wadepfau.com/books/ This episode is sponsored by Retirement Researcher https://retirementresearcher.com/. Download their free eBook, 8 Tips to Becoming A Retirement Income Investor at retirementresearcher.com/8tips
Lesley and Brad recap Lesley's informative conversation with Matthew Lesko, the iconic question-mark-suit-wearing advocate for free government resources. Learn how to get support for your business or personal goals, shift your mindset around asking for help, and tap into programs that already exist to empower you. This episode breaks down key takeaways, including how Lesko's mission began and the tools you can use to take action today. If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co mailto:beit@lesleylogan.co. And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/#follow-subscribe-free.In this episode you will learn about:How to modify a Reformer with a stationary headrest for safer workouts.How Matthew Lesko redefines success by staying true to his heart.Why injecting fun into your work creates motivation and momentum.The types of government resources most people overlook—and how to find them.Why booking a real appointment beats filling out forms online.Episode References/Links:eLevate Workout and Q&A - https://lesleylogan.co/elevatewaitlistAgency Mini - https://prfit.biz/miniOPC Summer Tour - https://opc.me/tourUK Mullet Tour - https://opc.me/ukCambodia October 2025 Waitlist - https://crowsnestretreats.comSubmit your questions - https://beitpod.com/questionsYouTube: How to Choose a Reformer - https://beitpod.com/choosingareformerBook: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert - https://a.co/d/9qFidcWMatthew Lesko's - https://beitpod.com/leskohelpEp. 400: Gay Hendricks - https://beitpod.com/gayhendricksEp. 196: Beate Chelette - https://beitpod.com/beatecheletteFind Local Help for Basic Needs – https://www.findhelp.orgGovernment Contracting Support (Apex Accelerators) – www.apexaccelerators.usSmall Business Support (SBA Local Assistance) – www.sba.gov/local-assistance If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/BITYSIDEALS! 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You're gonna have to care about the problem that you're solving. Lesley Logan 0:12 Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started. Lesley Logan 0:51 Welcome back to the Be It Till You See It interview recap where my co-host in life, Brad, and I are going to dig into the endearingly fun convo I had with Matthew Lesko in our last episode. If you haven't yet listened to that interview, feel free to pause us now, go back and listen to that one, because you've missed out. Brad Crowell 1:09 So you could also have said the wise, happy old man convo I had, who drops a lot of F bombs. Lesley Logan 1:14 And also, when we say old, I just want to say, like, there's nothing. He is not like slow.Brad Crowell 1:20 No, he does not come across that old. And he said PSM 81. I was like, what? Really?Lesley Logan 1:26 Yeah, yeah, he's feisty and fun, and. Brad Crowell 1:29 Heck yeah. Lesley Logan 1:29 And like, working so hard for everyone. And I was just so excited. And then when we I was like, I had just interviewed him that day, and our friend Michael and Brogan was here at the house, and I was like, oh my God, I just interviewed someone. You should have him on your show. And I just started describing him and our friend Michael was like, Matthew Lesko? And he was like, he's like, the guy with a question mark suit. And I'm like, yeah, that's him. And he's like, stop right now. I want him on my show. So anyways, super, super fun. We'll get into that episode in just a second. But today is July 3rd 2025 and it's National Compliment Your Mirror Day. National Compliment Your Mirror Day is on July 3rd. We live in an image-driven world. Sometimes this can cause us to not notice and compliment a very important person in our lives, ourselves. This day motivates us to look in the mirror and recognize all those things that make us exceptional, inside and out. So go look yourself in the mirror and give yourself a compliment. Brad Crowell 2:25 Go do it. Lesley Logan 2:25 Do it now. You can use your phone as a camera if , as a mirror, if you want. But sometimes I do that. Okay, literally, next week. Is it next week? I guess it's July 3rd, so maybe a little after a week. Brad Crowell 2:38 Well, Happy July 4th for those in the United States. Lesley Logan 2:41 Those who celebrate. Brad Crowell 2:42 The independence that we are on the brink of not having. Lesley Logan 2:47 You guys, I'm just going to be really honest, we're recording this while L.A. is being taken over by people. A lot of misleading information, a lot of bad stuff. Make sure always, always, always, always get news from the people who are on the ground, because people like to spend things. And so anyways, if you're celebrating the Fourth of July, Happy Fourth of July. But, in exciting news, on July 9th, I'm hosting a free workout for those people who are interested in eLevate, my mentorship program. And we'll have a Q&A, we'll have eLevate grads on there who will tell you why they love it so much. And you just want to go to lesleylogan.co/elevatewaitlist to get on, get the invitation, and come to that. We have, like, I don't know, at the time we're recording this, like, eight spots left, I think, which is not a lot of spots at all. Brad Crowell 2:47 It's not a lot of spots, y'all. Lesley Logan 3:27 No, and we're actually, like, gonna be, you know, pretty soon, starting to work out who has what time slot. Brad Crowell 3:40 I mean, there are hundreds of people on the waitlist. Lesley Logan 3:43 Yeah, like, like, several hundreds. Like, for eight people. Brad Crowell 3:47 Eight spots, right? Because we started.Lesley Logan 3:49 But don't let that deter you. That means you should go be one of those eight people. Brad Crowell 3:53 100%Lesley Logan 3:54 Yeah. Brad Crowell 3:54 Yeah. And you're welcome to reach out, you know now, so, but yeah, July 9th, it's gonna be a super good time. We're going to have a free class, answer questions, have some alumni on there, but guess what I'm really excited about, too.Lesley Logan 4:07 Yeah, we're doing Agency Mini, our coaching program that we do, where we. Brad Crowell 4:12 Bringing it back. Lesley Logan 4:12 We help as many people as possible. Brad Crowell 4:12 Bring it back to me. Lesley Logan 4:13 Yeah, and we're doing it in three days, so you don't have to be overwhelmed by a week-long situation with like, the Facebook, none of that stuff. So if you've heard of Mini before, this is a new Mini. Brad Crowell 4:28 If you've done Mini before, you should come back and do that. Lesley Logan 4:31 Yeah, we used to have a rule that you couldn't and now you can. Brad Crowell 4:34 Yeah, we're, this is a special invite. Special invite because it's different. You know. We're, we're taking the concept and we made it better, we made it shorter, we