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In this episode of Strategy with Sally, Sally unpacks one of the simplest ways to make your business feel lighter: spotting the quiet leaks draining your time and energy. Leaks aren't dramatic breakdowns — they're the repetitive tasks you keep doing manually, like explaining the same thing to clients, rewriting the same emails, or making the same decisions every week. These patterns aren't failures; they're signals that something needs to be captured. Sally explains how most leaks only require one of four things — a documented process, a simple template, a small system, or a clearer boundary — and why fixing them creates compound progress over time. If your business feels busy but oddly heavy, this episode will help you patch the leaks and build stronger foundations without adding more to your plate.   Stay Connected & Get Exclusive Access: Join the Private OmniSAM Community: omnisam.com.au/gsdgroup Facebook Group: gsdfb.omnisam.com.au Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/sallysparkscousins Watch the Live Stream & Subscribe for More Updates: OmniSAM YouTube: youtube.com/@omnisamsoftware Sally Sparks-Cousins YouTube: youtube.com/@sallysparkscousins

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we're going through three rapid-fire legal ethics scenarios and asking you, the listener, "What would you do?" We then provide you with the answers based on the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct. In this episode we discuss: Scenario 1: Conflict of interest Scenario 2: Client plans to lie on the stand Scenario 3: Pro bono when you're overworked Resources: Tutoring for Law School Success (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/tutoring-for-law-school-success/) ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct (https://www.americanbar.org/groups/professional_responsibility/publications/model_rules_of_professional_conduct/model_rules_of_professional_conduct_table_of_contents/) Professional Responsibility 101 – A Quick Look at Upperclassmen Courses (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/professional-responsibility-101-a-quick-look-at-upperclassmen-courses/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-544-quick-tips-rapid-fire-legal-ethics-scenarios/) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee

Send a textThis episode breaks down why leadership fails in practice operations—and what high-performing leaders do differently. Starting with the real barriers to leadership, Brandon uses a Tom Brady example to explain the drive, standards, and internal accountability required to lead when pressure is high. You'll learn a Vision-Driven Strategist framework for creating change: define the vision, translate it into measurable goals, and build the structure that makes execution repeatable—not dependent on personality or “good days.”The conversation then shifts into culture and team performance: why your team is the engine and culture is the fuel, and why leaders must architect structure, not simply delegate tasks. Brandon challenges the misconception that empathy alone is leadership—showing how empathy without clear expectations creates inconsistency—and explains the hard truth: when people respect you, you can lead; when they don't, you can't. You'll also get a practical take on social and emotional intelligence in the workplace, including when to listen vs. challenge, how small behaviors shape trust, and the four emotional intelligence factors that influence communication, conflict, and accountability. The episode closes with servant leadership, turning plans from paper into reality, and the question every owner should ask: are leaders born—or made?Welcome to Private Practice Survival Guide Podcast hosted by Brandon Seigel! Brandon Seigel, President of Wellness Works Management Partners, is an internationally known private practice consultant with over fifteen years of executive leadership experience. Seigel's book "The Private Practice Survival Guide" takes private practice entrepreneurs on a journey to unlocking key strategies for surviving―and thriving―in today's business environment. Now Brandon Seigel goes beyond the book and brings the same great tips, tricks, and anecdotes to improve your private practice in this companion podcast. Get In Touch With MePodcast Website: https://www.privatepracticesurvivalguide.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonseigel/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonseigel/https://wellnessworksmedicalbilling.com/Private Practice Survival Guide Book This show is proudly produced at PS Studios — learn more https://www.psstudios.co

Dry eyes making your day uncomfortable?We've got you covered. In this episode, we're breaking down easy, effective tips you can start today to relieve dryness, irritation, and blurry vision caused by dry eye.Tune in for quick fixes that can bring lasting comfort to your eyes — especially if you're on screens all day.#DryEyeRelief #EyeHealth #OcularSurfaceDisease #VisionaryEyeDoctors

Explore how corporate buzzwords can make speakers sound stiff and less trustworthy in meetings, using coaching stories of Henry (a Brazilian sales manager pitching in Madrid) and Lila (a marketing director in Prague) who improved results by speaking more simply and directly. 00:00 Cringe Corporate Buzzwords: The Meeting Moment We All Dread01:00 Meet Henry in Madrid: When ‘Professional' Sounds Like LinkedIn03:53 The Turning Point: Talk Like You're at a Bar, Not in a Deck06:22 Another Case Study: Lila in Prague Learns to Get to the Point07:51 Business English Toolkit: 3 Phrases to Sound More Human10:27 Quick Tips to Ditch Jargon: The Bar Test, Recording, Clarity12:30 Recap + Your One-Phrase Challenge

Over the past 12 months, there's been a lot of talk about the future of work, some of it designed to make a bigger splash, some of it ill-considered and some of it downright impractical. A lot of it has subsequently been retracted. Denis Barnard gives a cursory glance at some of the things that have been said.  (43) Denis (Wallace) Barnard | LinkedInWebsite https://www.greenrivertechnology.world/#HRIS #HumanResources #HRTech #HRSoftware #Podcast #GreenRiverTechnology #leader #leadership

AN HR HALLOWE'EN SCARY STORY – WITH A PRIZE!  Part Two of a tale that'll make you hide behind the sofa!. Feel the excruciating toe-curling fear as we accompany Mary The HR Director further on her quest for new HR software.  At the end of this part, there will be details of how to win a prize for some aspect of this story, so stay tuned!  (43) Denis (Wallace) Barnard | LinkedInWebsite https://www.greenrivertechnology.world/#HRIS #HumanResources #HRTech #HRSoftware #Podcast #GreenRiverTechnology #leader #leadership

Are we in HR being measured correctly? Denis looks at some of the measures currently applied to HR, and suggests some radical alternatives which might give better insight as to the function's current performance.  (43) Denis (Wallace) Barnard | LinkedInWebsite https://www.greenrivertechnology.world/#HRIS #HumanResources #HRTech #HRSoftware #Podcast #GreenRiverTechnology #leader #leadership

AN HR HALLOWE'EN SCARY STORY – WITH A PRIZE!  Part One of a tale that'll make you hide behind the sofa! Feel the excruciating toe-curling fear as we accompany Mary The HR Director on her quest for new HR software.  At the end of Part Two there will be details of how to win a prize for some aspect of this story, so stay tuned for the second episode! (43) Denis (Wallace) Barnard | LinkedInWebsite https://www.greenrivertechnology.world/#HRIS #HumanResources #HRTech #HRSoftware #Podcast #GreenRiverTechnology #leader #leadership

Over the past 12 months there's been a lot of talk about the future of work, some of it designed to make a bigger splash, some of it ill-considered and some of it downright impractical. A lot of it has subsequently been retracted. Denis Barnard gives a cursory glance at some of the things that have been said.  (43) Denis (Wallace) Barnard | LinkedInWebsite https://www.greenrivertechnology.world/#HRIS #HumanResources #HRTech #HRSoftware #Podcast #GreenRiverTechnology #leader #leadership

The Lost World of Human Resources: In this Podcast  I'll be looking at the various forms of prehistoric life and environments that inhabit the Human Resources Lost World plateau, and how HR software should be accelerating evolution. (43) Denis (Wallace) Barnard | LinkedInWebsite https://www.greenrivertechnology.world/#HRIS #HumanResources #HRTech #HRSoftware #Podcast #GreenRiverTechnology #leader #leadership

Denis Barnard, HR Tech specialist of GreenRiver Technology World and HRmeansbusiness talks about the steps HR should consider facilitating the increasing trend for Remote Working.  (43) Denis (Wallace) Barnard | LinkedInWebsite https://www.greenrivertechnology.world/#HRIS #HumanResources #HRTech #HRSoftware #Podcast #GreenRiverTechnology #leader #leadership

In this episode of Strategy with Sally, Sally shares a simple but powerful experiment: notice what happens in your body the next time someone asks, "What do you do?" If you feel calm and clear, your offer is likely aligned. If you feel the internal scramble, over-explaining, or the need to justify it, that's not a confidence issue — it's a clarity issue. Sally explains why blurry offers create friction, why confidence can't fix misalignment, and how refining who your offer is for, the one clear problem it solves, and the specific shift it creates can make selling feel natural again. When your offer is aligned, it doesn't require convincing — it simply makes sense.       Stay Connected & Get Exclusive Access: Join the Private OmniSAM Community: omnisam.com.au/gsdgroup Facebook Group: gsdfb.omnisam.com.au Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/sallysparkscousins Watch the Live Stream & Subscribe for More Updates: OmniSAM YouTube: youtube.com/@omnisamsoftware Sally Sparks-Cousins YouTube: youtube.com/@sallysparkscousins

In this episode of Strategy with Sally, Sally dives into why weeks can feel busy but unproductive, and how fragmented time is often the culprit. Constant context switching, scattered meetings, and squeezing tasks into small gaps prevent real progress and drain energy. She shares a simple but powerful reframe: instead of asking, "When can I fit this in?" ask, "What deserves protection?" By blocking uninterrupted time for the work that truly matters, you create momentum, make meaningful progress, and regain control over your calendar — because busy isn't the goal, momentum is.     Stay Connected & Get Exclusive Access: Join the Private OmniSAM Community: omnisam.com.au/gsdgroup Facebook Group: gsdfb.omnisam.com.au Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/sallysparkscousins Watch the Live Stream & Subscribe for More Updates: OmniSAM YouTube: youtube.com/@omnisamsoftware Sally Sparks-Cousins YouTube: youtube.com/@sallysparkscousins    

When we don't feel confident, our business can't succeed. Confidence impacts how we show up, how we sell, how we lead, and how we connect with others. Yet so many entrepreneurs struggle with self-doubt, fear, and uncertainty—especially in today's world of economic challenges and constant distractions.In this Quick Tip episode, Lianne Kim shares simple, practical tools to help you cultivate confidence in yourself. From breathing exercises to journaling prompts, mantras, and even power posing, you'll learn how to shift your mindset and physiology so you can show up as your most grounded, capable self.In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode,‌ ‌you'll discover:‌Why confidence is essential for business successA quick 30-second breathing exercise to calm your nervous systemJournal prompts to identify when you're at your best (and not at your best)How to create a simple self-confidence mantra that elevates your energyThe power of reading client testimonials to remind yourself of your impactA confidence hack called “power posing” that changes how you feel instantlTimestamps:‌ ‌00:00 – The problem: lack of confidence blocks business success02:00 – Why confidence feels scarce in uncertain times05:00 – Breathing exercise to anchor into confidence08:00 – Journal prompts: when you're at your best vs. not at your best10:00 – Creating a confidence mantra13:00 – Using client testimonials to boost belief in yourself14:00 – Power posing: embodying confidence physically— ‌Connect with me: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liannekimcoach Instagram: @liannekimcoach Join the Mamas & Co. community to get access to valuable resources and the support of likeminded mompreneurs and mentors: https://www.mamasandco.com Instagram: @mamasandco Podcasting support: https://theultimatecreative.com

Send a textIn this quick-tip episode of The Private Practice Survival Guide, Brandon Siegel breaks down three practical ways to improve your direct mail results by sharpening one thing most campaigns get wrong: the call to action (CTA). He explains what a CTA actually is, why clarity beats cleverness, and how to structure a single, bold next step your audience can understand in five seconds or less.You'll learn how to reduce friction (so people can act fast), how to use urgency without sounding gimmicky, and how to align your direct mail CTA with a mobile-optimized landing page experience that converts. Brandon also walks through a standout case study: a clinic that used a retention-based Hawaii vacation incentive to attract and hire five physical therapists in 180 days—showing how lifestyle-driven CTAs can outperform cash bonuses when they reflect culture, values, and long-term commitment.If you want higher ROI from direct mail—whether you're recruiting, generating leads, or filling schedules—this episode provides a simple CTA checklist you can apply immediately, plus a clear action step to audit your last campaign and upgrade what happens next.Welcome to Private Practice Survival Guide Podcast hosted by Brandon Seigel! Brandon Seigel, President of Wellness Works Management Partners, is an internationally known private practice consultant with over fifteen years of executive leadership experience. Seigel's book "The Private Practice Survival Guide" takes private practice entrepreneurs on a journey to unlocking key strategies for surviving―and thriving―in today's business environment. Now Brandon Seigel goes beyond the book and brings the same great tips, tricks, and anecdotes to improve your private practice in this companion podcast. Get In Touch With MePodcast Website: https://www.privatepracticesurvivalguide.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonseigel/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonseigel/https://wellnessworksmedicalbilling.com/Private Practice Survival Guide Book This show is proudly produced at PS Studios — learn more https://www.psstudios.co

February is Heart Health Awareness Month! Let these "conversation hearts" open up the discussion about the leading cause of death in America: heart disease! Stay Sweet and Treat your heart to better health - with Dr Oakley's Quick Tips!

Let's have an honest conversation about sugar. Not the dramatic "never touch it again" version. Not the fluffy "everything in moderation" script that keeps you stuck year after year. Just truth. In this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, Jamie Belz, FNTP, MHC, breaks down what's really happening when you say, "I just need something sweet at night." A sweet tooth is not a personality trait. It is a neurological and metabolic pattern. And that is good news, because patterns can be retrained. Jamie walks you through: The 0 to 90 minute biochemical timeline of a sugar hit How dopamine spikes create urgency, not satisfaction Why crashes feel like irritability, anxiety, fogginess, and more cravings How insulin resistance, poor sleep, stress, and nutrient deficiencies intensify the cycle How modern candy is engineered to override your nervous system How childhood reward wiring shapes adult cravings Why artificial sweeteners and "zero sugar" swaps keep the addiction loop alive What taste bud rehabilitation actually looks like The NTA-inspired "avoid, okay, better, best" framework for treats Practical nutrient-dense dessert ideas that nourish rather than hijack your brain This is about empowerment to break free from the vicious "blood sugar rollercoaster." Sugar lights up the same reward pathways as addictive substances. That is neuroscience, not exaggeration. But your body is adaptable. When you lower your sweetness threshold, fruit tastes sweeter, dark chocolate becomes satisfying, and ultra-processed candy starts to feel like too much. If you are ready to reshape your relationship with sugar instead of white-knuckling it, this episode is for you. ____________________ Additional Resources: ⁠Episode 28⁠ – Blood Sugar 101 Episode 29 - Quick Tips for Blood Sugar Regulation Episode 62 - Quick Tips From Your Blood Sugar Bestie  Find a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP): ⁠NTA Practitioner Directory⁠ Work with a practitioner directly through the NTA. Book a consultation: NTA HEALTH __________________ Please hit SUBSCRIBE, leave a 5-Star review, and connect with us on22 Spotify comments!  

Send a textClick here: Learn More & Register for NPG Iconic ... The Greatest Leadership & Culture  Event Ever Created for Orthodontists  Click here: Schedule an Online Consultation with our Podcast Host and Founder & CEO, of New Patient Group, Brian WrightThank you to our Sponsorshttps://newpatientgroup.comhttps://wrightchat.comIf your bonus plan pays for signatures today but ignores wins tomorrow, you're training your team to abandon your best prospects. We pull back the curtain on a costly flaw hiding in many practices: same-day-only incentives that deflate morale, raise churn, and starve the pipeline. The fix isn't more pressure at the money moment; it's smarter, teamwide incentives that reward consistent follow-up and real conversion over time.We start with the anxiety every owner knows: that hollow feeling when the pending list runs dry. Then we reframe the pending list as a core business asset—inventory you can shape with thoughtful systems. You'll hear a real-world case from a practice where treatment coordinators loved new processes yet felt helpless, because their bonus vanished the second a patient walked out without signing. We show how today's shoppers call five offices, visit three, and need a trust-rich journey across every touchpoint, from the first phone call to the clinical handoff.Next, we map a practical playbook for turning prospects into starts: a steady cadence of calls, texts, emails, and short personalized videos; messages that evolve from education to objection-handling; and micro-commitments that lower friction, like reserving a start date or pre-approving financing. Then we connect process to pay. Instead of isolating the treatment coordinator, we propose a shared pool that rewards overall conversion within 30 to 60 days, with a smaller kicker for same-day signatures. Reception, clinical assistants, and digital intake all share in the outcome because they shape trust long before the contract appears.By the end, you'll have a clear blueprint: treat the pipeline like gold, coach the team to follow through with empathy and precision, and align incentives with behaviors that actually drive starts. Ready to replace guesswork with a system that compounds wins? Subscribe for future deep dives, share this with a colleague who needs a bonus reboot, and leave a quick review to tell us the one follow-up tactic you're adopting this week.