made it easier, we made it faster, all the things. And so, you know, you really can learn a lot in just three days with us. And then, you know, there's also opportunities for coaching calls, which we never offer outside of our coaching group. Or you can book a coaching call with either Lesley or with me. It's a Round Robin. So you'll be surprised at who you get, because it's just based on our availability. But basically.Lesley Logan 4:58 Oh, that's cool. So they're just booking it and, like. Brad Crowell 5:07 They're just booking a call and getting aside. Lesley Logan 5:08 Cool. It's like speed dating.Brad Crowell 5:10 Kind of, but it's gonna be great because, you know, we, we don't have, we don't set aside the time to coach people who are not in our coaching group, because it's already a lot, right? And so what we've done differently this time is we're creating that space that time we actually are leaving, you know, time during six days where you can book a call with us. And you do that when you register for Agency Mini, so when you're going through and it says, like, oh, do you want to join Agency? Say yes. And then during the checkout, you'll say, oh yeah, and yes, I would like to add a coaching call and so, you know, we'll, we'll be able to chat. It's gonna be awesome. I'm looking forward to it. I'm looking forward to meeting everybody. I love hearing all the different things that are going on. I just had a coaching call with a new Agency member, and she's opening up a bigger space, like a much bigger space than her current space. Lesley Logan 5:56 Oh, is it, who I think it is? Brad Crowell 6:03 No, not at all. So, you know, and they, they were, they're trying to figure out, like, you know, all the mechanics behind that. And what's so fun is that Lesley and I've been able to be there for this conversation many, many, many, many times over the years, plus we've done it ourselves, right? So anyway, come join us. Go to Agency Mini, prfit.biz/mini P-R-F-I-T dot biz, that's profit without the O dot biz slash mini. Then, we're hitting the road.Lesley Logan 6:33 Yeah, after Mini, we literally pack up the van and we're gonna go on tour, you guys, 15 cities and like, 20-something days. Our tour is powered by Balanced Body, and many of the events are sold out, like a lot of them are sold out and so but also on this one, there is an opportunity to join a virtual so if I've never come to a city near you, you've never had the time to drive a half hour across town, all that stuff, you can actually get tickets to the virtual events we're doing in Calgary. So go to opc.me/tour to see the lineup, the cities. I can name them for you. We're doing Phoenix, San Diego, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, San Francisco, Sacramento, Eureka, Portland, Seattle, Vancouver, Kamloops, Calgary, McCall, Idaho, Salt Lake in Las Vegas.Brad Crowell 7:18 That's right, I'm impressed you just rattled that off I think that's 16, right? Something like that. 15?Lesley Logan 7:22 Some people keep saying 15, whenever I counted. It feels like 16, so I don't know. Brad Crowell 7:28 Yeah. Well, anyway, it's a bunch. It's exciting. We've got a lot going on, and we can't wait to meet you in person. So come join us. Go to opc dot me slash T-O-U-R that's opc.me/tour. And then.Lesley Logan 7:41 We had a lot of people in the U.K. jealous of this tour. And I'm like, hold on, we're coming your way in September. So we come home, we acclimate, then we go into the U.K. We have two city locations in the U.K. for our Mullet Tour, which means business in the front Pilates in the back. Don't worry, the business is also like life skills. So.Brad Crowell 7:59 It's not like super deep business in a studio. So you can.Lesley Logan 8:02 No, you can be a non-teacher. Brad Crowell 8:04 One of them is about scheduling, and you can apply that to any element of life, like. Lesley Logan 8:14 One of them is about habits. Brad Crowell 8:14 And the other's about habits. That's right. So. So anyway, it's gonna be awesome. Go to opc.me/uk.Lesley Logan 8:15 We'll do Leeds and we'll do Essex. And right now we have three spots left in Leeds. No, they're not days passes yet available for Leeds. There's only three weekend passes left, so we're not breaking those up. In Essex, we have day passes because it's during the week. Or you can save money by getting two day pass. So go to opc.me/uk you can come to both. There's only, like, two workshops that cross over. So.Brad Crowell 8:37 You could come to Leeds and then to Essex, yeah, you totally could do that, and then you can continue the conversation. Because often, when you do a workshop and you leave, how often do you immediately revisit that content? Imagine being able to revisit it right away and just take it even deeper, hear it again and, like, really dial it in. So that's also an option. Then, in October, guess where we're going? Lesley Logan 9:01 Back to Cambodia. Brad Crowell 9:02 That's what we're doing. We can't wait. Obviously, we love Cambodia. We love going there. We love helping people experience another world altogether. It is just the coolest place.Lesley Logan 9:13 I love just like getting some time away from the life and chaos that's going on that you like, absorb all the time, and you're dealing with all the time to just like, to just fill your cup up and be amazed about what community can look like in a village, and what it can look like to see temples that took hundreds, if not thousands of people over, you know, several years working together. And sometimes when I just feel like there's just no way we're going to solve this problem, that I go there and I'm like, well, they did this, and if they did this, I can solve a problem. So, like, I just it's always very, It's humbling, but also grounding, and then it really allows you to step away from what's going on and get a bigger, get a better understanding and come back into it.Brad Crowell 9:57 I love it. Well, you're not wrong. It is mind-blowing it is one of those trips that will change your perspective of life in general. It's amazing. So you should join us. Go to crowsnestretreats.com crowsnestretreats.com. Come join us. There are still spots for this October, and it's not too late to get the plane tickets. I think Lesley and I just basically bought ours recently. Lesley Logan 10:18 We have haven't bought them yet. No. Brad Crowell 10:19 We've been looking at them. Lesley Logan 10:19 We're looking at them. Brad Crowell 10:19 So we haven't bought them yet, right? So don't worry, there's room, okay, there's time. So come join us. But, before we get into the Matthew Lesko question mark jacket, he didn't wear it in the interview. But he. Lesley Logan 10:33 Yes, he did. Brad Crowell 10:34 He wore his question mark jacket? Lesley Logan 10:36 Oh, yeah, you didn't watch? Brad Crowell 10:37 No, I did watch, but I kept looking at his epic blue glasses.Lesley Logan 10:41 No, there