Send a textWe tackle a reality most practice owners are feeling: digital marketing is getting more expensive, more crowded, and less predictable. As search and social costs rise, “disruptive” marketing is shifting from being optional to being a competitive advantage—especially in a world where digital saturation makes it harder for practices to stand out and be remembered.This episode makes the case for direct mail as a high-impact channel again—not as a generic flyer, but as a tactile, value-forward experience that earns attention. From creative mail concepts (including gift cards and non-traditional formats) to why “they're always listening” across platforms, the discussion highlights how modern direct mail complements digital strategy instead of competing with it. The key is value: messaging that helps the recipient, builds trust, and creates a clear reason to respond.You'll get into the operational side of what makes direct mail work today: CRM-triggered campaigns, the importance of clean data, and dialing in your Ideal Client Profile so you mail to the right people at the right time. The episode closes by tying performance back to fundamentals—cost of acquisition, credibility signals (like correct name spelling), and the role of measurable direct mail stats—grounded with a practical marketing mindset influenced by leaders.Welcome to Private Practice Survival Guide Podcast hosted by Brandon Seigel! Brandon Seigel, President of Wellness Works Management Partners, is an internationally known private practice consultant with over fifteen years of executive leadership experience. Seigel's book "The Private Practice Survival Guide" takes private practice entrepreneurs on a journey to unlocking key strategies for surviving―and thriving―in today's business environment. Now Brandon Seigel goes beyond the book and brings the same great tips, tricks, and anecdotes to improve your private practice in this companion podcast. Get In Touch With MePodcast Website: https://www.privatepracticesurvivalguide.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonseigel/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonseigel/https://wellnessworksmedicalbilling.com/Private Practice Survival Guide Book This show is proudly produced at PS Studios — learn more https://www.psstudios.co

⭐️⭐️   Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️  In this Quick Tip episode, Fiona explores a simple but powerful question: are we actually making time for creativity?From putting physical limits on phone scrolling to rethinking what we do with small pockets of time, this episode is a gentle reminder that creativity doesn't need hours, perfection, or big plans. Sometimes it just needs 15 minutes.Fiona shares practical ways to reclaim those moments, reduce friction, and make space for creativity, curiosity and calm in everyday life.You'll learn:Why stopping scrolling isn't enough without replacing it intentionallyHow 15 minutes, five times a week can change how you think and feelSimple, low-effort ways to bring creativity back into your routineHow to remove friction so creative habits actually stickA grounding listen for anyone feeling time-poor, overstimulated, or disconnected from their creative self.⭐️⭐️   Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️  Connect with My Daily Business:Instagram: @mydailybusiness_TikTok: @mydailybusinessEmail: hello@mydailybusiness.comWebsite: mydailybusiness.comResources mentioned:That Paper Joint collage classesGroup Coaching 2026AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business OwnersMy Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses ⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

Good communication can change everything - and this episode is packed with practical, bite-sized advice to help families strengthen how they connect throughout their journey.  Annie & Caitlin share quick, actionable tips for communicating with agencies, and adoption professionals, all through the lens of respect and compassion.  This conversation reminds listeners that communication isn't about saying the perfect thing, but about showing up with consistency, clarity, and care.  Whether you're navigating paperwork or heartfelt conversations, this episode leaves you with takeaways you can put into practice.  Follow TinyHearts Collective on Instagram! Want to learn more about who we are and what we do, head to our website for more info! 

Feeling a little AI fatigue? Let's lighten things up. In this episode, I chat with my good friend, Terri Trespicio, about how she's using AI in surprisingly personal ways — like tracking what she eats, organizing ideas, and even getting unstuck creatively. It's a reminder that this powerful tool isn't just for business — and that experimenting can actually be… fun.  And if you like what you hear, we'd love it if you write a review, subscribe and/or sign up for Quick Tips at Marketing-Mentor.com

Systems don't fail because you're bad at them — they fail because they're built for the "perfect" version of you. In today's quick tip, Sally breaks down how to create simple, boring systems that actually work on your busiest, most distracted days — not just when you're well-rested and on top of everything.

Send a textIn this Private Practice Survival Guide quick tip, Brandon reframes HR as the single biggest catalyst for owner freedom—because the path from burned-out operator to strategic CEO is built on people systems, not more hustle. He explains why many private practice owners feel trapped in constant turnover, confrontation, and decision fatigue, and makes the case that a strategic HR function becomes the “leadership engine” that fuels growth, accountability, and organizational impact.You'll learn three core ways HR transforms the private practice owner's role: (1) building scalable infrastructure through org charts, role clarity, SOPs, onboarding, and performance systems that eliminate bottlenecks; (2) protecting culture and accountability by translating founder values into daily leadership behaviors, strengthening engagement, and developing leadership pipelines; and (3) turning HR into a data-driven strategy arm by tracking workforce analytics, turnover cost models, compensation strategy, and training investment—so HR earns a true seat at the executive table.The episode closes with a real-world case study from a pediatric therapy practice, showing how strategic (including fractional) HR leadership helped scale from 15 to 50 employees across two locations in 18 months, improved administrative efficiency, redesigned compensation tied to productivity and outcomes, and delivered substantial ROI—ultimately enabling the owner to step out of reactive management and into CEO-level leadership. If you want your practice to run without you being in every lane, this episode lays out the HR operating system that makes it possible.Welcome to Private Practice Survival Guide Podcast hosted by Brandon Seigel! Brandon Seigel, President of Wellness Works Management Partners, is an internationally known private practice consultant with over fifteen years of executive leadership experience. Seigel's book "The Private Practice Survival Guide" takes private practice entrepreneurs on a journey to unlocking key strategies for surviving―and thriving―in today's business environment. Now Brandon Seigel goes beyond the book and brings the same great tips, tricks, and anecdotes to improve your private practice in this companion podcast. Get In Touch With MePodcast Website: https://www.privatepracticesurvivalguide.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonseigel/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonseigel/https://wellnessworksmedicalbilling.com/Private Practice Survival Guide Book This show is proudly produced at PS Studios — learn more https://www.psstudios.co