was question marks on that suit that clearly-fitted-to-him suit. Brad Crowell 10:46 He's a badass. Lesley Logan 10:47 Wonderfully fitted to him. Brad Crowell 10:48 Well. Anyway, before we get into that, we have an audience question @MarleneBroek on YouTube says, I wish I could do a Scottish accent, because I think her last name is Scottish, but I'm not going to try. She said hello, I already have a Reformer, but my head rest is stationary. Any recommendation for a separate headrest, such as the kind that forms to one's neck, interesting, or one that is flat to go on top of it. Thank you so much for your time. All right, Marlene, get ready, because I already know what's coming.Lesley Logan 11:22 So unfortunately, you all, many, many people are now making Reformers who've never done Pilates before, and they don't know that these things make a difference. So I'm super, super glad you're curious, because your headrest is not supposed to be stationary. So what I don't know from this is, if your headrest is stationary up or stationary down. My hope is that it's stationary down, because then we can get like a wedge pillow of some kind that will mimic a head rest being up. But then you could take that, that insert away, and then you could actually still do overhead exercises. If it is stationary up, you cannot do any overhead exercises. No, there's nothing we can do. I don't even know that what you can do, because I don't have a picture of your Reformer, don't know if it has hinges, if you could add anything. Unclear. So what I will say is, I'm just going to assume your headrest is stationary down for the rest of this conversation. You don't want a pillow or headrest that forms to your neck, because we're not actually trying to support the neck in that way we're, actually, when we have the headrest up, it's meant to tilt your head in just a way, so your neck can relax, but your upper abs can engage without us even telling you. That's why the headrest is up for footwork, for frogs and circles, for running, for pelvic lift, that your headrest is up so that your you just have this nice little support to help you engage your upper abs without you using your neck. It's really quite cool. He's very fast. So anyways, and it's down when you're not using that. So you can do overhead exercises. You get your box on top, things like that. So I would look into, Marlene, some sort of like foam wedge that you can cut to the size of your headrest. Brad Crowell 13:00 And firm foam. Lesley Logan 13:01 I would definitely say something firm. You don't want to be like a pillow.Brad Crowell 13:05 Right. So, so, like, I'm thinking about your baby chair and that little funny wedge that you have for the baby chair. Kind of would be like that. So, like, and that wedge, you're sitting on it, and it doesn't move, like, it doesn't give, it, literally, is intended to level out the baby chair. So in this case, you would want something that's firm like that as well. Lesley Logan 13:23 Yeah, very firm, like, you can even.Brad Crowell 13:26 Like, you basically just taking it on and off.Lesley Logan 13:27 I mean, I would imagine, like, if you have someone handy in your life with, like, a really cool saw that could, like, take a yoga block and, like, slice it from. Brad Crowell 13:37 That's a good texture, yoga block. I bet you could modify a yoga block to make your own wedge. Lesley Logan 13:42 Yeah. And I think that some yoga blocks even come like that. So, like you, I mean, like, there's a lot of things out there, but that's what I would do. Brad Crowell 13:50 What kind of angle are we talking about here?Lesley Logan 13:52 Let me just get my protractor out. It's, it's not as.Brad Crowell 13:59 If there's a right angle, is it halfway? Lesley Logan 14:01 No. Brad Crowell 14:02 No. It's 1/3 of the way? Lesley Logan 14:03 One-third, maybe. Your eyes are still able to look at the ceiling. You're not looking at your toes. Brad Crowell 14:09 Got it. Lesley Logan 14:10 Yeah. Brad Crowell 14:10 Cool. Lesley Logan 14:11 Yeah. So Marlene, I hope this helps you. This is why I did the Reformer, you know, how to choose a reformer video. And this is why these are things we have to think about when it comes to what, what changes did an engineer make when making your rReformer, you know, like, did they change the springs for bungee cords? Did they change the foot bar that moves to a fixed vertical foot bar? Did they change that there's no head the headrest doesn't go down or doesn't go up? Did they change the shoulder rest so that they're round and not actually something that like allows your shoulders to be wide, or your foot to be against something that like fills their foot out like the Contrology shoulder blocks actually fit the shape of your foot. That's why they're (inaudible). That's why they're made the way they're made. So.Brad Crowell 14:53 I was like, what?Lesley Logan 14:55 So anyways, I don't think you have to go buy a whole other Reformer, Marlene, but I would do this, and then I would have a little savings account for the another, the next Reformer. And trust me, someone will buy this off you for the same thing you paid for it, because everything goes up in price and they're not paying tax on shipping.Brad Crowell 15:10 No doubt. Well, and then when you're ready to go shopping, reach back out to us and we'll connect you with Balanced Body, where we've got a discount code for you there. So yeah, all right. If you have a question.Lesley Logan 15:21 Send it to the beitpod.com/questions. Brad Crowell 15:24 That's right. Send it to beitpod.com/questions beitpod.com/questions. If you have a win, and you want us to cover that win on the FYFs on Friday, you can also submit it right there as well. So thanks for asking that. Stick around. We'll be right back. We're going to dig into the question mark-filled convo with Matthew Lesko. Actually, it's more like mind-blowing convo. He has said wealth of information and exuberance for life. I really enjoyed it. So we'll be right back. Brad Crowell 15:50 Okay, welcome back. Let's talk about Mr. Matthew Lesko. At the age of 81, Matthew is still rocking those question mark suits and has spent four decades helping people find free resources that they did not know existed, which I kind of think is amazing. He has written over 100 books, y'all, he's written 100 books. He has appeared on shows like Oprah, Larry King, The Good Morning America, and built a thriving online community that connects people to grants, businesses and funding and overlooked financial support. PS, I did math while I was listening, his, his community is like 5000 plus people. Yeah, that's crazy. From a string of failed businesses to becoming a recognizable voice for everyday people, Matthew has made it his mission to make support accessible. And it proves it's not about luck. It's about knowing where to look. So we're fired up about that. That was amazing. Tell me one of