This episode is all about the (sometimes surprising) benefits of comprehensive financing! Kristy breaks down why putting together a FULL plan for health will help patients and your practice in the long run. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: The Dental A Team (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. Thank you so much for being here. I want you to know that the Dental A Team, we truly, truly love what we do. And I wanna start this out by just thanking all of you for allowing us to be here. I know we're with you in your car or while you're getting ready in the morning or while you're falling asleep at night, I don't know, maybe in your team meeting, but we're here with you somewhere or I wouldn't be able to say this and we value and appreciate that, the consulting team specifically.   We love what we do, we love helping clients, we love helping people, we love helping practices and practice owners build a business that works for them and not them always working for the business. So I'm just super excited to be here today. I wanted to just shout out you guys, massive thank you for the support that you give us, that you continue to bring to us and just know we're here. Dental A Team is here for all of your needs and just reach out, Hello@TheDentalATeam.com anytime you need us. And I have with me today,   Kristy, Miss Kristy, I adore you. Thank you so much for being here. I said on a different podcast we recorded that we have a slew of time together today and I'm just, I love it. It is the best way to end a call week. So thank you, Kristy, for being here with me today. How are you? And I'm excited because I think you're really excited about this topic. So how are you doing, Kristy?   The Dental A Team (01:17) Yeah,   I'm doing well. I'm grateful to have time with you. We don't always get time during the week, so I'm getting some extra Tiff time and it feels good to end the week this way.   The Dental A Team (01:30) I agree. I agree. I committed recently, just so everyone knows, to being more intentional about my one-on-one time with the consultants. it really made me not just podcasting, but like actual one-on-one time. But it made me think yesterday while I was going through the schedule, kind of figuring it out, it made me think of doctors too and practices. And this is not in alignment with our, get to it, we'll get to profit in a second, but it is kind of in alignment with profit because   We tend to forget, we just get in the machine of doing and in the machine of business and we forget that there's people and that you're not the only one who's busy or stressed or what have you and that the team is counting on you, the team needs you. So my leads and my doctors, it's just like a friendly nudge, a friendly reminder that if you're feeling stressed, you probably need to open up some time in your schedule to insert some team time. And while we push our clients to do one-on-ones, I do one-on-ones every month.   with our consultants, but sometimes you just need one-on-one time that's not a one-on-one. You know what I mean? You just need connection. And that's what I call it, is I call it our connection time. So we have our one-on-ones, and then we have our connection time. And I think in office, it's a little bit easier, because you guys are side-by-side and you're talking, but still, to just have that 10, 15 minutes, it's like, hey girl, tell me how your life is. What's new? What's going on? And really connect with people.   It's my strong nudge to remind you guys to give the kudos, give the connection, and make time for the people who are there doing this with you. So, Kristy, thank you. Thank you for bringing that up. And I am thoroughly enjoying this because I've had so much Kristy time and I get time tomorrow morning. So I am really enjoying this week and it really lights my life up. So thank you. Now.   The Dental A Team (03:17) You're welcome.   I was going to tell you, I love that you say that and I truly do believe this does tie to profits. And I know in practice we're super, super busy. I like to call it, go break bread with your people. Like be intentional with the time, even if you have to combine it, go break bread, take them out, get the work done on reviewing what you need to review, but then connect as people. And I do think that that reaps rewards in your profits because   The Dental A Team (03:24) I agree.   The Dental A Team (03:47) The teams that do this are more connected and they jive together. So I do think it ties together.   The Dental A Team (03:53) I agree, thank you, I agree.   Now tell me, Kristy, we've got quick tips to increase profit, and honestly, this is a quick tip to increase profit. We'll get you a couple more, but Kristy, tell me, because I agree, I think the connection does, but what about the connection do you think it is that does help the profit? It does help people really be on the same page and same team? What is that doing for the bottom line from a numbers standpoint? Because we can see it from an emotional standpoint and the relationship, but from a numbers standpoint, what do you see?   in those practices that do go break bread together.   The Dental A Team (04:26) Yeah, I love that you say that because it's connecting as humans and also like letting us see each other in different ways. It again, we talk about this so much. We look through loops, the providers do looking for problems. So really good at being nitpicky and finding problems. And you know, maybe you have the teammate that was late three times this week. And when you actually sit down and find out   my gosh, their grandma's going through cancer and you didn't know. It just sheds things in a different light and it lets us serve each other versus when we're in that critical mindset, we pull apart. So it really does connect us together. And when we're connected together, even the person that's going through the trauma or turmoil, they feel safe in the environment and protected and lifted up by their team. So they can leave it at the door.   I know we talk about that all the time and as humans, it's almost a false thing to say, because when you're in turmoil, it just doesn't stop. But when you know people understand, it can be your freeing space for just a few minutes or a few hours while you're at work. So it creates a different understanding and it allows you to connect as a team.   The Dental A Team (05:42) Yeah, and thank you. I agree. And that in itself, I think allows you all to be on the same ⁓ wavelength, like the same page we're connected where we're able, well, we're able to ask better questions and we're more comfortable, we're more vulnerable, and we're able to say when we need help. And I think that's massive because when we can be vulnerable with each other and say, hey, I'm not, I don't know what this means. I don't know how to credential a doctor.   tell me what do you suggest? Where can I learn it? Or we're just able to speak to problems that we're having or areas we need help in. Makes it easier to ensure that we are hitting those goals, because otherwise we're kind of faking it till we make it, thinking I'm the only one with an issue and I'm the only one who's stressed out and I'm the only one sitting in this space. But when you do have that alignment and connection, it's much easier for a team to be vulnerable with each other.   And then we actually can push KPIs and we can push goals and we can create profit because we're in alignment.   The Dental A Team (06:46) Yeah, you know what's funny? I went through a HR course one time and I remember them saying the biggest thing that's going to determine a new employee staying is how well they feel received. And I like to say truly, like, that goes for all your team members. And sometimes when we get in the rut of our day to day and we see the same faces every day, we forget to take care of each other. And so taking   Like I said, it doesn't have to be fancy, but get out of your space and reconnect as a human. It's gonna reap rewards on how they serve your patients too. They're gonna show up differently for each other and patients.   The Dental A Team (07:23) Yeah. Yeah.   ⁓ that's a massive one. Yeah, you're right. You're right. I love it. Thank you, Kristy That was that was fun. I know that wasn't ⁓ what you had in mind yet, but I it. I liked it. So everyone, there's one quick tip. ⁓ I think it's quick. think it's it's easy, but it's intentional. So you have to be very intentional about your schedule and how you're going to accomplish it. So set your goal. Do the thing. Now, Kristy, I am really intrigued and excited to hear your   Quick tip on, what do we call it? Increasing profit is what we're calling this one. So your quick tip on increasing profit. What is your, what is it? I'm so excited. You guys, she just like lit up when I told her. She's like, I've got an idea. And I'm just as shocked as you all are to hear it here. We're all hearing it the first time together. Let's go, let's hear it.   The Dental A Team (08:15) You think I'm going to say AR and I'm not.   The Dental A Team (08:18) I did!   The Dental A Team (08:21) Actually, it is part of it and we'll get to it. But the one that I'm thinking about right now is get to comprehensive financing. Everybody wants to just phase out phase one and you guys are tripping over dollars to make two. Like find a solution that gets people healthy. Then you can always back up to phase one if we can't find a solution. But so many times we dive into just the first phase.   The Dental A Team (08:29) Mm.   The Dental A Team (08:48) and we tap people out and then it's not till next year. So just try something different and get permission to share all you see clinically so your TC's can present comprehensive finances.   The Dental A Team (09:05) my gosh, you did. You came in swinging with that one. Okay, thank you. That is brilliant and I love that. And it is a quick tip. Now explain, define, make definitions here. So what would comprehensive financing by that, what do you mean?   The Dental A Team (09:19) What I mean is out of everything the doctor talked about, the total cost to get you healthy is, right? Presenting and finding a solution so they have a plan to get healthy. We're always gonna let the patient be in the driver's seat so we can do it in their timeframe or however their budget allows. But for the most part, give them a plan to be healthy, especially if that's what their goal is versus I don't wanna shock them. Literally the other day I had   a doc on and I was like, okay, so what you're telling me is if I come into you as a new patient and you're my doctor and you think I have cancer, you're not going to tell me that you're going to like just plant a little seed and then you're going to it come back and you're going to spring it on me. get permission. Well, number one, get in relationship with your patient and find out what their goals are and then get permission to share. And then also tell them we're going to   The Dental A Team (10:01) haha   The Dental A Team (10:15) we're gonna do this, they get to decide how fast or how slow we go. And so with that, then it can guide you because so many times I was telling, I remember back when I very first started, there was a doctor and he'd treatment plan crowns in all quadrants. And of course it was an elderly lady that had a budget, lived on a fixed budget. And I thought I was doing great, because I was just gonna get the first tooth done that was broken and obvious.   And one month later she called and was like, all I was doing was eating bread and that tooth broke. And I was like, so truly had I presented a solution that fit in her budget and she could get them all done at the same time, it would have been better for her and the practice. So I'm just challenging you to start with everything and then you can always go backward and you will capture more.   The Dental A Team (10:48) no.   The Dental A Team (11:12) doing that.   The Dental A Team (11:14) I love that idea. how does, thank you for the definition, how does that improve the profit point for them?   The Dental A Team (11:22) Yeah, you're doing more treatment on one person. It doesn't take as many patients and ⁓ I can schedule it all right now. And in fact, know, the same doctor that I was talking about, and I say this when I'm coaching my clients, I wish I was a brilliant person that thought about it, and I didn't even think about it at the time. It was years later when I learned better, but that doctor used to do wisdom teeth and practice.   And so I'd sit there and we'd diagnose people with fillings all over their mouth and he'd say, ⁓ you don't want to be numb on both sides. It's so uncomfortable. We'll do this side, then that side. And the next patient would come and they'd need wisdom teeth and he'd go, ⁓ you want them to do them all at the same time. You don't want to go through that again. Just we'll up everything. And I'm like, wait a minute. It was good for this person, but not that. How about we just let them decide? Do you want to do more, right? Versus, or do you want to do less and come more often?   The Dental A Team (12:13) Yeah.   The Dental A Team (12:19) So again, it doesn't take as many people and it slows down your day if we're doing getting people healthy.   The Dental A Team (12:19) Yeah.   Yeah, I love that because it's building better blocks in your schedule. It's utilizing your time. Your dollar per hour is going to increase and you're not as busy. You're not running around from patient to patient and room to room quite as much because you've got bigger cases that you're working on at a time. Yeah.   The Dental A Team (12:49) You got it. And naturally,   your overhead goes down. I used one instead of five bibs. I used one saliva ejector instead, you know.   The Dental A Team (12:53) Yeah.   Mm   hmm. Yeah. Yeah. And time in the chair, marketing dollars spent. Yeah. And you're targeting a different demographic of patient avatar, because you're targeting a patient avatar that wants to get healthy and can figure out the finances with you rather than just new patients who might need things diagnosed. I love that. Well, you you shocked me. You did it. I love that. So   The Dental A Team (13:03) Yeah.   You got it.   Yeah.   The Dental A Team (13:26) And I think actually those really tie in together now that I was going to repeat them and really in order to comprehensively diagnose and finance, right, to get the dollars for that, the team has to be in alignment. Like those things just don't, they don't happen for teams that aren't on board with your dental philosophies. And in order to be on board with your dental philosophies, you got to be connected as humans.   or they do start, I'm hands down telling you the truth from experience. If you lose the connection, they start to doubt you and what they're doing and what you're doing. They start really looking with a fine tooth comb at the things and it's just not worth it. So the connection piece, I do believe, like you said, it helps the profit points in multiple ways. And I think that's how to spearhead the comprehensive diagnosis and financing.   The Dental A Team (14:00) you   The Dental A Team (14:23) Also because then I can see a hygiene department who's on board with getting people healthy, co-diagnosing more comprehensively and pushing doctors to remember to diagnose comprehensively, which also will help on all areas, obviously.   The Dental A Team (14:38) Absolutely. I love that you say that. And I always use the saying Tiff, ⁓ happy team creates happy patients. You know, it happens by default. If you have a happy team, they serve the patients well and the money follows.   The Dental A Team (14:53) Yeah.   Yeah, absolutely. I totally agree with you. think everything that we do in life, if we can come at it with the right mindset and the right energy, we're pouring out the right, if we're pouring out the energy we want to receive, we can only see that energy. And so we only receive that energy. And even when people come across with a different energy, we're like, ⁓ dang, but it doesn't hit, it doesn't penetrate. It doesn't shake our whole days. And I remember so many times having team members that are like,   this Tiff, this patient said this, this and this that ruined my whole day. And I'm like, well, why the, why are you giving them that power? Like, what do you mean? It's 11 a.m. Like we got, we got six more hours together, lady. Like, what are we doing here? So when you have that connection and I have had, know, when I was in office, I was office manager, I did all the things wrong and I did some things right. And I learned and I, and I failed and I stumbled and I got back up and   I know one of the hardest pieces of culture was towing that line of being the supportive, you can come vent, friend, manager, and being the accountability space of like, we're gonna find solutions and just building the culture and the energy. it's not easy, it's hard and it takes work and it really takes, think everyone, you said it earlier, just really being in alignment.   with where we're headed and being connected on a relationship level that isn't just, it's personal and we've got this tangible relationship in between us, but it's also here because of those goals, because of what we're after, because of what we're doing, if that makes sense, rather than it just being the friendship. Yeah.   The Dental A Team (16:45) Yes, 100 %   I agree with you.   The Dental A Team (16:49) ⁓ I love that. So comprehensive diagnosis in general, I think helps profit points and then allowing your team the space and the ways to finance. What have you seen, Kristy, in your ⁓ experience, the best ways to do that? you said, within a budget, what are they doing? How are they doing this?   The Dental A Team (17:12) Yeah, well, again, I think it's getting in relationship with the patient and finding out what they really want, what's bringing them in. I mean, we talk about you got to, I say patients buy what they want, not necessarily what they need, right? And in dentistry, again, I'm there with you, we do things backward. We all want to say they're buying implants. No, no, no, they're buying what the implant gives them. They're not buying implants, but we want to   focus on, look at this, you know? And so we have to get to their level and figure out what is it gonna give them and tie everything back to that. And when you achieve that and you can show them how to get what they want, you're gonna win, you're gonna win. And then it's just about making it fit in their budget. So.   The Dental A Team (17:43) Yeah.   Yeah, to the patient drivers. Yeah. Yeah,   I remember I had ⁓ one of the first all on four cases that my doctor I worked for ever did. He, it was in the TC room and I remember hearing the treatment coordinator being like, what about that? Like, what do you miss eating? And the guy was like, I want a steak. I haven't had a steak in so long.   because he just had regular dentures. He's like, I want to chew a steak. And I remember, he wasn't buying an all-in-four denture. He was buying the steak. He was buying the lifestyle that he wanted to live. And I remember him coming back later and being like, I ate so much steak. He was just so happy. And the issues or the... ⁓   Like the rubbing, know, there's just so many, there's so many tweaks all in fours. They come with so many headaches, that's okay. He was like, I'm fine with it. I can still, I can eat my steak. Like let's fix it, let's keep going. But you're right. And anything we do in life in general, Brody used to say to me, we go to the store. He still does this, he's 17. But he's like, is it a want or a need? Mom, is it a want or a need? Yeah, my little four year old in the cart. I'm like, bro, we're here for me. So you don't need to ask me those questions.   But is it a want or a need? And I'd be like, well, it's a want that serves a need. And so we're buying, I'm buying it, right? But those are the spaces that we think people are buying for need, right? And that it's like, I'm buying an implant because I'm missing a tooth, but we're buying an implant because I want to be able to eat. We don't buy things just for need, we buy things typically.   I'll buy the expensive toilet paper because I want an expensive toilet paper lifestyle. I need the toilet paper, right? Like you're gonna, everything you do in life is based off of a want. So I love that you said that, Kristy, thank you. And you did, you came in with a shocker. I was so excited and my gosh, you nailed it. It was a home run. So I love it. I think we gave two quick tips on how to increase profit. I think they're very easily implemented. Again, easy versus intentional.   The Dental A Team (19:52) Yeah.   The Dental A Team (20:15) Be intentional and Kristy, thank you so much. I can go all day on action items, but if you had to serve them with two action items today, what would you tell them to do?   The Dental A Team (20:27) Ooh, boy, get in relationship with your team and see them as humans first and foremost, and then choose to get out of your comfort zone and share with your patients everything. Get permission to share everything and ease them and tell them you're gonna be here for the journey and we're gonna do it in their timeframe. Let them choose, don't choose for   The Dental A Team (20:49) nailed it. Yep, I love it. Thank you. Awesome. All right, listeners, I hope you loved this one as much as I loved this one. I had fun. Kristy, thank you for taking us down that journey. It was beautifully expansive. And if you guys can even just take a little glimpse into what it's like working with Kristy, today was your day. And Kristy, your phenomenal consultant, all of your years of experience and intuitiveness, if I might say.   Really provide you with some stellar services to give to our clients and the the Dental A Team listeners So thank you for being here Kristy and thank you for your knowledge everyone listening Drop her a five-star freaking review you guys. This is Kristy nailed it today and I want to see those five stars So drop us a five star below. Let us know that you enjoyed this topic Let us know what you're implementing right away and as always you can reach out to us at Hello@TheDentalATeam.com and   at TheDentalATeam.com website. You can sign up for a quick little consult with us, you guys. Our team is phenomenal. We're really great at keying in on some easy, implementable things that you can do right away, whether you start working with us or not. We will always give you some tools. go reach out and we cannot wait to hear from you all. Thanks.  