your favorite things about this convo. Lesley Logan 16:47 Okay. How many things can I talk about? But first I want to just like he emphasized, there's no single formula for success. He talks about how life and starting anything new, this is important, means dealing with failure, struggle and a lot of guesswork. My perfectionist, here it is from someone who's written 100 books and is 81 years old and seen it all. You know, it come like success actually comes from dealing with failure, struggling, a lot of guesswork. And he believes success doesn't come from knowing everything, but from possessing the energy and willingness to keep trying and learn from failures. Hold on. I have to, I have to say this. He strongly advocates that you follow your heart. Stated, he says the way to get anything done is your heart has to be in it. He also said your heart is smarter than your brain, and to trust that more than anything. And I love this, because I think, like a lot of people, like, well, what's specifically when we coach people on their Pilates business, I'm like, oh, you know, who do you want to help? Well, that's, I want to help everyone. Brad Crowell 17:45 Me, too. Lesley Logan 17:45 Right. But like, who do you want to help? Because if your heart's not in it, you're gonna really be annoyed helping the person that you don't want to help. And then you're if your heart's not in it, you're gonna start resenting them and, like, start going, oh, this becomes another job, right? Like, your heart has to be in what you're doing.Brad Crowell 18:01 Yeah, definitely. You know, it's so funny. We were just talking about this recently, where I feel like there's the two extremes, like I'll do anything for money. I'll only do it if I love it. And, you know, I know I kind of flip flopped over this, you know, during my life. And he has a very compelling argument to follow your heart, and I think also too, you know, he's very savvy. He's very business savvy. So he's been able to figure out how, by following his heart, can he also make money. And he's turned it into like a mission, and that mission has attracted other people who are like-minded. And, I mean, that is like the ideal scenario. Lesley Logan 18:45 Well, and also, if you realize, like, you know, first of all, you know, Big Magic is a great book for everyone to read. And some of your things that you love to do, that you're like, are creative, aren't meant for making money on. So that's, we're not. I don't think that Matthew or us are advocating that you like if you love pottery, that you go or you only make pots, and that's how you make money. That whatever you are setting yourself up to do, to go through the struggles, to go through the obstacles, to go through the failures, you'll, you have to actually want to do it. You can have to care about the problem that you're solving. If you don't care, you're not gonna be able to handle those obstacles. You're not gonna be able to go through it. You're gonna, you'll get, you'll get a door slam on your face and just go, okay, well, I'm not into it, right? So I think that's what he means, that your heart has to be in it. Like not everything you love doing will be a thing you make money on, but you gotta care about what you're doing. Gotta have care for it to be successful.Brad Crowell 19:40 Yeah, and I think there was something he said that just went right out of my mind. But he, he, he was talking about the when his, when he first, he actually, first off, I had no idea, he was in the military, but apparently he was in the military after he got out, he started.Lesley Logan 20:02 81 (inaudible). I don't think you get to be 81 and you weren't, unless you're an asshole, draft dodger dickhead. Anyway.Brad Crowell 20:02 That's fair. So he, he said he started a bunch of businesses and they failed. He started another business and they failed, and then he became a consultant, and that somehow, you know, was working, but then he was making millionaires billionaires. And he was like, that sucks. You know, he's like, these people don't care about anybody except for themselves. And he was not and he was not really enjoying it. And you know, he said he had this moment though, where he's showing up for the job, and he's like, uh, someday it's gonna be better and more fun, and then hopefully when I'm retired, I'll be able to go enjoy life. And he said, wait a minute. Why? Why should I keep doing something that I hate just hoping that someday it'll make it'll be better, it'll I will enjoy it more, or it's gonna pay me what I want to pay. He's like, I only have one life to live, and I'm better. I should start enjoying what I'm doing now. How do I do that? How do I do that? You know? So he said he flipped the script and decided to prioritize having fun. And he said having fun is contagious. He said it's a little contagious. In fact, you know, just his approach to the podcast was contagious and fun and joyful, you know. And he said it's also when you're doing something that feels fun, you are naturally motivated to work harder, right? So, you know, instead of like, kicking yourself to go get the thing done, that you have to do, what if you could do something that is fun, you know, you're gonna do it well, because you love doing it?Lesley Logan 21:37 Yeah. Yeah. It made me think a little bit about Gay Hendricks is, like, zone of genius kind of a thing. Like, I feel like. Brad Crowell 21:44 Sure.Lesley Logan 21:44 I feel like they're very similar, except for this one is, like, except for Matthew is teaching us how to get the money we need to go do the thing we love.Brad Crowell 21:54 Yeah, it's, it's very true, and he's encyclopedic with that, as well. He was very impressive. Lesley Logan 21:58 I will say. Like, if you listen to episode 400, Gay Hendricks will help you figure out what your zone of genius is. And then Matthew Lesko will give you all the websites for where you can get paid to do your zone of genius. I think that these are two must listen tos.Brad Crowell 22:12 Who knew that kind of a thing, just, mind-blowing. Lesley Logan 22:12 And I think that each state has that. You have to figure out, like, how does your state, how does your state make money? Right? Because every state's a little different. How they tax, what they tax. So like, obviously Nevada is not excited to help us unless we are a casino. So since we are not one of those things, we're not getting that. But at the same time, there's still going to be things we can reach out to figure like, find ways, because this, they do have local people who need.Brad Crowell 22:40 Yeah, gambling and tourism, that's how Nevada makes money.Lesley Logan 22:43 Yeah. So that's how that makes money. So, like, but we can figure out, like, okay, well, how, what does the city need, right? Because we actually don't live for, the strip is not part of Las Vegas, surprising. It's technically paradise, but, but, but you can figure