In this Quick Tip episode, I'm exploring something that can either elevate your speaking game or trip you up - speaker archetypes.  Here's some of the ones you might have come across... Storyteller. Teacher. Provocateur. Authority. But if you've ever found yourself feeling slightly "off" on stage, even when your content is good, this episode might explain why. In this episode, I'm exploring the pressure, (often at the heart of some speaking coaching systems), to pick and swap styles as you move through your talk. We'll look at why that way of thinking can subtly mask your personality, why some performance advice creates more confusion than clarity, and why the way actors approach a script might be a more useful lens for speakers. This episode isn't about giving you another label. It's about helping you notice what stays consistent, even when everything else in a talk changes. What you'll discover:  The hidden pitfalls of rigid speaker archetypes and how they can negatively impact your performance. The subtle way "presenter mode" can creep in without you noticing     A question most speakers never ask about how they show up on stage A perspective borrowed from acting that might shift how you think about speaking     The difference between changing tone and changing who you are Why some talks feel technically solid but emotionally flat Why this conversation matters before you ever think about humour Enjoy! If you'd like to watch the video of the episode, it will be available soon. Speaking Resources: Grab Your From Blank Page to Stage Guide and Nail the Topic for a Client Winning Talk: https://saraharcher.co.uk/newguide-tsc  Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge: https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge  To share your thoughts:                                                   ·   leave a comment below. ·   Share this show on X, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out: ·   Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)  

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Courses don't fail because the content is bad — they fail because there's too much of it. People aren't paying for information; they're paying for clarity and speed. Teach only what your students need to know next. Progress beats completeness every time. Bottom line: Your job isn't to teach everything you know — it's to move your students from stuck to clear. ✨ Stay Connected & Get Exclusive Access: Join the Private OmniSAM Community: omnisam.com.au/gsdgroup Facebook Group: gsdfb.omnisam.com.au Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/sallysparkscousins Watch the Live Stream & Subscribe for More Updates: OmniSAM YouTube: youtube.com/@omnisamsoftware Sally Sparks-Cousins YouTube: youtube.com/@sallysparkscousins

You move fast in this episode, stacking Quick Tips that shave friction off your day almost immediately. You tell Siri to take notes on command, record audio directly inside Notes with native transcripts, and pull off smarter gestures in CarPlay Maps and iOS 26 Safari that feel hidden in plain sight. You tame the Camera side button, rename files faster from Finder and app toolbars, and generally remind yourself that small muscle-memory tweaks compound into real time saved. This is the kind of workflow polish that keeps you ahead instead of catching up. Then the conversation sharpens. You dig into why troubleshooting advice can be too eager to fix the wrong problem, unpack what “absolute mode” thinking really means, and react to Apple's acquisition moves and fresh AirTag releases. Listener questions take you into practical territory like grabbing a single frame from video, sharing iCloud calendars with Android users, and understanding how features get quietly “nerfed,” leading to Pilot Pete’s perfectly named Newly Effectuated Reduced Functionality. You wrap with Cool Stuff Found that spans Vision Pro accessories, immersive gaming, and travel-ready power. The throughline is clear: know what still works, notice what's been taken away, and adapt before it costs you time. Don't Get Caught. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1127 for Monday, February 2nd, 2026 February 2nd: The Record of a Sneeze Day MGG Monthly Giveaway – Enter to win a copy of Copilot Money! The MGG Merch Store is Live! Quick Tips 00:00:01 Gene-QT-Hey Siri, Take a Note 00:03:48 Ian-QT-In Notes, Record Audio and Save the transcript natively! (Use the paper clip icon) 00:06:52 rnDoug-QT-1126-Zoom in CarPlay Maps with a special double-tap (and Peter, too) 00:10:32 Tom-1126-Hold down on URL Bar to close tab (and more) on iOS 26 00:11:13 Bill-QT-1126-Swipe Up on URL bar for All Tabs View on iPhone 00:12:53 Todd-QT-Camera Settings to Get Side Camera Button to do your bidding! 00:17:44 Bill-QT-1126-Rename files in Finder and from apps’ Toolbar Sponsors 00:21:24 SPONSOR: Tempo. For a limited time, Tempo is offering our listeners SIXTY PERCENT OFF your first box! Go to TempoMeals.com/MGG. 00:22:52 SPONSOR: Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll when you start at gusto.com/MGG We Need To Talk 00:24:12 Craig-ChatGPT is too hasty to troubleshoot my tech issues ChatGPT Absolute Mode Hey, Did You Hear? 00:41:23 Apple acquires secretive Q․ai startup for $2 billion 00:45:40 New AirTags from Apple Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:50:21 Rob-How can I copy one frame from a video? yt-dlp (install with ‘brew install yt-dlp') PullTube and Downie (also available in Setapp) What does NERF stand for when someone kills functionality Newly Effectuated Reduced Functionality 01:03:04 Larry-How can I share my iCloud calendar with an Android user? OneCalendar Sync for iCloud Cool Stuff Found 01:09:04 Adam-CSF-Apple Vision Pro Dual Knit Band Demeo on Vision Pro 01:12:29 DLH-CSF-Anker Prime 25W 3-in-1 Travel charger 01:16:36 MGG 1127 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly MGG's CES 2026 Sponsors Pilot Pete's Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam's new podcast! Dave's Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) Podcasts MGG Merch is Available! Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week's MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews feedback@macgeekgab.com 224-888-GEEK Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

Send us a textMost leaders think payroll is a simple math problem. This conversation breaks down why it is more complex—and why the way you classify, pay, and structure your team directly impacts profitability, valuation, retention, and culture. From the real differences between W-2 employees and 1099 contractors to exempt vs. non-exempt rules, the episode clarifies what “Uncle Sam gets paid either way” actually means and why a contractor-heavy model can limit the value of a business.You will learn how to evaluate compensation beyond salary by valuing time, calculating employee pay-to-time ratios, and tracking Total People Expense as a core operating percentage. The discussion covers productivity pay, incentive alignment, and the “business algorithm” leaders can use to connect employee risk, margin, and ownership-based motivation—plus how to build crucial benchmarks and review timelines so every employee has a roadmap.Finally, the episode shifts from spreadsheets to leadership: how to see more than numbers, offer options without losing accountability (including overtime and hybrid hourly structures), define work-life balance clearly, and improve employer branding so your marketing attracts the right workers. It closes with practical context around global wage equivalency and market salary stats to ground decisions in reality.Welcome to Private Practice Survival Guide Podcast hosted by Brandon Seigel! Brandon Seigel, President of Wellness Works Management Partners, is an internationally known private practice consultant with over fifteen years of executive leadership experience. Seigel's book "The Private Practice Survival Guide" takes private practice entrepreneurs on a journey to unlocking key strategies for surviving―and thriving―in today's business environment. Now Brandon Seigel goes beyond the book and brings the same great tips, tricks, and anecdotes to improve your private practice in this companion podcast. Get In Touch With MePodcast Website: https://www.privatepracticesurvivalguide.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonseigel/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonseigel/https://wellnessworksmedicalbilling.com/Private Practice Survival Guide Book This show is proudly produced at PS Studios — learn more https://www.psstudios.co

Your feed is filled with braggarts. The lack of "likes" on your posts is depressing. Today's guest, Lynnaire Johnston, author of LinkAbility, has simple solutions to these problems and more. And if you like what you hear, we'd love it if you write a review, subscribe here and sign up for Quick Tips from Marketing Mentor.

Send us a textDo personality tests actually translate into real-world performance—or are they just another hiring trend? In this episode, we break down how personality assessments, when used correctly, can become a powerful predictor of performance, retention, and team effectiveness.The conversation explores why conscientiousness consistently emerges as one of the strongest predictors of success in modern performance models, and why high-performing organizations avoid hiring “yes people” in favor of individuals who bring healthy pushback and critical thinking. You'll learn where personality tests add the most value in the hiring process, how misuse can lead to poor outcomes, and why context matters as much as the data itself.We examine how assessment insights support stronger employee retention, improve human resource management decisions, and help leaders build teams designed for sustained performance—not short-term compliance. Backed by management and HR statistics, this episode shows how personality data can illuminate the path to peak performance when paired with sound leadership and operational discipline.If you're responsible for hiring, managing, or developing teams—and want to move beyond gut instinct into evidence-based decision-making—this episode delivers practical insight you can apply immediately.Welcome to Private Practice Survival Guide Podcast hosted by Brandon Seigel! Brandon Seigel, President of Wellness Works Management Partners, is an internationally known private practice consultant with over fifteen years of executive leadership experience. Seigel's book "The Private Practice Survival Guide" takes private practice entrepreneurs on a journey to unlocking key strategies for surviving―and thriving―in today's business environment. Now Brandon Seigel goes beyond the book and brings the same great tips, tricks, and anecdotes to improve your private practice in this companion podcast. Get In Touch With MePodcast Website: https://www.privatepracticesurvivalguide.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonseigel/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonseigel/https://wellnessworksmedicalbilling.com/Private Practice Survival Guide Book

"I'll just do it myself" sounds responsible — until it becomes the habit that traps you. Every time you step in, you trade time for control, energy for certainty, and short-term relief for long-term pressure. Doing everything yourself doesn't just slow growth — it builds a business that can't move without you. Knowledge stays in your head, systems never get documented, and your availability becomes the bottleneck. Over time, that creates exhaustion, resentment, and the feeling that your business is heavier than it should be. The shift doesn't start with hiring. It starts with a better question. Instead of "Who can I give this to?" ask: "What would need to exist for this not to need me?" Processes, standards, and simple systems make delegation safer — not riskier. Bottom line: You're not failing at leadership. You've just been paying a price no one warned you about — and now you get to choose differently. ✨   Stay Connected & Get Exclusive Access: Join the Private OmniSAM Community: omnisam.com.au/gsdgroup Facebook Group: gsdfb.omnisam.com.au Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/sallysparkscousins Watch the Live Stream & Subscribe for More Updates: OmniSAM YouTube: youtube.com/@omnisamsoftware Sally Sparks-Cousins YouTube: youtube.com/@sallysparkscousins

Consistency isn't who you are — it's how your business is designed. Most people aren't inconsistent; they're exhausted from making too many decisions. When everything requires willpower, consistency breaks down. Not because you're failing, but because there are no defaults or systems in place. Consistent businesses don't rely on motivation. They rely on structure — clear weekly rhythms, simple systems, and realistic expectations. Bottom line: You don't need more discipline. You need fewer decisions. Build better structure, and consistency becomes automatic. ✨ Stay Connected & Get Exclusive Access: Join the Private OmniSAM Community: omnisam.com.au/gsdgroup Facebook Group: gsdfb.omnisam.com.au Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/sallysparkscousins Watch the Live Stream & Subscribe for More Updates: OmniSAM YouTube: youtube.com/@omnisamsoftware Sally Sparks-Cousins YouTube: youtube.com/@sallysparkscousins    

Can you mix filtration media or resins in the same tank? In this Quick Tips episode of It's Your Water, Mike and Denise explain when mixing media can work — and when it leads to serious problems. While it may look like a space-saving shortcut, mixing media often creates backwashing issues, calcification, drain clogging, and contaminant leakage when system design limits are pushed. Learn why cation and anion resins shouldn't be mixed on hard water, when mixing is especially risky for health-related contaminants, and why chambered (plated) tanks are usually the safer, modern approach.  Show Notes Quick Tips Mixing Media

Send us a textIn this Private Practice Survival Guide episode, Brandon Seigel explains how personality assessments become truly useful when you treat them as decision-grade data—not labels. He reframes assessments as a way to understand patterns in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and clarifies a common misunderstanding: someone can be introverted and still enjoy extrovert activities, but that doesn't mean those activities won't exhaust them. The leadership takeaway is simple—don't confuse being good at something with being sustainably wired for it.Brandon outlines a practical framework for implementing assessments inside an organization: define your strategic intent and limit your criteria to 3–5 so the data stays actionable (role fit, predictability, leadership readiness, risk mitigation). He emphasizes that personality tests and skills tests both matter—sharing a hiring story where execution and reliability beat flash—while behavior-based tools can surface performance patterns under pressure. He highlights emotional intelligence as a measurable lever and notes that empathy is valuable, but only when it's channeled into accountability and clear expectations. Welcome to Private Practice Survival Guide Podcast hosted by Brandon Seigel! Brandon Seigel, President of Wellness Works Management Partners, is an internationally known private practice consultant with over fifteen years of executive leadership experience. Seigel's book "The Private Practice Survival Guide" takes private practice entrepreneurs on a journey to unlocking key strategies for surviving―and thriving―in today's business environment. Now Brandon Seigel goes beyond the book and brings the same great tips, tricks, and anecdotes to improve your private practice in this companion podcast. Get In Touch With MePodcast Website: https://www.privatepracticesurvivalguide.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonseigel/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonseigel/https://wellnessworksmedicalbilling.com/Private Practice Survival Guide Book

Send us a textWe break down why the future of effective marketing is no longer transactional, but transformational. Rather than chasing one-time conversions, the conversation reframes marketing as a trust-based, value-driven process built on dialogue, collaboration, and genuine human connection.We explore how shifting the question from “How do I sell to you?” to “Why would you want to succeed with me?” changes outcomes entirely. By focusing on creating real results for clients, brands can deepen loyalty, increase lifetime value, and build referral systems rooted in collaboration instead of incentives alone. The episode also examines how older, relationship-first marketing models succeeded because of trust, and why modern compliance challenges don't eliminate the power of human connection—they demand more intentionality.Through emotional storytelling and real-world examples, including a small but meaningful gesture that sparked a lasting impact, the episode highlights how authenticity, storytelling, and emotional resonance outperform tactics and scripts. Ultimately, relationship-driven marketing isn't about volume—it's about consistency, credibility, and creating experiences people remember and want to share. Welcome to Private Practice Survival Guide Podcast hosted by Brandon Seigel! Brandon Seigel, President of Wellness Works Management Partners, is an internationally known private practice consultant with over fifteen years of executive leadership experience. Seigel's book "The Private Practice Survival Guide" takes private practice entrepreneurs on a journey to unlocking key strategies for surviving―and thriving―in today's business environment. Now Brandon Seigel goes beyond the book and brings the same great tips, tricks, and anecdotes to improve your private practice in this companion podcast. Get In Touch With MePodcast Website: https://www.privatepracticesurvivalguide.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonseigel/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonseigel/https://wellnessworksmedicalbilling.com/Private Practice Survival Guide Book

If you run a service-based business, your success rests on three pillars: people, time, and consistency. Take one away, and the whole business wobbles. Marketing isn't something you "finish" — it's something you grow into. Think of your sales and marketing like human development. In year one, you're learning to walk. You test different lead generation strategies, fall down a lot, and ride a serious rollercoaster. That's normal. The goal isn't perfection — it's discovery. Test 4–7 lead generation methods and find one or two that consistently bring in quality leads. In year two, you're a teenager. You've got a couple of things working, your message is clearer, and the ups and downs aren't as extreme. You're refining your niche, optimizing what works, and starting to think about hiring support. You're no longer guessing — you're measuring and improving. The beauty of business is that you get to earn while you learn. Marketing mastery takes time, and the people who win are the ones who stay in the game long enough to let their systems mature. Bottom line: Be patient with your marketing. Growth is developmental — and every stage is necessary. ✨ Stay Connected & Get Exclusive Access: Join the Private OmniSAM Community: omnisam.com.au/gsdgroup Facebook Group: gsdfb.omnisam.com.au Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/sallysparkscousins Watch the Live Stream & Subscribe for More Updates: OmniSAM YouTube: youtube.com/@omnisamsoftware Sally Sparks-Cousins YouTube: youtube.com/@sallysparkscousins

Growth comes from consistency, not complexity. Sally grew her Facebook following from 2,000 to 70,000 in 12 months simply by showing up live every week and repeating the same promotion strategy again and again. Instead of jumping between tactics, commit to one strategy for an entire year and get really good at it. Build your plan around the Power of One: One traffic source — choose where your ideal clients hang out (for Sally, that's Facebook) and learn it deeply: profiles, pages, groups, reels, stories, events, and banners. One dream client — get crystal clear on who you want to serve and speak directly to them. One clear message — refine your messaging so it attracts the right people and naturally repels the wrong ones. One lead magnet or promotional style — stop creating endless freebies; pick one and optimize it over 12 months. When you commit to doing one thing on repeat, you build momentum, improve your results, and create predictable growth instead of chaotic marketing. Bottom line: Pick your one, dial it in, and stay consistent — that's where real business growth happens. ✨   Stay Connected & Get Exclusive Access: Join the Private OmniSAM Community: omnisam.com.au/gsdgroup Facebook Group: gsdfb.omnisam.com.au Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/sallysparkscousins Watch the Live Stream & Subscribe for More Updates: OmniSAM YouTube: youtube.com/@omnisamsoftware Sally Sparks-Cousins YouTube: youtube.com/@sallysparkscousins

You start with Quick Tips that tighten up your daily Apple workflow fast. You learn how CarPlay scrubbing actually works while driving, how Siri can jump forward or back in precise time chunks, and why Apple's vision for Siri, Gemini, and personal intelligence matters more than the hype suggests. You unlock practical wins like copying Voice Memos transcripts, using Continuity for clipboard magic across devices, mastering iPhone copy and paste gestures, and understanding when dragging photos quietly converts them to JPEGs. Along the way, you revisit Apple Newton roots, discover why tools like Yoink still matter, and pick up slick tricks for prepping images in Messages and pausing voice recordings mid-thought. Then you move into real-world problem solving. You figure out how to record a selfie video on iPhone while reading a script without breaking your flow, why Sign in With Apple is still worth using, and how to monitor drive health without guessing. You finally get clarity on weird Trash behavior, stop your mouse from waking your Mac, and understand why green bubble RCS and SMS sometimes fail on macOS. The episode wraps with a discussion about Apple Creator Studio tools like Logic Pro, Final Cut Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Compressor, MainStage, and premium content across Apple's productivity apps. Listen to sharpen your instincts so when it counts, you Don't Get Caught. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1125 for Monday, January 19th, 2026 January 19th: Brew a Potion Day MGG Monthly Giveaway – Enter to win a copy of Ecamm Live or Carbon Copy Cloner 7! The MGG Merch Store is Live! MGG's CES 2026 Sponsors: BusyCal (with code MACGEEK10)! Eero Ecamm for Zoom integration MacPaw CCC Backup Quick Tips 00:00:01 Chris-QT-CarPlay lets you scrub while driving 00:04:01 QT-Use Siri to skip forwards and backwards in specific time increments 00:06:18 The future of Siri, Gemini, and Personal Intelligence 00:14:33 QT-See and copy transcripts from Voice Memos 00:15:44 QT-Continuity works for Clipboard Too 00:18:21 iPhone Copy/Paste Gestures 00:21:55 Doug-QT-Dragging photos on iPhone converts them to JPEG Copying/Pasting on the Apple Newton Yoink 00:27:01 Jeff-QT-Dragging an image into Messages preps it to send 00:28:15 Pete-QT-Pause Voice Recording on iOS 00:29:54 How do I record a selfie video on my iPhone while being able to read a script? Teleprompter for Video for iPhone Also Teleprompter is free with in app purchases 00:34:43 GW-QT-Don’t forget about Sign in With Apple Sponsors 00:38:50 SPONSOR: Tempo. For a limited time, Tempo is offering my listeners SIXTY PERCENT OFF your first box! Go to TempoMeals.com/MGG. 00:40:22 SPONSOR: Stamps.com. Try Stamps dot com risk-free for sixty days at stamps.com and use code mgg! Sixty days gives you plenty of time to see exactly how much time and money you’re saving on every shipment. 00:41:42 SPONSOR: CleanMyMac. Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use our code MACGEEK for 20% off at clnmy.com/MACGEEK Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:43:12 Andy-What should I use to monitor drive health? Disk Drill DriveDx Techtool Pro for repairing APFS volumes 00:48:52 Gary-Why Sometime Trash? Why Sometimes NO Trash? 00:59:37 Andrew-How can I keep my mouse from waking up my Mac? 01:03:25 Caleb-Why can’t I send green bubble RCS/SMS messages from my Mac? Cool Stuff Found 01:07:19 CSF? Apple Creator Studio Logic Pro Pixelmator Pro Final Cut Pro Compressor MainStage Premium content for Pages, Numbers, Keynote, Freeform, Motion and more 01:18:31 MGG 1125 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly MGG's CES 2026 Sponsors Pilot Pete's Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam's new podcast! Dave's Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) Podcasts MGG Merch is Available! Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week's MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews feedback@macgeekgab.com 224-888-GEEK Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

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Send us a textRelationship-based marketing is not about sounding polished—it's about sounding human. In this episode, we break down what separates genuine relationship marketing from transactional “used car salesman” tactics, and why trust, consistency, and customer experience are the real growth levers.You'll learn how people make decisions when they feel valued, and why marketing becomes truly effective when you can apply data and insights to create relevance for the customer. We unpack why brands like Disney win at loyalty by engineering experience, not gimmicks—and why you don't have to know someone personally to build a relationship with them if your message is relatable, consistent, and authentic.The conversation also hits the credibility problem: when referrals are driven by money incentives, the relationship loses its meaning and your reputation takes a hit. Instead, we explore how to invest in clients as people—not just accounts—and how community-building (including conferences that bring practices together) creates network effects that drive real growth.Finally, we get tactical: funnel marketing vs relationship nurturing, how to use drip campaigns to build engagement over time, and why nurture marketing and drip sequences often perform exceptionally well in healthcare and medical practices. If you want a marketing approach that compounds—where trust turns into referrals, retention, and long-term revenue—this episode lays out the principles and the playbook.Welcome to Private Practice Survival Guide Podcast hosted by Brandon Seigel! Brandon Seigel, President of Wellness Works Management Partners, is an internationally known private practice consultant with over fifteen years of executive leadership experience. Seigel's book "The Private Practice Survival Guide" takes private practice entrepreneurs on a journey to unlocking key strategies for surviving―and thriving―in today's business environment. Now Brandon Seigel goes beyond the book and brings the same great tips, tricks, and anecdotes to improve your private practice in this companion podcast. Get In Touch With MePodcast Website: https://www.privatepracticesurvivalguide.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonseigel/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonseigel/https://wellnessworksmedicalbilling.com/Private Practice Survival Guide Book

Joy introduces Quick Tip Tuesdays and shares a practical organizing rule: give the best spots to the items you use most. This may be an obvious one, but examine how your spaces are organized and why? You might have a great reason for "breaking" this rule, if so Own It! Your ADHD Brain loves creativity! Listen for practical examples and remember... Change takes time and muscle memory may lead you back to old locations, so apply the tip when creating a new space or intentionally retrain habits only if it improves daily flow. Connect with Me: Website: https://joylovinghome.com Community: https://bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity Membership: https://joylovinghome.com/membership Email: joy@joylovinghome.com IG: https://instagram.com/joylovinghome

You kick off the year by tightening your Apple habits, starting with smart Quick Tips that actually stick. You build year-based music playlists for offline listening, flip on Airplane Mode when you're out of service to save serious battery, and let the Health app handle reminders for meds and eye drops so nothing slips. You're reminded of power-user staples like Cmd-Shift-5 for screenshots, learn how Google Sites can double as a surprisingly effective bookmark manager, and get clarity on when and how to disable VPNs properly, including on Apple TV for region-locked content. Along the way, you discover tools that reliably track Apple refurb inventory and dig into the oddly fascinating logic behind Safari's tab close order. Then it's time to not get caught. You hear why Time Machine now warns you when your backup drive is too small, why storing Notes “On My Device” can bite you later, and how increasing cloud storage often means increasing local storage, too. Listener questions keep things practical, from tracking a missing Apple TV remote to deciding when an iPad beats a laptop. A deep dive into strange Safari tab behavior brings it all home, followed by Cool Stuff Found that helps you update Macs more intelligently, evaluate startup risks, replicate Mac setups with Ansible, and even capture insights from podcasts using AI. It's a fast, practical reset that helps you start the year sharper, safer, and a little more in control. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1123 for Monday, January 5th, 2026 January 5th: National Whipped Cream Day MGG Monthly Giveaway – Enter to win a copy of Ecamm Live or Carbon Copy Cloner 7! The MGG Merch Store is Live! MGG's CES 2026 Sponsors: BusyCal (with code MACGEEK10)! Eero Ecamm for Zoom integration MacPaw CCC Backup Quick Tips 00:00:01 Joe-QT-Make Year-based Music playlists for offline listening 00:04:44 John-QT-Use Airplane Mode to save your battery when you’re out of service 00:06:53 Steve-QT-Use the iPhone Health app to remind you about medications, eye drops, and more! CES 2026 Sponsor: BusyCal (with code MACGEEK10)! 00:12:26 Avraham-QT-Remember to use Cmd-Shift-5 for Screenshots 00:17:36 Andrew-QT-1115-Use Google Sites as your Bookmarks manager 00:21:32 Jason-QT-1122-Shut off your VPN from within the app, not Settings 00:23:03 Joe-QT-Use AppleTV VPN for region-locked content 00:28:51 Ben-1121-Refurb Tracker reliably tracks Apple refurb inventory 00:30:22 Ben-QT-There’s Logic to Safari Tabs Close Order…right? Don't Get Caught 00:32:11 Doug-DGC-Time Machine now warns you if your drive is too small CES 2026 Sponsor: CCC Backup CES 2026 Sponsor: MacPaw 00:41:29 Jose-DGC-1104-Be aware if you’re storing Notes On My [Device] 00:43:50 Doug-DGC-Increasing cloud storage means increasing local storage Reviews 00:46:37 Apv9-MGG Review-Absolutely Essential LIstening for Apple Users! Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:47:41 Skylar-Can I track my Apple TV remote? 00:50:17 Which remote control do you use? 00:53:27 Glenn-When do you reach for your iPad vs. your laptop? OmniOutliner 01:02:54 Juergen-Why the crazy tab behavior? 01:09:20 CES 2026 Coverage Sponsors Eero Ecamm for Zoom integration Cool Stuff Found 01:11:39 Steve-CSF-Latest for updating your Mac’s software SwitchGlass 01:13:01 Arvydas-CSF-MacPersistenceChecker to risk-score all your startup items 01:14:17 Alan-CSF-1121-Use Ansible to replicate user preferences between Macs 01:15:16 Dan-CSF-SnipD AI-powered Podcast app for capturing and learning from episodes 01:17:09 MGG 1123 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly MGG's CES 2026 Sponsors Pilot Pete's Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam's new podcast! Dave's Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) Podcasts MGG Merch is Available! Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week's MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews feedback@macgeekgab.com 224-888-GEEK Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network