out what your city needs to get, what your county needs to get, what state needs, and then go, oh, well, what are they? They're paying for that, they're giving out grants for that. Like, yeah, you do the paperwork. But like, not many people are. Brad Crowell 23:06 Not many people are. Lesley Logan 23:07 Remember, I forget her name, B-D B-D. Brad Crowell 23:12 B-E-A-T-Y? Lesley Logan 23:14 Yeah. No, no, B-E-A-T-T-E. She was on our on an episode of The Be It Pod, and she got a, she got an SBA grant because she filled out the fucking paperwork.Brad Crowell 23:26 Yeah, I. Lesley Logan 23:27 B-D Brad Crowell 23:28 Don't have her name there.Lesley Logan 23:30 Well, she's in the two hundreds. Let's see how.Brad Crowell 23:35 Oh, B-E-A-T-E Chalet, Chalet. She was, she,her interview was 196. I'm very proud.Lesley Logan 23:43 Ah, I was so close. And I was thinking, Beate Chelette, but I was like, no, I was confusing her with Aletta Rochat. And I was like, no, but actually, I should have said it out loud, because I was right. Anyway, so close, so close. Yeah, but she, if you guys listen to her episode 196 she actually got an SBA grant for her business idea. You know? Brad Crowell 24:05 I love that. Lesley Logan 24:05 Because she did the thing that Matthew said to do, make the appointment, sit down with the people like, fill out the thing. Anyways.Brad Crowell 24:13 Impressive. All right. Well, anyway, stick around. We'll be right back. We're going to dig into that amazing convo you had with him about the Be It Action Items, which y'all literally, you have to take notes like, it is, it's 100% you have to go back. You slow it down, listen to it twice, write down all the things he said. But we're gonna talk about it so. Lesley Logan 24:31 And it's also in the transcripts. Brad Crowell 24:33 Oh yeah, we'll put the links in the transcripts, but stick around. We'll be right back. Brad Crowell 24:37 Okay. Finally, let's talk about those Be It Action Items. Say it with me Mindi. What bold, executable, intrinsic or targeted action items can we take away from your convo with Matthew Lesko. He shared an abundance of untapped government resources, both state and federal. By the way, it's not just the federal.Lesley Logan 25:00 And I guess for the people who live internationally, I imagine these things probably exist in a lot of places you live. Brad Crowell 25:05 I'm 100% sure about Canada. In fact, I have a lot of musician friends who would get grants in Canada where the Canadian government was willing to sponsor. Lesley Logan 25:14 Yes. We have had guests who do that. That is amazing. Brad Crowell 25:16 Yeah. And that that like, I don't even maybe that's available here too. I have no idea, but I'll tell you. You know, that was seemed to me like, like my college friends were like, I want to make an album. And they literally applied to the Canadian federal government, and they got like, 10 grand to make an album. And I was in college going, how the hell, why can't I get 10 grand? Lesley Logan 25:36 I mean, they were Canadian, obviously. Brad Crowell 25:38 Yeah, they were, they were obviously Canadian. So anyway, he shared a bunch of untapped resources. He said that 40% of everything in our economy are organizations that give you free money to solve a problem. I don't really understand that statistic, and I can't actually validate that, but he's been doing this for four decades, y'all, so he knows all these things. He emphasized that these programs are already paid for with our tax dollars. So it's on us to take advantage of them, or the money just sits there, it doesn't get used, right? And also, it might not be the kind of thing that they get to they don't just hoard it and pile it. It might be like, hey, you can give up to $2 million away, but if they don't, they don't get to keep it, right? So basically, it's on us to go take advantage of what is available to us. And it was fascinating to listen to him talk about the different reasons that someone might want to go get a talk to these organizations and go through the process. He emphasized that, well, yeah, there, and this stuff is already funded. It's already paid for. He advised the to seek out free government and nonprofit resources directly, rather than relying on standard search engines like Google, specifically, because they don't actually do SEO, or they're gated searches, you can't actually search them with outside search engines like Google. Right? And so basically, he gave us examples like findhelp.org which is amazing. It's about local finding local help for things like food, housing, health, money.Lesley Logan 27:04 That, right there is so amazing how many people are struggling to afford groceries right now. Like, maybe, maybe you're not someone who is it, but maybe someone you know is. You can send them that information. Brad Crowell 27:15 findhelp.org you know, and there will be links in the show notes. So there's more links in the show notes. Lesley Logan 27:22 So many. Brad Crowell 27:22 Yeah. He talked about the SBA. He talked about Apex Accelerators, which I've never heard of before. He talked about career and job training. Lesley Logan 27:30 Oh, and turn your VPNs off, y'all. Brad Crowell 27:31 Yeah, yeah. They're, you know, if they're a government side, it might have trouble if you have a VPN on. He talked about HUD, which is like another United States government, housing urban development, and he said, there's free financial and debt counseling, right? And they can help you get out of debt.Lesley Logan 27:48 I mean, I had no idea, because, like so many of my friends and everyone had, like, use those companies that can, like, you know, supposedly help, but it could affect your credit at the same time. Like, who? Who knew if you use the government agency, maybe it would have been different.Brad Crowell 28:02 I wish I had known when I when I had a failed business. It would have been really helpful. Wish I had known. So anyway, what about you? I mean, all those things and there's still more. Lesley Logan 28:11 Okay, so we said it already. We're gonna say it again, because it's a Be It Action Item. Once you find a resource, book an appointment, okay? Matthew said, everybody just wants to fill out on application online, and wait for the money. You can't do that, he said, because you don't know. Brad Crowell 28:23 What did everybody wants to say what? Lesley Logan 28:23 Everybody wants to just fill out the applications online. Like, you know, like, oh, let me just do it online. It's just copy paste, copy paste. And he's saying, don't do that, because you don't know how the application should be filled out. And, like, there's always the little nuances, right? Like, we're currently working with lawyers who are filling out legal forms for us to go to Canada. So if we had done it ourselves, we wouldn't know the insight and the nuances to like, oh, actually, put this instead of that, because this will get you across. And that is actually going to be like, we have enough of those. So like, you want to make sure that you're working with someone who's like, fighting for you to fill it out correctly will tell you what certain things mean. I mean, sometimes I don't even know. It's like, you're like, oh, I think that's where I put my business name, and it's not, it's where you put your account number or something like that. So, you know, just work with the people. They're in the office I'm talking, I'm sure it'll brighten their day to hear what you're working on, right, what you need help with. Also, they often know the other people in the area, the community, the other resources to help you, right, like, oh, if I'm not the right resource, this person is, if you're starting a business or a nonprofit or side hustle, the smartest move is to call your local SBA office and speak with a counselor. Again, not something online, not a chatGPT. You gotta go and talk to someone. And then he also said, talk to experts who.Brad Crowell 29:42 SBA stands for Small Business Administration, right? So that's a federal government thing, but they have local offices around the country, so you can actually go in and make an appointment to to their office. In fact, also too, not that I'm like, a huge fan of the big banks, but big banks actually often have training programs for business owners, too.Lesley Logan 30:02 Yes, but we're not fans of big banks because they won't help you get an SBA.Brad Crowell 30:05 Almost never will they help you get a loan. But, you know, there are resources available there too, but the SBA is actually, like, trying to help you get the money. Lesley Logan 30:13 Yeah, I would fuck the big banks.Brad Crowell 30:17 If the big banks, like, honestly, the SBA doesn't let you apply for SBA funding directly through the SBA. You have to apply through a bank. You don't necessarily need to apply through a big bank, though. So that's the difference there.Lesley Logan 30:30 Right. So, and then also make sure you have the experts who can help you, help people like you, guide you to the right programs and the paperwork, and they usually do this for free. And you know, he's someone who loves to help people. So, like, there's, there's things out there. You're not on your own. Your friends and family might not be the best people to ask, but, you know what? Go to these offices and go, oh, they can't help you. Do you know who? Do you know who will, who can? Like, what else should I search? What should I be searching? Because I get the right thing. Like, they'll, they'll even, even at the DMV people help me, if you just ask the right questions and you're really nice. So trust me, people want to help people. Brad Crowell 30:34 Yeah, it's true. It's true. Well, what a wealth of information. Also, he has like, here's like, books that are like, $20 so, like, even if you're, you know, look, if you're looking for more and you, you know, want to check out his resources. He has that community. The community he built is like people trying to help people find the right stuff. So, I mean, it's just curious. It's just fascinating.Lesley Logan 31:29 Sounds super positive. Brad Crowell 31:30 It sounds really positive, yeah. Lesley Logan 31:31 Yeah. Who doesn't need that in their life? Anyways, share this with a friend who needs to hear it. Brad Crowell 31:36 Share it. Send it.Lesley Logan 31:37 This is the episode to share. There's so much in there for people, everybody.Brad Crowell 31:41 Episode 545, y'all, share it. Lesley Logan 31:43 545Brad Crowell 31:44 545Lesley Logan 31:44 I'm Lesley Logan. Brad Crowell 31:45 And I'm Brad Crowell. Thanks so much for being here. Lesley Logan 31:48 Oh, okay, you totally did. Show. We already said to share this. So now, go Be It Till You See It. 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Principle 78 – Qualified Leadership Psalm 82:1-8We are to appoint leaders in the church who are spiritually qualified so that they will be good shepherds who care deeply for the needs of God's people.NEW! - Let us know what you think of the program! Support the show
In this special episode of Pipeline Visionaries, Ian Faison, CEO of Caspian Studios, breaks down the future of B2B content creation for 2025. He dives into frameworks and strategies, outlining the five methods of consumption and aiming for high quality that makes virality possible. He also dives into the difference between feeds, shows, and networks, giving case studies and examples and highlights the shift towards platform-specific content and the role of marketers as 'gardeners' in navigating walled gardens like YouTube and LinkedIn.Key Takeaways:There are five methods of consumption that marketers need to be thinking about: shorts, shows, medium form video, live entertainment and fiction. The format matches consumption. Shorts for scrollers, shows for subscribers, limited series for binges, live events for live learners, fiction for edutainment. A feed and a show and a network are three different things. Creating a network allows audiences to self-select into the content that they like. The optimal strategy for creating content to deliver it to your audiences, is for creators to create it and put it on the platform. Individuals, not brands.Quote: “ That's what we have to figure out - how do we maximize coverage for our target audience? And if you ignore methods of consumption or you ignore format, or you ignore hosts, you're inherently ignoring a subset of your population." Episode Timestamps: *(00:06) The future of B2B content in 2025*(01:42) Five methods of consumption*(07:52) Framework: feeds, shows, and networks*(16:38) We're all gardeners: accessing walled gardens*(17:38) The shift to creator-first content*(24:41) The importance of distribution and creativitySponsor:Pipeline Visionaries is brought to you by Qualified.com. Qualified helps you turn your website into a pipeline generation machine with PipelineAI. Engage and convert your most valuable website visitors with live chat, chatbots, meeting scheduling, intent data, and Piper, your AI SDR. Visit Qualified.com to learn more.Links:Connect with Ian on LinkedInLearn more about Caspian Studios
From the truths about making large purchases in retirement to whether you really need to pay off your mortgage before you stop working, I'm sharing years of financial expertise to challenge a few retirement myths so you can make balanced, informed decisions. We're talking strategies for charitable giving, clearing up misconceptions about reverse mortgages, and explaining why inflation may be your biggest risk in retirement. If you're looking for practical advice on enjoying your savings while still planning for the long run, or if you want to protect yourself from financial scams and fraud, this episode is full of actionable tips to build your financial confidence for the years ahead. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... [02:02] Leaving money to charity after death reduces estate value for taxes, but offers no immediate tax deduction. [04:17] Qualified charitable distributions and large donations can reduce taxable income, but are only deductible if you itemize. [08:11] Don't rush to pay low-interest mortgages; invest instead, as returns can potentially exceed mortgage interest rates. [13:03] Balance stocks with bonds and cash to manage risk and volatility. [10:10] Reverse mortgages can be a great idea in certain circumstances. Navigating the Maze of Retirement Myths Retirement often brings a sense of relief; finally, you get to enjoy the fruits of your labor! However, it's also a period rife with uncertainty, especially when so much advice and information clash or seem outdated. In this episode, I'm tackling six of the most persistent myths retirees face. 1. Myth: Leaving Money to Charity Is Best Done After Death Many retirees assume that bequeathing assets to a charity upon passing is the most virtuous and tax-efficient way to give back. While this is always an option, leaving money to charity at death doesn't net you a tax deduction; it simply reduces the size of your taxable estate. For the vast majority, it's more impactful to consider gifting while alive. There are several ways to make charitable giving work for you, including: Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs): Donate part or all of your required minimum distribution directly from your IRA, reducing your taxable income. Cash Donations: If you itemize deductions, you can deduct cash gifts, potentially even enough to tip you into itemizing territory if the gift is large. Gifting Appreciated Assets: Donating highly appreciated stocks or real estate can minimize capital gains and offer you an income stream. 2. Myth: Large Purchases Are Off-Limits in Retirement Worried that buying a boat or funding a dream trip will doom your financial future? It's a myth that large expenditures are always ill-advised. With a solid withdrawal strategy, say, 5% of a $2 million portfolio, making a one-time, reasonable purchase might slightly reduce your yearly income, but if balanced against market growth and overall planning, it's rarely catastrophic. Thoughtful, planned spending helps you enjoy retirement, so don't deprive yourself unnecessarily! 3. Myth: The Less You Spend, the Better Many retirees become excessively frugal, reluctant to draw down the savings they worked so hard to accumulate. But can't take your money with you. While it's wise to have a budget and withdraw at a sustainable rate, being too conservative may rob you of life's joys, like travel, hobbies, or supporting family, while you're healthy enough to enjoy them. The key is balance: know your withdrawal rate and revisit your plan regularly. 4. Myth: You Must Pay Off Your Mortgage Before Retiring It's comforting to be debt-free, but urgently paying off a low-interest mortgage could backfire. If your mortgage rate is 5% or lower and your investments are earning more, you could be better off keeping the mortgage and leaving your assets to grow. Plus, withdrawing large chunks from retirement accounts to pay down a mortgage could trigger higher taxes or Medicare premiums and leave you with less liquidity. Carrying a modest mortgage into retirement is not a financial failure; it may be a savvy move. 5. Myth: Reverse Mortgages Should Be Avoided Reverse mortgages have a bad rap, often viewed as predatory or risky. While there were issues in the past, today's products are much more regulated. If you're 62 or older, a reverse mortgage can provide tax-free cash, letting you access home equity without moving. It's especially valuable if much of your net worth is tied up in your home, or unexpected expenses crop up. Investigate carefully, but don't dismiss this option out of hand. 6. Myth: A Market Crash Is the Greatest Retirement Risk Market volatility grabs headlines, but inflation and the risk of outliving your money are bigger threats. The right asset allocation, mixing stocks for growth with bonds and cash for stability, is essential. Yet, don't forget about inflation: stocks have historically been the best hedge. Also, financial scams are a growing risk; safeguard your accounts with strong passwords and authentication. By understanding the realities behind these common misconceptions, you can build a strategy that sustains not just your finances but your lifestyle and peace of mind. Resources Mentioned Retirement Readiness Review Subscribe to the Retire with Ryan YouTube Channel Download my entire book for FREE Charles Schwab Understanding Reverse Mortgages: Unlocking Home Equity for Retirement Income with Mitch Cooper, #242 Connect With Morrissey Wealth Management www.MorrisseyWealthManagement.com/contact Subscribe to Retire With Ryan
The Love, Happiness and Success Podcast With Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby
What if the “therapist” you're pouring your heart out to… isn't a therapist at all? In this jaw-dropping episode of the Love, Happiness and Success Podcast, I'm joined by investigative journalists Rebecca Ruiz and Lauren Krause to expose the shocking truth behind Seven Cups Therapy and the dark world of therapy fraud—including unlicensed “helpers,” fake reviews, and predatory chatrooms masquerading as support. This isn't just about bad advice or unqualified "virtual counselors." It's about real people being misled, emotionally exploited, and sometimes even preyed upon while they're at their most vulnerable. We dive into how this happens, how to protect yourself (or someone you care about), and how to tell the difference between a real therapist and a clever imposter. If you've ever Googled "online therapy" late at night and clicked on what looked like a trustworthy, affordable platform, you NEED to hear this. Timestamps: 01:43 - What's Really Going On with Online Therapy Platforms 03:44 - Seven Cups Therapy: Behind the Curtain 05:21 - Why You Shouldn't Trust Those Awards and Reviews 07:52 - "Virtual Counselors" vs. Actual Therapists 10:45 - How to Spot Therapy Fraud in the Wild 12:50 - Ethical Gray Zones in the Coaching Industry 14:56 - Red Flags of Fake Support Services 18:48 - The Danger of Marketing Funnels Masquerading as Help 21:22 - How Fake Therapy Can Harm Real People 23:02 - The Truth About Licensing, Credentials & Oversight 25:48 - Behind the Scenes at Seven Cups: A Reporter's Story 28:32 - Inappropriate Chatroom Behavior and No Accountability 37:16 - Free Resources to Help You Make Empowered Choices If you're looking for actual therapy or coaching from trained, licensed professionals—not a chatbot or a mystery stranger in Timbuktu—you can always find help here at Growing Self. We offer real free consultations so you can find a great fit and know exactly what you're signing up for. No pressure, no weird bait-and-switch. Just ethical, expert support that actually works.
Military Spouse. Mom. Actor. Filmmaker. Miranda Roldán Shares the Truth About Creative Leadership What if the most powerful parts of your résumé can't be measured in bullet points? In this episode of Your Creative Mind, Izolda Trakhtenberg sits down with returning guest and dear friend Miranda Roldán, actor (most recently seen on Netflix's Sirens), filmmaker, and military spouse, to explore how lived experience builds real leadership. You'll hear how Miranda turned personal obstacles into creative fuel, how she challenged outdated norms with her new film Unqualified, and why your unconventional path might be your greatest strength. This conversation is packed with heart, humor, and real talk about creative resilience, storytelling for social change, and claiming your worth on your own terms. If you're a multi-passionate creative, caregiver, or nontraditional professional, this one's for you. http://unqualifiedthefilm.org/ https://www.instagram.com/unqualified_thefilm/ https://www.instagram.com/mirandaroldantv/ Solve the Mysteries in History. Buy me a coffee and get the introduction to my brand new series, The Gemma Blackthorne Mysteries in History True Crime Podcaster series. You can read it before anyone else has the chance. If you buy me a coffee between now and the end of May 2025, you'll get the short story that introduces Gemma and Earth-shattering mystery at the center of her world and ours. Here's the cover. Connect with Izolda Website: https://IzoldaT.com BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/izoldat.bsky.social. Book Your Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/izoldat/discovery-call New Play Exchange: https://newplayexchange.org/users/90481/izolda-trakhtenberg Submit a Play to the Your Creative Table Read Podcast Series This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset. (affiliate link) URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindset It's also brought to you by my podcast host, Podbean! I love how simple Podbean is to use. If you've been thinking of starting your own podcast, Podbean is the way to go!** Listen on These Channels Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Podbean | MyTuner | iHeart Radio | TuneIn | Deezer | Overcast | PodChaser | Listen Notes | Player FM | Podcast Addict | Podcast Republic | **Affiliate Link
In this message, Sean Seay continues our Discovering Jesus series with the story of the woman at the well, diving into the truth that our past does not disqualify us. Have you ever wondered what God is really like or if He even cares about you? Explore powerful moments where Jesus met real people right where they were and discover what that reveals about the true heart of God.In this message, Sean Seay references a clip from The Chosen Season 1, Episode 8. You can watch this clip at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ordhsDeAt60
In this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon and Purple Patch Fitness Coach Max Gering discuss the Purple Patch coaching program, emphasizing the importance of flexibility, personalization, and community in achieving long-term athletic success. They highlight the success of their tri-squad program, which has helped over 1,500 athletes qualify for World Championships and boasts an average athlete duration of 29 months. Key elements include adaptable training plans, regular check-ins, and coaching consultations. The program also leverages community support through the Purple Patch hub, live events, and video coaching sessions. Metrics show high satisfaction and retention rates, with 98% of departing athletes considering rejoining. If you have any questions about the Purple Patch program, feel free to reach out at info@purplepatchfitness.com. Purple Patch and Episode Resources Check out our world-class coaching and training options: Tri Squad: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/squad 1:1 Coaching: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/11-coached Run Squad: https://www.purplepatchfitness/com/run-squad Strength Squad: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/strength-1 Live & On-Demand Bike Sessions: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/bike Explore our training options in detail: https://bit.ly/3XBo1Pi Live in San Francisco? Explore the Purple Patch Performance Center: https://center.purplepatchfitness.com Everything you need to know about our methodology: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/our-methodology Amplify your approach to nutrition with Purple Patch + Fuelin https://www.fuelin.com/purplepatch Get access to our free training resources, insight-packed newsletter and more at purplepatchfitness.com
Stings, doesn't it? Seeing a less qualified coaching getting more clients & making more money than you. You & I both know you're in the top 1% of qualified coaches in your niche despite your business bringing in less than $10K cash months right now. & yet, you can't figure out why SHE'S signing clients left & right with 5 figure months while YOU have never broken though the $10K/month ceiling. Inside this episode, I'm going to tell you exactly WHY it's happening & more importantly, how to fix it so you can get paid like the brilliant coach you are! Xoxo, Camie 5 DAYS LEFT ⏰to get your ticket for OFFER LUXE LAB. OFFER LUXE LAB
In this episode of Pray the Word on Jeremiah 1:6–10, David Platt reminds us that God has given us all we need to do what He calls us to do.Explore more content from Radical.
It's a Riggs and Frankie show today and we are joined by number 44 in the world, Tom Hoge, who is surprisingly not a huge sandwich guy. Then we are joined by OUR guy, fresh off qualifying for the US OPEN, Alistair Docherty! We dig into his qualifying 36 holes, what it means to be playing at Oakmont, and so much more. We also dig into Scotties dominance, Bryson being a force on the course and youtube, the Canadian Open, and of course it isn't a golf podcast without some hockey talk.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod