Podcasts about Rainmaker

In this Friday solo episode, Bradley Hamner uses a tool everyone already trusts to make a point about direction. Every time you open Google Maps, it needs two coordinates: where you are right now and where you are trying to go. Bradley argues your business requires the exact same two points, a clear point A and a clear point B.He walks through what happens when obstacles appear between those two points. Maps reroute without ever touching the destination, yet business owners often do the reverse, pulling the vision back the moment things get hard. Bradley explains why a three-year vision should function as a fixed destination, why you keep an old vision as an artifact even when your thinking changes, and how 90-day priorities, one-year objectives, and a long-term picture work together as a roadmap.This episode moves past the metaphor and into how you actually navigate. Do you have a clear picture of where your business sits today across revenue, profit, team, marketing, and systems? Do you know where you want it to go over the next 90 days, 12 months, and three years? And do you have a plan you follow when you get off course? If you tend to move the destination every time the road gets difficult, this episode is for you.Visit https://workshop.blueprintos.com to register for the upcoming Above The Business workshop.Thanks to our sponsorsCoach P ConsultingCoach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner, leading a large and stable team of top-performing professionals. Today, he shares the systems, delegation strategies, and specialization methods he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at:https://coachpconsulting.comBe sure to mention you heard about it on the Above The Business Podcast.Autopilot RecruitingAutopilot Recruiting helps small business owners solve staffing challenges by taking the stress out of hiring. Their dedicated recruiters work on your behalf every business day. They optimize your applicant tracking system, post job listings, and source candidates through social media and local communities.With their continuous recruiting approach, you can save time, reduce hiring costs, and receive pre-screened candidates without paying hiring fees or commissions.https://www.autopilotrecruiting.comMention Above The Business Podcast when you reach out.Direct ClicksDirect Clicks specializes in digital marketing solutions designed for business owners who want measurable results. Their team supports companies through paid advertising, SEO, and strategic marketing systems that help generate consistent leads.Exclusive offer for listeners:https://directclicksinc.com/abovethebusinessGet a free marketing campaign audit where their team reviews your website, SEO, content, social media, and paid advertising, then provides actionable recommendations. If you partner with them, all setup fees will be waived.About Above The BusinessAbove The Business is hosted by Bradley Hamner, founder of BlueprintOS, and focuses on helping small business owners transition from Rainmaker to Architect by building systems, teams, and operations that scale without their constant involvement.

In this episode, Bradley sits down with Stephen Woessner, co-founder of Predictive ROI, who has owned five businesses and spent 16 years helping agency owners grow. Stephen shares his family's entrepreneurial roots and why he believes risk tolerance, strategic clarity, and team-building form the core of any founder's DNA.They cover the "ones and threes" revenue friction points, Predictive ROI's three pillars of growth (grow audience, nurture leads, increase sales), and why trust has moved so far upstream in B2B buying that most prospects are already pre-sold before a first conversation. Stephen also breaks down where agentic AI is creating real operational leverage today.This goes beyond tactics and into what sustainable growth actually requires. What does owning your addressable market mean in practice? How do you pick one channel when resources are tight? And how do you build trust deep enough that the sales process becomes a foregone conclusion? If you are working to grow more predictably, build a stronger pipeline, and understand how content and AI function as real business tools, this conversation is for you.Visit https://workshop.blueprintos.com to register for the upcoming Above The Business workshop.ResourcesLearn more about Stephen Woessner and Predictive ROI: https://predictiveroi.com/Connect with Stephen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenwoessnerListen to the Sell With Authority podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2JUWdPxO9zhTzRtalDC59E?si=39125931da4a4247 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sell-with-authority/id1596810706 Thanks to our sponsorsCoach P ConsultingCoach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner, leading a large and stable team of top-performing professionals. Today, he shares the systems, delegation strategies, and specialization methods he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at:https://www.coachpconsulting.comBe sure to mention you heard about it on the Above The Business Podcast.Autopilot RecruitingAutopilot Recruiting helps small business owners solve staffing challenges by taking the stress out of hiring. Their dedicated recruiters work on your behalf every business day, optimizing your applicant tracking system, posting job listings, and sourcing candidates through social media and local communities.https://www.autopilotrecruiting.comMention Above The Business Podcast when you reach out.Direct ClicksDirect Clicks is built by business owners, for business owners. They specialize in custom marketing solutions that drive real results. From paid search campaigns to SEO and social media management, they provide comprehensive digital marketing support to help your business grow.Exclusive offer for listeners:https://directclicksinc.com/abovethebusinessGet a free marketing campaign audit and actionable recommendations.About Above The BusinessAbove The Business is hosted by Bradley Hamner, founder of BlueprintOS, and focuses on helping small business owners transition from Rainmaker to Architect by building systems, teams, and operations that scale.

In this episode of the Thinking Talmudist, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores one of the Torah's most profound teachings on charity, dignity, and human sensitivity through a fascinating discussion in Tractate Ketubot. The Talmud teaches that helping another person is not merely about providing money or resources; it is about understanding what that individual truly lacks. Whether supporting orphans, helping a bride and groom marry, or caring for someone who has fallen on hard times, the Torah demands that we preserve a person's dignity while addressing their needs. Charity is not measured by what the giver wants to give, but by what the recipient genuinely requires. A central theme of the episode is the remarkable sensitivity the Torah expects from us. The Talmud teaches that if a person was accustomed to a life of wealth and suddenly loses everything, the community should help restore as much of that dignity as possible. Rabbi Wolbe explains that poverty is not merely a financial condition—it is often accompanied by shame, embarrassment, and emotional pain. True kindness requires empathy, understanding, and the willingness to see the world through another person's eyes rather than our own. The discussion culminates with one of the most powerful lessons in all of Jewish ethics: protecting another person's dignity. Through the famous story of Mar Ukva and his wife hiding in a burning oven rather than allowing a poor recipient to discover their identity, the Talmud teaches that it is preferable to endure personal suffering than to publicly embarrass another person. Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes that preserving human dignity is among the Torah's highest values and applies to every aspect of life—from charity and relationships to disagreements and public discourse._____________The Thinking Talmudist Podcast shares select teachings of Talmud in a fresh, insightful and meaningful way. Many claim that they cannot learn Talmud because it is in ancient Aramaic or the concepts are too difficult. Well, no more excuses. In this podcast you will experience the refreshing and eye-opening teachings while gaining an amazing appreciation for the divine wisdom of the Torah and the depths of the Talmud._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by David & Susan MarbinRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on March 27, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on June 22, 2026_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinking-talmudist-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1648951154Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0cZ7q9bGYSBYSPQfJvwgzmShare your questions at aw@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content._____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org. Your support makes a difference!_____________Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org_____________Keywords:#Talmud,  #Gemara, #Taanit, #Rainmaker, #Faith, #Emunah, #Honesty, #Integrity, #PositiveMindset, #Gratitude, #DivineProvidence, #PersonalGrowth, #CharacterDevelopment, #SpiritualGrowth, #AttitudeMatters, #Blessings, #MindsetShift, #LiveWithPurpose ★ Support this podcast ★

During Ep. 37 of the Ask the Law Firm Seller Show, Jeremy E. Poock, Esq. addresses the following question: I found a Buyer for my law firm, but we have not agreed upon terms yet. What do you recommend? At the outset, Poock clarifies the scope of the question to apply to Small Business Law Firms, typically owned by 1 or more founders. Poock next distinguishes between why sellers typically have difficulty agreeing upon terms with either of  the following 2 types of purchasers:   (a) Internal successors; and   (b) Growing Law Firm purchasers.   Regarding internal successors, Poock explains the following as typical reasons for why negotiations stall:   Most internal successor prefer remaining as key employee lawyers because of their concerns about the following risks associated with purchasing their boss' law firm: (i) Risk of decreased originations after the firm's founding Rainmaker(s) retire; (ii) Risk of not affording to pay a purchase price; (iii) A need to work even harder; (iv) A worsening work-life balance; (v) Personal financial risk associated with guarantying an office lease and bank credit line; and (vi) Risk of key employees departing the firm.   Based upon those risks, key employee lawyers often stall negotiating purchase terms, followed by, at some point, sharing their preference to remain as an employee, rather than an owner of their boss' law firm.   Poock then explains the following typical reasons for why negotiations stall between selling law firms and Growing Law Firm purchasers: (i) Discomfort with asking difficult questions during due diligence; (ii) Not necessarily knowing terms to include in a letter of intent, offer, or similar document; and (iii) Difficulty negotiating financial terms with a buyer who is often a colleague or friendly competitor.   As a cure to such stalled negotiations, Poock shares the following advice:   That the parties consider engaging a deal intermediary to facilitate completing due diligence, negotiating purchase terms, and preparing an agreement.   Here's why:   The value of a deal intermediary includes: (i) Asking difficult questions to a seller and a buyer, including financial questions, experience level questions, post-Closing role questions, and more; (ii) Sharing the answers to difficult questions with each party, together with assisting the parties to remain focused on reaching deal terms; (iii) Facilitating the negotiation of deal terms; and (iv) Assisting with drafting deal terms into a Letter of Intent, followed by an agreement.   So, when a selling law firm and a purchasing law firm become “stuck in the mud” with reaching terms, a deal intermediary can provide the value needed to assist the parties with completing due diligence, facilitating negotiations, and reaching a win-win agreement.

Newt talks with Augustus Doricko, founder and CEO of Rainmaker. They discuss how drone-based cloud seeding could transform America's water future. Doricko explains how new radar and satellite technology finally lets scientists prove precipitation is manmade, solving a problem that has stumped researchers since GE invented cloud seeding in 1946. He breaks down why drones beat manned aircraft on safety and cost, how atmospheric water gets replenished every eight to ten days, and his ambitious goal to double the Colorado River's flow by 2031. Their conversation also covers his path from a UC Berkeley physics dropout to a Peter Thiel Fellow, the legal and environmental questions raised by manipulating weather, and even a provocative idea about weakening hurricanes before they reach shore. It's a fascinating conversation addressing whether technology can finally solve the West's worsening drought crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this solo episode, Bradley Hamner addresses the guilt and shame many business owners feel when they realize they don't know their marketing numbers. Drawing on feedback from the April Above The Business marketing workshop, Bradley explains why not knowing something like customer acquisition cost or lifetime value is not a character flaw. If no one has ever walked you through it, that is unconscious incompetence, not negligence.Bradley breaks down the difference between unconscious incompetence and conscious incompetence, and why the two carry very different weight. He covers how simply measuring something in your business tends to improve it, and shares a clear framework for deciding what to do with new knowledge: act on it, put it on the someday shelf, or trade it for something already in the business.This episode goes beyond marketing metrics and into how business owners process new information. Are you carrying guilt over something nobody ever taught you? What changes once you've been exposed to a concept but still haven't acted on it? And how do you decide what actually deserves a place in your business right now? If you've ever felt behind for not knowing what you didn't know, this episode is for you.Visit https://workshop.blueprintos.com to register for the upcoming Above The Business workshop.Thanks to our sponsorsCoach P ConsultingCoach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner, leading a large and stable team of top-performing professionals. Today, he shares the systems, delegation strategies, and specialization methods he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at:https://coachpconsulting.comBe sure to mention you heard about it on the Above The Business Podcast.Autopilot RecruitingAutopilot Recruiting helps small business owners solve staffing challenges by taking the stress out of hiring. Their dedicated recruiters work on your behalf every business day. They optimize your applicant tracking system, post job listings, and source candidates through social media and local communities.With their continuous recruiting approach, you can save time, reduce hiring costs, and receive pre-screened candidates without paying hiring fees or commissions.https://www.autopilotrecruiting.comMention Above The Business Podcast when you reach out.Direct ClicksDirect Clicks specializes in digital marketing solutions designed for business owners who want measurable results. Their team supports companies through paid advertising, SEO, and strategic marketing systems that help generate consistent leads.Exclusive offer for listeners:https://directclicksinc.com/abovethebusinessGet a free marketing campaign audit where their team reviews your website, SEO, content, social media, and paid advertising, then provides actionable recommendations. If you partner with them, all setup fees will be waived.About Above The BusinessAbove The Business is hosted by Bradley Hamner, founder of BlueprintOS, and focuses on helping small business owners transition from Rainmaker to Architect by building systems, teams, and operations that scale without their constant involvement.

In this Clinic Interview Series episode, PT Biz coach Jaxie Meth sits down with Rainmaker graduate and Mastermind member Jay Salerno to discuss how he built Salerno Sports Therapy from a side hustle into a thriving sports performance physical therapy practice in Columbia, South Carolina. Jay shares lessons on marketing, sales, hiring, systems, leadership, and the mindset shifts required to grow beyond a solo-provider practice. About the Practice Salerno Sports Therapy is a performance-focused physical therapy practice serving runners, golfers, lifters, athletes, and active adults throughout the Columbia area. The practice emphasizes one-on-one care, exercise-first rehabilitation, sports performance, and helping people return to the activities they love stronger than before. In This Episode, You'll Learn Why Jay left the traditional healthcare model to start his own practice How he built momentum while working before and after his full-time job Why community involvement became his first successful marketing strategy How injury screens generated better results than workshops Why sales skills are essential for clinic growth How documenting systems made hiring possible The benefits of specializing in runners, golfers, and active adults How leadership and personal growth impact business growth Key Takeaway Successful clinics are rarely built through marketing tactics alone. They are built through relationships, strong systems, effective communication, clear positioning, and a commitment to continuous growth as both a clinician and business owner. Featured Practice Salerno Sports Therapy Technology Spotlight Want to reduce documentation time and keep clinicians focused on patient care? Try Claire free for 7 days. Free Resource Join the PT Biz Part-Time to Full-Time Challenge. More PT Biz Training PT Biz Training YouTube Channel Connect Physical Therapy Biz PT Entrepreneur Podcast Salerno Sports Therapy

One of the main concerns people have about cloud seeding, IS IT SAFE?

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In this episode, Bradley sits down with Kyle Willis from BELAY, a fractional remote staffing company that places experienced executive assistants with small business owners. Kyle shares how the fractional model works, who it's right for, and what separates business owners who build lasting EA partnerships from those who plateau early.They cover how to build your delegation list before you hire, what BELAY's matching and onboarding process includes, how mismatches get handled, and specific workflows that show what a high-functioning EA relationship looks like in practice.This conversation goes beyond hiring tactics. What is the real cost of doing work that only your EA should handle? How do you turn delegation from a task dump into a growth investment? And what does it take to build a true strategic partner who grows with your business over time? If you are a business owner running out of capacity and wondering whether a fractional EA is the right move, this conversation is for you.Download BELAY's free Freedom Framework: text ABOVE to 55123Visit https://workshop.blueprintos.com to register for the upcoming Above The Business workshop.ResourcesBuy Back Your Time by Dan Martell: https://a.co/d/05Rk66SQ Visit BELAY to get in touch with Kyle and his team: https://belaysolutions.com/ Thanks to our sponsorsCoach P ConsultingCoach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner, leading a large and stable team of top-performing professionals. Today, he shares the systems, delegation strategies, and specialization methods he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at:https://www.coachpconsulting.comBe sure to mention you heard about it on the Above The Business Podcast.Autopilot RecruitingAutopilot Recruiting helps small business owners solve staffing challenges by taking the stress out of hiring. Their dedicated recruiters work on your behalf every business day, optimizing your applicant tracking system, posting job listings, and sourcing candidates through social media and local communities.https://www.autopilotrecruiting.comMention Above The Business Podcast when you reach out.Direct ClicksDirect Clicks is built by business owners, for business owners. They specialize in custom marketing solutions that drive real results. From paid search campaigns to SEO and social media management, they provide comprehensive digital marketing support to help your business grow.Exclusive offer for listeners:https://directclicksinc.com/abovethebusinessGet a free marketing campaign audit and actionable recommendations.About Above The BusinessAbove The Business is hosted by Bradley Hamner, founder of BlueprintOS, and focuses on helping small business owners transition from Rainmaker to Architect by building systems, teams, and operations that scale.

In this continuation of the "Rainmaker" narratives from Tractate Ta'anit, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores profound lessons about poverty, faith, honesty, prayer, and personal responsibility. The episode opens with the moving story of Rabbi Elazar ben Pedas, who lived in extreme poverty yet maintained unwavering faith. Through a remarkable dream-like encounter with Hashem, he demonstrates acceptance of Divine providence and a refusal to seek personal gain at the expense of others—even in the World to Come. The discussion then turns to the Torah's uncompromising standard of honesty. Rabbi Wolbe shares powerful contemporary examples illustrating the mitzvah of returning lost property and conducting business with integrity. Whether it's returning forgotten cash hidden inside a desk or correcting a pricing error that benefits you, true righteousness means doing what's right because Hashem commands it—not because anyone else is watching. The latter portion of the episode returns to the Talmud's stories of prayer for rain, emphasizing that a generation's spiritual state affects the effectiveness of its leaders' prayers. The episode culminates with a profound lesson on gratitude and perspective: complaints generate more negativity, while appreciation and positive expectation create opportunities for greater blessing. Rabbi Wolbe teaches that our words, attitudes, and outlook shape the spiritual reality we experience. _____________The Thinking Talmudist Podcast shares select teachings of Talmud in a fresh, insightful and meaningful way. Many claim that they cannot learn Talmud because it is in ancient Aramaic or the concepts are too difficult. Well, no more excuses. In this podcast you will experience the refreshing and eye-opening teachings while gaining an amazing appreciation for the divine wisdom of the Torah and the depths of the Talmud._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by David & Susan MarbinRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on March 27, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on June 15, 2026_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinking-talmudist-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1648951154Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0cZ7q9bGYSBYSPQfJvwgzmShare your questions at aw@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content._____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org. Your support makes a difference!_____________Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org_____________Keywords:#Talmud,  #Gemara, #Taanit, #Rainmaker, #Faith, #Emunah, #Honesty, #Integrity, #PositiveMindset, #Gratitude, #DivineProvidence, #PersonalGrowth, #CharacterDevelopment, #SpiritualGrowth, #AttitudeMatters, #Blessings, #MindsetShift, #LiveWithPurpose ★ Support this podcast ★

In this continuation of the "Rainmaker" narratives from Tractate Ta'anit, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores profound lessons about poverty, faith, honesty, prayer, and personal responsibility. The episode opens with the moving story of Rabbi Elazar ben Pedas, who lived in extreme poverty yet maintained unwavering faith. Through a remarkable dream-like encounter with Hashem, he demonstrates acceptance of Divine providence and a refusal to seek personal gain at the expense of others—even in the World to Come. The discussion then turns to the Torah's uncompromising standard of honesty. Rabbi Wolbe shares powerful contemporary examples illustrating the mitzvah of returning lost property and conducting business with integrity. Whether it's returning forgotten cash hidden inside a desk or correcting a pricing error that benefits you, true righteousness means doing what's right because Hashem commands it—not because anyone else is watching. The latter portion of the episode returns to the Talmud's stories of prayer for rain, emphasizing that a generation's spiritual state affects the effectiveness of its leaders' prayers. The episode culminates with a profound lesson on gratitude and perspective: complaints generate more negativity, while appreciation and positive expectation create opportunities for greater blessing. Rabbi Wolbe teaches that our words, attitudes, and outlook shape the spiritual reality we experience. _____________The Thinking Talmudist Podcast shares select teachings of Talmud in a fresh, insightful and meaningful way. Many claim that they cannot learn Talmud because it is in ancient Aramaic or the concepts are too difficult. Well, no more excuses. In this podcast you will experience the refreshing and eye-opening teachings while gaining an amazing appreciation for the divine wisdom of the Torah and the depths of the Talmud._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by David & Susan MarbinRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on March 27, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on June 15, 2026_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinking-talmudist-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1648951154Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0cZ7q9bGYSBYSPQfJvwgzmShare your questions at aw@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content._____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org. Your support makes a difference!_____________Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org_____________Keywords:#Talmud,  #Gemara, #Taanit, #Rainmaker, #Faith, #Emunah, #Honesty, #Integrity, #PositiveMindset, #Gratitude, #DivineProvidence, #PersonalGrowth, #CharacterDevelopment, #SpiritualGrowth, #AttitudeMatters, #Blessings, #MindsetShift, #LiveWithPurpose ★ Support this podcast ★

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In this solo episode, Bradley Hamner breaks down the difference between coaching and consulting and why it matters for business owners in two practical ways: how they lead and develop their team members, and how they think about finding outside help for their own business.Bradley uses a clear analogy to frame the distinction. A doctor starts with diagnostic questions to understand what's wrong, then shifts to writing a prescription. That move from pulling answers out of someone to giving direct answers is exactly the difference between coaching and consulting. He applies the same thinking to team interactions and to working with advisors or growth programs.This episode goes beyond communication style and into leadership clarity. When should you ask questions and let someone arrive at the answer themselves? When is it time to stop asking and give direction? And what should you actually be looking for when you are the one seeking guidance? If you lead a team or are evaluating how to get better help for your business, this episode is for you.Visit https://workshop.blueprintos.com to register for the upcoming Above The Business workshop.Thanks to our sponsorsCoach P ConsultingCoach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner, leading a large and stable team of top-performing professionals. Today, he shares the systems, delegation strategies, and specialization methods he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at:https://coachpconsulting.comBe sure to mention you heard about it on the Above The Business Podcast.Autopilot RecruitingAutopilot Recruiting helps small business owners solve staffing challenges by taking the stress out of hiring. Their dedicated recruiters work on your behalf every business day. They optimize your applicant tracking system, post job listings, and source candidates through social media and local communities.With their continuous recruiting approach, you can save time, reduce hiring costs, and receive pre-screened candidates without paying hiring fees or commissions.https://www.autopilotrecruiting.comMention Above The Business Podcast when you reach out.Direct ClicksDirect Clicks specializes in digital marketing solutions designed for business owners who want measurable results. Their team supports companies through paid advertising, SEO, and strategic marketing systems that help generate consistent leads.Exclusive offer for listeners:https://directclicksinc.com/abovethebusinessGet a free marketing campaign audit where their team reviews your website, SEO, content, social media, and paid advertising, then provides actionable recommendations. If you partner with them, all setup fees will be waived.About Above The BusinessAbove The Business is hosted by Bradley Hamner, founder of BlueprintOS, and focuses on helping small business owners transition from Rainmaker to Architect by building systems, teams, and operations that scale without their constant involvement.

In this episode, Bradley sits down with Daniel Daly, founder of Aim High Now, who spent 20 years in automotive retail and helped scale a dealership group to $700 million in annual revenue. Daniel breaks down what customer service actually looks like as an operating system, not a personality trait.They discuss how to train a team around two focused behaviors, how a single feedback call can diagnose 80% of your service failures, and how tiered incentives move culture faster than accountability alone.This conversation goes beyond tactics and into discipline. What are the two things your team could do consistently that would change how customers talk about you? And how do you build standards that actually hold? If you want customer experience to work as a real competitive advantage, this conversation is for you.Visit https://workshop.blueprintos.com to register for the upcoming Above The Business workshop.Learn more about Daniel Daly and Aim High Now: aimhighnow.comConnect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-daly1/ Thanks to our sponsorsCoach P ConsultingCoach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner, leading a large and stable team of top-performing professionals. Today, he shares the systems, delegation strategies, and specialization methods he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at:https://www.coachpconsulting.comBe sure to mention you heard about it on the Above The Business Podcast.Autopilot RecruitingAutopilot Recruiting helps small business owners solve staffing challenges by taking the stress out of hiring. Their dedicated recruiters work on your behalf every business day, optimizing your applicant tracking system, posting job listings, and sourcing candidates through social media and local communities.https://www.autopilotrecruiting.comMention Above The Business Podcast when you reach out.Direct ClicksDirect Clicks is built by business owners, for business owners. They specialize in custom marketing solutions that drive real results. From paid search campaigns to SEO and social media management, they provide comprehensive digital marketing support to help your business grow.Exclusive offer for listeners:https://directclicksinc.com/abovethebusinessGet a free marketing campaign audit and actionable recommendations.About Above The BusinessAbove The Business is hosted by Bradley Hamner, founder of BlueprintOS, and focuses on helping small business owners transition from Rainmaker to Architect by building systems, teams, and operations that scale.

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In this solo episode, Bradley Hamner explores a phenomenon that applies directly to every small business owner tracking time, marketing, or team performance: the Hawthorne Effect. The principle is straightforward. When you begin measuring something, behavioral changes follow, often before any formal analysis takes place.Bradley draws on his own nine-week experience tracking every working hour, a marketing dashboard experiment his clients ran after a recent workshop, and a real client situation where a team was being asked to update thirteen different metrics each week. He explains how measurement alone shifts behavior, how too little data leaves owners without the visibility to improve, and how too much tracking creates its own problems by pulling people away from the work that actually matters.This episode moves beyond the mechanics of measurement and into a more fundamental question for business owners. Do you have enough visibility into your time, your marketing, and your team to make clear decisions? Are you asking your people to track so many things that the measuring has become the job? And what would change if you focused only on the metrics that actually move the business forward? If you want to use measurement as a lever for improvement without creating unnecessary complexity, this episode is for you.Visit https://workshop.blueprintos.com to register for the upcoming Above The Business workshop.Thanks to our sponsorsCoach P ConsultingCoach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner, leading a large and stable team of top-performing professionals. Today, he shares the systems, delegation strategies, and specialization methods he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at:https://coachpconsulting.comBe sure to mention you heard about it on the Above The Business Podcast.Autopilot RecruitingAutopilot Recruiting helps small business owners solve staffing challenges by taking the stress out of hiring. Their dedicated recruiters work on your behalf every business day. They optimize your applicant tracking system, post job listings, and source candidates through social media and local communities.With their continuous recruiting approach, you can save time, reduce hiring costs, and receive pre-screened candidates without paying hiring fees or commissions.https://www.autopilotrecruiting.comMention Above The Business Podcast when you reach out.Direct ClicksDirect Clicks specializes in digital marketing solutions designed for business owners who want measurable results. Their team supports companies through paid advertising, SEO, and strategic marketing systems that help generate consistent leads.Exclusive offer for listeners:https://directclicksinc.com/abovethebusinessGet a free marketing campaign audit where their team reviews your website, SEO, content, social media, and paid advertising, then provides actionable recommendations. If you partner with them, all setup fees will be waived.About Above The BusinessAbove The Business is hosted by Bradley Hamner, founder of BlueprintOS, and focuses on helping small business owners transition from Rainmaker to Architect by building systems, teams, and operations that scale without their constant involvement.

This episode is a must-listen for advisors—male or female—who want to better serve women clients, build a sustainable and profitable practice, and protect themselves through industry consolidation. Cary brings honesty, hard-won lessons, and practical frameworks throughout. About the guest: Cary Carbonaro is a Certified Financial Planner™, author, and nationally recognized women-and-wealth expert. A frequent media commentator and keynote speaker (20–25 engagements a year), she specializes in serving high-earning women and demystifying wealth management for female clients. Topics covered: The Invest in Women conference and the value of stepping outside your “ecosystem,” Cary's Goldman Sachs acquisition story, client ownership and self-sourcing, measuring practices on profitability over AUM, the women's wealth gap, menopause and HRT as planning conversations, the “female-friendly practice” quiz, and how Cary protects her time and well-being. Mentioned in this episode: Cary's book on women and wealth; the McKinsey study (2015) on women controlling two-thirds of U.S. wealth by 2030; Harvard Business Review study on financial services being the least sympathetic industry to women; Investopedia's 2019 advisor rankings.       **This is the Optimized Advisor Podcast, where we focus on optimizing the wellbeing and best practices of insurance and financial professionals. Our objective is to help you optimize your life, optimize your profession, and learn from other optimized advisors. If you have questions or would like to be a featured guest, email us at optimizedadvisor@optimizedins.com Optimized Insurance Planning

June's been flirtin' with rain, and we've been tryin' right along with her. In this Visit, we cool off with a Sweetcorn Milkshake, read a letter from Lance that carries more weight than the envelope suggests, check in on a badger who refuses to quit, and watch Buck Rawlins test out a homemade rain‑makin' mattress contraption. We close with a new tune — “June Keeps Tryin' (And So Do We)” — a little Western Swing encouragement for a dry year.sweetcorn milkshake • wyoming storytelling podcast • western swing waltz • buck rawlins rainmaker • prairie wildlife badger • frontier radio variety show • small‑town letters • indie audio fiction • wyoming summer stories • mattress rainmaking device • heartfelt brother letters • june western swing song

In this episode, Bradley sits down with Brad Farris, founder of Anchor Advisors and executive coach, who has spent nearly two decades helping entrepreneurial founders build businesses that can grow beyond them. Brad shares his path from engineering to general management and explains why the skills that launch a business are often the same ones that later limit it.They discuss how the leader's role must evolve at each revenue stage, why profit often shrinks in the $300K to $500K range before it climbs again, and how Brad's three-by-five card method helps founders break their own job into roles that can actually be hired for. The conversation also covers the identity shift from doing the work to running the business, why sales is the last thing to delegate, and how resistance to systems keeps owners stuck.This conversation goes beyond delegation tactics and into the identity behind them. At what stage of growth are you operating from? Are you the bottleneck in your own business? And what would it take to let go of the parts of the work that are keeping you there? If you are navigating the shift from solo operator to business owner and want to understand what has to change at each stage, this conversation is for you.Visit https://workshop.blueprintos.com to register for the upcoming Above The Business workshop.ResourcesLearn more about Brad Farris and Anchor Advisors: https://www.anchoradvisors.comTake the Growth Phase Assessment: https://www.anchoradvisors.com/growth-phaseThanks to our sponsorsCoach P ConsultingCoach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner, leading a large and stable team of top-performing professionals. Today, he shares the systems, delegation strategies, and specialization methods he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at:https://www.coachpconsulting.comBe sure to mention you heard about it on the Above The Business Podcast.Autopilot RecruitingAutopilot Recruiting helps small business owners solve staffing challenges by taking the stress out of hiring. Their dedicated recruiters work on your behalf every business day, optimizing your applicant tracking system, posting job listings, and sourcing candidates through social media and local communities.https://www.autopilotrecruiting.comMention Above The Business Podcast when you reach out.Direct ClicksDirect Clicks is built by business owners, for business owners. They specialize in custom marketing solutions that drive real results. From paid search campaigns to SEO and social media management, they provide comprehensive digital marketing support to help your business grow.Exclusive offer for listeners:https://directclicksinc.com/abovethebusinessGet a free marketing campaign audit and actionable recommendations.About Above The BusinessAbove The Business is hosted by Bradley Hamner, founder of BlueprintOS, and focuses on helping small business owners transition from Rainmaker to Architect by building systems, teams, and operations that scale.

In this solo episode, Bradley Hamner walks through the Attract A-Players Playbook, the first of three team-focused playbooks inside the BlueprintOS operating system. This episode continues a May mini-series on building great teams and gives small business owners a concrete structure for attracting and onboarding top talent.Bradley breaks down the three core elements of the playbook: an A-Player Profile and job description that defines what top talent looks like in each role and how they will be compensated; a written recruiting system with defined steps that owners actually follow every time; and a 90-day onboarding process designed to take new hires from zero to fully contributing as fast as possible.This episode moves beyond hiring tactics and into systems thinking. Do you have a documented profile of what an A-player looks like in each role? Do you have a recruiting process you follow consistently, or are you reinventing the approach every time there is an open seat? And if you could reliably bring someone from day one to full contribution in 90 days, what would that do for your business? If you are building a team and want a repeatable system for attracting and onboarding top talent, this episode is for you.Visit https://workshop.blueprintos.com to register for the upcoming Above The Business workshop.Thanks to our sponsorsCoach P ConsultingCoach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner, leading a large and stable team of top-performing professionals. Today, he shares the systems, delegation strategies, and specialization methods he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at:https://coachpconsulting.comBe sure to mention you heard about it on the Above The Business Podcast.Autopilot RecruitingAutopilot Recruiting helps small business owners solve staffing challenges by taking the stress out of hiring. Their dedicated recruiters work on your behalf every business day. They optimize your applicant tracking system, post job listings, and source candidates through social media and local communities.With their continuous recruiting approach, you can save time, reduce hiring costs, and receive pre-screened candidates without paying hiring fees or commissions.https://www.autopilotrecruiting.comMention Above The Business Podcast when you reach out.Direct ClicksDirect Clicks specializes in digital marketing solutions designed for business owners who want measurable results. Their team supports companies through paid advertising, SEO, and strategic marketing systems that help generate consistent leads.Exclusive offer for listeners:https://directclicksinc.com/abovethebusinessGet a free marketing campaign audit where their team reviews your website, SEO, content, social media, and paid advertising, then provides actionable recommendations. If you partner with them, all setup fees will be waived.About Above The BusinessAbove The Business is hosted by Bradley Hamner, founder of BlueprintOS, and focuses on helping small business owners transition from Rainmaker to Architect by building systems, teams, and operations that scale without their constant involvement.

In this episode, Bradley sits down with Brad Poulos, part-time professor, small business consultant, and former operator who helped grow a startup from four people to 200 employees and $30 million in sales. Brad shares his path from a 15-year career in satellite technology into co-running a public company, and what those experiences taught him about leading a small business.They discuss what it takes to build a culture worth protecting, including Brad's approach to core values, pay philosophy, and financial transparency. Brad walks through how his team survived the tech bust and the 2007 financial crisis without losing their people, and breaks down the philosophy behind his book, Most Problems Solve Themselves. He also explains why many owners hit a ceiling around $8 million in revenue when they refuse to let go of decisions, and how a concept called satisficing can free owners from the trap of optimizing every choice.This conversation moves beyond tactics and into how a business actually operates day to day. What does it look like to run a high performance culture with a heart? When does optimizing every decision start working against the business? And what has to change inside the owner for the business to grow past the ceiling they have built around themselves?If you care about building a culture that holds up under pressure and a team that can make decisions without you, this conversation is for you.Visit https://workshop.blueprintos.com to register for the upcoming Above The Business workshop.ResourcesPick up Brad's book, Most Problems Solve Themselves, on Amazon: https://a.co/d/03UjCFxX Learn more about Brad Poulos and access his blog, books, and free small business resources: bradpoulos.comConnect with Brad Poulos on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradpoulos/ Check out Jay Wilkinson's TEDx talk: https://youtu.be/WDFqEGI4QJ4?si=UhADPE8OrMSg0Mgm Thanks to our sponsorsCoach P ConsultingCoach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner, leading a large and stable team of top-performing professionals. Today, he shares the systems, delegation strategies, and specialization methods he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at:https://www.coachpconsulting.comBe sure to mention you heard about it on the Above The Business Podcast.Autopilot RecruitingAutopilot Recruiting helps small business owners solve staffing challenges by taking the stress out of hiring. Their dedicated recruiters work on your behalf every business day, optimizing your applicant tracking system, posting job listings, and sourcing candidates through social media and local communities.https://www.autopilotrecruiting.comMention Above The Business Podcast when you reach out.Direct ClicksDirect Clicks is built by business owners, for business owners. They specialize in custom marketing solutions that drive real results. From paid search campaigns to SEO and social media management, they provide comprehensive digital marketing support to help your business grow.Exclusive offer for listeners:https://directclicksinc.com/abovethebusinessGet a free marketing campaign audit and actionable recommendations.About Above The BusinessAbove The Business is hosted by Bradley Hamner, founder of BlueprintOS, and focuses on helping small business owners transition from Rainmaker to Architect by building systems, teams, and operations that scale.

Most business owners eventually face this decision: go find someone who has already done the job, or grow someone from the ground up. In this solo episode, Bradley Hamner breaks down buy vs. build as a practical mental model for any owner who is growing a team, filling a role, or navigating turnover.Bradley uses the college football transfer portal to frame the core trade-off: buying talent costs more money but requires less development time, while building talent costs less upfront but demands more of the owner's time and energy. He covers the difference between production and potential, explains when each approach makes sense, and shares how the best business owners he has worked with think about developing their people.This episode moves beyond hiring tactics and into how owners think about their team. Who should you be spending time developing? At what stage does being the Rainmaker stop serving the business? And when a role opens up, what kind of person are you actually looking for? If you are building a team and want a clearer framework for smarter hiring decisions, this episode is for you.Visit https://workshop.blueprintos.com to register for the upcoming Above The Business workshop.Thanks to our sponsorsCoach P ConsultingCoach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner, leading a large and stable team of top-performing professionals. Today, he shares the systems, delegation strategies, and specialization methods he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at:https://coachpconsulting.comBe sure to mention you heard about it on the Above The Business Podcast.Autopilot RecruitingAutopilot Recruiting helps small business owners solve staffing challenges by taking the stress out of hiring. Their dedicated recruiters work on your behalf every business day. They optimize your applicant tracking system, post job listings, and source candidates through social media and local communities.With their continuous recruiting approach, you can save time, reduce hiring costs, and receive pre-screened candidates without paying hiring fees or commissions.https://www.autopilotrecruiting.comMention Above The Business Podcast when you reach out.Direct ClicksDirect Clicks specializes in digital marketing solutions designed for business owners who want measurable results. Their team supports companies through paid advertising, SEO, and strategic marketing systems that help generate consistent leads.Exclusive offer for listeners:https://directclicksinc.com/abovethebusinessGet a free marketing campaign audit where their team reviews your website, SEO, content, social media, and paid advertising, then provides actionable recommendations. If you partner with them, all setup fees will be waived.About Above The BusinessAbove The Business is hosted by Bradley Hamner, founder of BlueprintOS, and focuses on helping small business owners transition from Rainmaker to Architect by building systems, teams, and operations that scale without their constant involvement.

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In this training, Bill Crawford from Rainmaker for Contractors shares the website conversion strategies that help basement waterproofing and foundation repair companies generate more leads without increasing ad spend.You'll learn:The 13 critical website conversion factorsHow to convert more website visitors into leadsWhy website speed, mobile optimization, reviews, and live chat matterSimple changes that can improve your conversion rates fastPerfect for waterproofing and foundation repair contractors looking to improve lead generation and marketing ROI.

Nate the Great returns to talk about some new champs in TNA, a review on TNA Against All Odds 2011, the origins of the Rainmaker, and a special announcement in regards to Lockdown in Chicago!Be sure to follow us on Twitter! Nate-@RealFNGame WresleAddict Radio-@Addict_Wrestle Be sure to also like the fan page!Wrestle Addict Radio | Facebook Subscribe on YouTube The Game Changer:https://www.youtube.com/user/MrNTG1990 Give us a follow on Instagram! @RealFNGame @wrestleaddictradio Buy our merchandise: TheGameChangerPodcastMerch.comhttps://wrestle-addict-radio.creator-spring.comhttps://the-delight-store.creator-spring.com/ JOIN OUR $5 PATREON for Wrestle Addict Radio:www.patreon.com/wrestleaddictradio  CHAT WITH US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/2sWxytvsgr Listen to us each week by hitting subscribe and leaving 5 STAR REVIEW by subscribing to Wrestle Addict Radio found on ALL major podcast sites!!

Nate the Great returns to talk about some new champs in TNA, a review on TNA Against All Odds 2011, the origins of the Rainmaker, and a special announcement in regards to Lockdown in Chicago!Be sure to follow us on Twitter! Nate-@RealFNGame WresleAddict Radio-@Addict_Wrestle Be sure to also like the fan page!Wrestle Addict Radio | Facebook Subscribe on YouTube The Game Changer:https://www.youtube.com/user/MrNTG1990 Give us a follow on Instagram! @RealFNGame @wrestleaddictradio Buy our merchandise: TheGameChangerPodcastMerch.comhttps://wrestle-addict-radio.creator-spring.comhttps://the-delight-store.creator-spring.com/ JOIN OUR $5 PATREON for Wrestle Addict Radio:www.patreon.com/wrestleaddictradio  CHAT WITH US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/2sWxytvsgr Listen to us each week by hitting subscribe and leaving 5 STAR REVIEW by subscribing to Wrestle Addict Radio found on ALL major podcast sites!!

In this episode, Bradley sits down with Pete Behrens, leadership coach, author, and founder of Agile Leadership Journey. Pete shares how his path from engineering to leadership coaching led him to focus on one of the hardest parts of leadership: guiding people through uncertainty, change, and complexity.They discuss why leadership is different from management, how organizations often fail in execution rather than in strategy definition, and why many business owners hit a false summit where their current leadership style can no longer carry the business forward. Pete also explains the difference between a leader as a title and leadership as a choice, and why real leadership often shows up without formal authority.This conversation moves beyond systems and into the human side of growth. What does it mean to lead when there are no clear answers? How do you stay engaged without micromanaging? And how do you develop the kind of leadership that allows the business to move beyond the founder's current limits?If you care about growing as a leader, navigating complexity, and helping your business move forward with more intention, this conversation is for you.Visit https://workshop.blueprintos.com to register for the upcoming Above The Business workshop.Learn more about Pete Behrens and Agile Leadership Journey: https://www.agileleadershipjourney.com/Check out his latest book, Into the Fog: https://www.agileleadershipjourney.com/into-the-fog-bookThanks to our sponsorsCoach P ConsultingCoach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner, leading a large and stable team of top-performing professionals. Today, he shares the systems, delegation strategies, and specialization methods he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at:https://www.coachpconsulting.comBe sure to mention you heard about it on the Above The Business Podcast.Autopilot RecruitingAutopilot Recruiting helps small business owners solve staffing challenges by taking the stress out of hiring. Their dedicated recruiters work on your behalf every business day, optimizing your applicant tracking system, posting job listings, and sourcing candidates through social media and local communities.https://www.autopilotrecruiting.comMention Above The Business Podcast when you reach out.Direct ClicksDirect Clicks is built by business owners, for business owners. They specialize in custom marketing solutions that drive real results. From paid search campaigns to SEO and social media management, they provide comprehensive digital marketing support to help your business grow.Exclusive offer for listeners:https://directclicksinc.com/abovethebusinessGet a free marketing campaign audit and actionable recommendations.About Above The BusinessAbove The Business is hosted by Bradley Hamner, founder of BlueprintOS, and focuses on helping small business owners transition from Rainmaker to Architect by building systems, teams, and operations that scale.

In this solo episode, Bradley Hamner draws a clear line between leaders who own outcomes and managers who execute tasks. If a business owner still feels pulled into the weeds around their managers, the role has likely never been defined around outcomes.Bradley walks through what outcome ownership looks like across sales, service, and operations roles, and shares a real client example where a simple one-pager reset expectations, resolved unspoken resentment, and gave a leader the clarity to move forward without pulling the owner back in.What are the outcomes you actually want each manager to own? If you removed the person's name from the role and looked at it objectively, would those outcomes be written down anywhere? And how much friction inside your organization exists simply because that conversation has never happened? If you lead a team and feel like you are still too involved in the work your managers should be handling, this episode is for you.Visit https://workshop.blueprintos.com to register for the upcoming Above The Business workshop.Thanks to our sponsorsCoach P ConsultingCoach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner, leading a large and stable team of top-performing professionals. Today, he shares the systems, delegation strategies, and specialization methods he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at:https://coachpconsulting.comBe sure to mention you heard about it on the Above The Business Podcast.Autopilot RecruitingAutopilot Recruiting helps small business owners solve staffing challenges by taking the stress out of hiring. Their dedicated recruiters work on your behalf every business day. They optimize your applicant tracking system, post job listings, and source candidates through social media and local communities.With their continuous recruiting approach, you can save time, reduce hiring costs, and receive pre-screened candidates without paying hiring fees or commissions.https://www.autopilotrecruiting.comMention Above The Business Podcast when you reach out.Direct ClicksDirect Clicks specializes in digital marketing solutions designed for business owners who want measurable results. Their team supports companies through paid advertising, SEO, and strategic marketing systems that help generate consistent leads.Exclusive offer for listeners:https://directclicksinc.com/abovethebusinessGet a free marketing campaign audit where their team reviews your website, SEO, content, social media, and paid advertising, then provides actionable recommendations. If you partner with them, all setup fees will be waived.About Above The BusinessAbove The Business is hosted by Bradley Hamner, founder of BlueprintOS, and focuses on helping small business owners transition from Rainmaker to Architect by building systems, teams, and operations that scale without their constant involvement.

This week, the boys keep it positive as they reconvene in John Lennon's old home to watch the devil's son get birthed in “Rosemary's Baby”. We've done a surprising number of Roman Polanski movies considering, you know, his past. But this movie rocks. Screwed up, but it rocks. We discuss. John also gives a mini-review of “Mortal Kombat 2”. Grab a beer and listen along! linktr.ee/theloveofcinema - Check out our YouTube page!  Our phone number is 646-484-9298. It accepts texts or voice messages.  0:00 Intro; 3:56 “The Devil Wears Prada 2” mini-review; 15:16 1968 Year in Review; 32:09 “Rosemary's Baby”: Films of 1968;01:13:47 What You Been Watching?; 1:20:42 Next Week's Episode Teaser Additional Cast/Crew: Mia Farrow, John Cassavettes, Ruth Gordon, Ralph Bellamy, Signey Blackmer, Karl Urban, Adeline RudolphMehcad Brooks, Jessica McNamee, Tati Gabrielle, Josh Lawson, Simon McQuoid.  Hosts: Dave Green, Jeff Ostermueller, John Say Edited & Produced by Dave Green. Beer Sponsor: Carlos Barrozo Music Sponsor: Dasein Dasein on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/77H3GPgYigeKNlZKGx11KZ 
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Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required)   AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL - A TWR FILM PROJECT   Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this episode of The Wright Report, Bryan explains why President Trump is racing against the clock to lower gas prices, ease grocery bills, and stabilize the economy before early voting begins in the midterm elections, all while the war with Iran continues to squeeze global oil markets and the Strait of Hormuz remains jammed. He breaks down Trump's push to suspend federal gas and diesel taxes, the challenges of lowering beef prices through foreign imports, and why June 1 may be a critical deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz before global oil markets face deeper long-term damage. Bryan also examines whether the GOP has a backup plan to hold the House and Senate if voters remain frustrated with inflation, energy prices, housing costs, and the economic fallout from the Iran war. Plus, Bryan covers a controversial rise in cloud seeding and geoengineering efforts from Malaysia to the American West, warning that efforts to manipulate rainfall may carry real risks without stronger oversight. He also highlights the darker side of the AI revolution, including Chinese companies using AI-generated fake American businesses to scam consumers, before closing with hopeful medical news on AI-assisted pancreatic cancer detection, ER diagnosis, and a fascinating study showing that babies in the womb may "catch" yawns from their mothers.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: Trump gas tax suspension 2026 diesel prices Iran war impact, Strait of Hormuz June 1 deadline global oil market crisis, beef prices foreign import quota Trump grocery bills, midterm elections GOP House Senate forecast 2026, Alabama redistricting Supreme Court House seats Cook Political Report, cloud seeding geo engineering Rainmaker drones Utah Idaho drought, Malaysia rice drought cloud seeding military planes, Chinese AI scam fake American businesses online shopping fraud, AI pancreatic cancer detection ER diagnosis OpenAI study, fetal yawning mother baby AI research, Bryan Dean Wright podcast, The Wright Report

In this episode, Bradley sits down with David Peterson, insurance agency owner and author of Building Your Dream Team. David shares how he grew his business from three employees to nearly 60 over 12 years by treating recruiting as a structured system rather than a reactive process.They cover multi-step recruiting funnels, why making a position hard to get increases candidate desire, how to hire for character over a specific role, what real onboarding looks like in the first 30 days, and how to read references for what isn't being said.This conversation moves beyond recruiting tactics and into the discipline of building a team for the long term. What would your business look like if every open position was treated as something worth competing for? Are you investing enough in the people on your team to keep them there? And how much of your time as a business owner is genuinely going to the team? If you are serious about building a business that runs on talented, committed people, this conversation is for you.Visit https://workshop.blueprintos.com to register for the upcoming Above The Business workshop.Pick up David's book, Building Your Dream Team, on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0bR6N9XfLearn more about David Peterson and his consulting: https://www.coachpconsulting.comCheck out David's scaling seminars: https://www.scaleandprofitseminar.com/Thanks to our sponsorsCoach P ConsultingCoach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner, leading a large and stable team of top-performing professionals. Today, he shares the systems, delegation strategies, and specialization methods he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at:https://www.coachpconsulting.comBe sure to mention you heard about it on the Above The Business Podcast.Autopilot RecruitingAutopilot Recruiting helps small business owners solve staffing challenges by taking the stress out of hiring. Their dedicated recruiters work on your behalf every business day, optimizing your applicant tracking system, posting job listings, and sourcing candidates through social media and local communities.https://www.autopilotrecruiting.comMention Above The Business Podcast when you reach out.Direct ClicksDirect Clicks is built by business owners, for business owners. They specialize in custom marketing solutions that drive real results. From paid search campaigns to SEO and social media management, they provide comprehensive digital marketing support to help your business grow.Exclusive offer for listeners:https://directclicksinc.com/abovethebusinessGet a free marketing campaign audit and actionable recommendations.About Above The BusinessAbove The Business is hosted by Bradley Hamner, founder of BlueprintOS, and focuses on helping small business owners transition from Rainmaker to Architect by building systems, teams, and operations that scale.

In this solo episode, Bradley Hamner applies the college sports transfer portal concept to one of the most consequential decisions a growing business faces: when recruiting, are you going after someone who has already done the work, or someone with the raw ingredients to develop? Most business owners never make that choice deliberately, and it costs them.Bradley walks through real hiring decisions from his own companies, including an office manager brought in specifically for her existing experience and a sales rep recruited directly from a competitor. He explains the reasoning behind both hires, why the next sales hire in that same business will target potential instead of production, and what signals to look for when making that call.This episode moves beyond hiring tactics and into recruiting mindset. Are you clear on what a role actually requires before you start looking? When you go after experience, is that a deliberate choice or a default? And how does the current stage of your business shape which approach makes more sense? If you are actively expanding your team and want a clearer framework for making smarter hiring decisions, this episode is for you.Visit https://workshop.blueprintos.com to register for the upcoming Above The Business workshop.Thanks to our sponsorsCoach P ConsultingCoach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner, leading a large and stable team of top-performing professionals. Today, he shares the systems, delegation strategies, and specialization methods he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at:https://coachpconsulting.comBe sure to mention you heard about it on the Above The Business Podcast.Autopilot RecruitingAutopilot Recruiting helps small business owners solve staffing challenges by taking the stress out of hiring. Their dedicated recruiters work on your behalf every business day. They optimize your applicant tracking system, post job listings, and source candidates through social media and local communities.With their continuous recruiting approach, you can save time, reduce hiring costs, and receive pre-screened candidates without paying hiring fees or commissions.https://www.autopilotrecruiting.comMention Above The Business Podcast when you reach out.Direct ClicksDirect Clicks specializes in digital marketing solutions designed for business owners who want measurable results. Their team supports companies through paid advertising, SEO, and strategic marketing systems that help generate consistent leads.Exclusive offer for listeners:https://directclicksinc.com/abovethebusinessGet a free marketing campaign audit where their team reviews your website, SEO, content, social media, and paid advertising, then provides actionable recommendations. If you partner with them, all setup fees will be waived.About Above The BusinessAbove The Business is hosted by Bradley Hamner, founder of BlueprintOS, and focuses on helping small business owners transition from Rainmaker to Architect by building systems, teams, and operations that scale without their constant involvement.

In this episode, Bradley sits down with Kevin Lawrence, entrepreneur, coach, and author of Your Oxygen Mask First and The Four Forces of Growth. Kevin shares how his path from early entrepreneurial hustles to decades of coaching business owners shaped the frameworks he now teaches around growth, leadership, and long-term business performance.They discuss what has not changed in business despite the rise of AI and new technology, and why the core principles of solving customer problems, hiring the right people, and building strong margins still matter most. Kevin also explains how many leaders unintentionally optimize their businesses for efficiency instead of growth, and why that shift can quietly flatten momentum over time.This conversation moves beyond tactics and into how leaders think. How do you know whether you are building for growth or simply fixing problems? What does it take to keep your business moving forward without burning yourself out? And how do you balance the operational demands of today with the strategic thinking required for the future?If you care about sustainable growth, sharper leadership, and building a business that can scale without draining you, this conversation is for you.Visit https://workshop.blueprintos.com to register for the upcoming Above The Business workshop.Learn more about Kevin Lawrence and Lawrence & Co: https://www.lawrenceandco.com/Check out Kevin's books: https://lawrenceandco.com/resources/books Thanks to our sponsorsCoach P ConsultingCoach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner, leading a large and stable team of top-performing professionals. Today, he shares the systems, delegation strategies, and specialization methods he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at:https://www.coachpconsulting.comBe sure to mention you heard about it on the Above The Business Podcast.Autopilot RecruitingAutopilot Recruiting helps small business owners solve staffing challenges by taking the stress out of hiring. Their dedicated recruiters work on your behalf every business day, optimizing your applicant tracking system, posting job listings, and sourcing candidates through social media and local communities.https://www.autopilotrecruiting.comMention Above The Business Podcast when you reach out.Direct ClicksDirect Clicks is built by business owners, for business owners. They specialize in custom marketing solutions that drive real results. From paid search campaigns to SEO and social media management, they provide comprehensive digital marketing support to help your business grow.Exclusive offer for listeners:https://directclicksinc.com/abovethebusinessGet a free marketing campaign audit and actionable recommendations.About Above The BusinessAbove The Business is hosted by Bradley Hamner, founder of BlueprintOS, and focuses on helping small business owners transition from Rainmaker to Architect by building systems, teams, and operations that scale.

The two main parts of the May 2, 2026, podcast are a tour of Howard's Garden and one of several interviews Howard Garrett conducted in April at the EarthX conference. This week's interview is a discussion with Rainmaker.Earth representative Kevin Hauschel, their VP of Sales and Business Development in North America. The Canadian company offers "transformative water technology that restructures irrigation water so that it has the characteristics of rainwater through an advanced oxidation process." Find these subjects and more in this week's podcast.Advertisers:Summit Chemical mosquito solutions. https://summitchemical.com/mosquito-solutions/Dramm Corporation Consumer Products https://www.dramm.com/html/main.isxCrazy Water is the only mineral water bottled in Texas. Rich with Mother Nature-infused minerals, which are more readily absorbed by your body. https://drinkcrazywater.com/ Dr. Ohhira probiotics have been part of the Garrett family health regimen for years. https://drohhiraprobiotics.com/dr-ohhira-probiotics/https://www.dirtdoctor.com

In this solo episode, Bradley Hamner unpacks a question he was recently asked at the BlueprintOS' Beat the Odds retreat: what is the real difference between good business owners and great business owners? After reflecting on years of working with small business owners and building businesses himself, he shares the answer he has landed on.Bradley explains that the difference is not simply marketing skill, sales ability, or even hiring talent. Great business owners develop a ruthless ability to identify what actually matters in the business, then stay focused on it long enough to remove the bottleneck that is holding growth back.This conversation moves beyond tactics and into discernment. What is the real needle mover in your business right now? Are you solving the right problem, or just reacting to noise? And can you stay focused on the right thing long enough to create real progress? If you want to sharpen your ability to identify what matters and act on it, this episode is for you.Visit https://workshop.blueprintos.com to register for the upcoming Above The Business workshop.Resources MentionedThe Goal by Eliyahu M Goldratt: https://a.co/d/04ccnE1JThanks to our sponsorsCoach P ConsultingCoach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner, leading a large and stable team of top-performing professionals. Today, he shares the systems, delegation strategies, and specialization methods he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at:https://coachpconsulting.comBe sure to mention you heard about it on the Above The Business Podcast.Autopilot RecruitingAutopilot Recruiting helps small business owners solve staffing challenges by taking the stress out of hiring. Their dedicated recruiters work on your behalf every business day. They optimize your applicant tracking system, post job listings, and source candidates through social media and local communities.With their continuous recruiting approach, you can save time, reduce hiring costs, and receive pre-screened candidates without paying hiring fees or commissions.https://www.autopilotrecruiting.comMention Above The Business Podcast when you reach out.Direct ClicksDirect Clicks specializes in digital marketing solutions designed for business owners who want measurable results. Their team supports companies through paid advertising, SEO, and strategic marketing systems that help generate consistent leads.Exclusive offer for listeners:https://directclicksinc.com/abovethebusinessGet a free marketing campaign audit where their team reviews your website, SEO, content, social media, and paid advertising, then provides actionable recommendations. If you partner with them, all setup fees will be waived.About Above The BusinessAbove The Business is hosted by Bradley Hamner, founder of BlueprintOS, and focuses on helping small business owners transition from Rainmaker to Architect by building systems, teams, and operations that scale without their constant involvement.

Last night's Dynamite was a heavy-hitter: featuring four championship matches and a massive “I Quit” stipulation set for Double or Nothing. In this week's episode, we look at Kevin Knight's career-defining win over MJF to retain the TNT Championship: the “Jet” used MJF's own tricks against him with a low blow and a quick roll-up. We also dive into the tag team divisions, specifically Divine Dominion's dominant defense against Kris Statlander and Hikaru Shida, and what the future holds for the Don Callis Family after Adam Copeland and Christian Cage picked up a win over RPG Vice.Inside the Episode:* Darby's Sting Era: Analyzing the Coffin Drops and the psychological warfare between the World Champ and Brody King.* The Rainmaker in Action: Kazuchika Okada's International Title defense against Ace Austin of the Bang Bang Gang.* I Quit!: FTR lays out the stakes for Double or Nothing: and “Cage & Cope” accept.* Jericho Under Pressure: Chris Jericho is once again blindsided by “The Demand.”Follow us on YOUTUBE and BLUESKYMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/aavirall/gravityLicense code: FUEBS0UI2NFZPDE4 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.allelitewrapup.com

In this high-energy live episode of The Voice of Retail, Michael welcomes two dynamic voices shaping the future of retail and consumer brands: Jake Karls and Carl Boutet. Recorded live on location, this spontaneous conversation delivers powerful insights into what it takes to build a modern consumer brand in an increasingly crowded, algorithm-driven marketplace. Jake Karls shares the remarkable growth story behind Mid-Day Squares—from launching the company in Montreal with his sister and brother-in-law to building a vertically integrated manufacturing business producing more than 150,000 bars per day across North America. But this isn't just a product story. Jake explains how Mid-Day Squares intentionally built a media company mindset from day one, hiring content creators before traditional food scientists, documenting their journey, and turning storytelling into one of their most valuable growth engines. Listeners will hear how a major cocoa pricing crisis nearly disrupted the business—and how that challenge sparked one of their biggest innovations: their breakout “No Bread PB&J” product line. Jake reveals how combining product innovation with viral content, emotional storytelling, and fearless authenticity helped the brand secure retailer support and create consumer demand at scale. Carl Boutet brings his trademark strategic lens to the conversation, unpacking why brands must “take back agency” in an era increasingly dominated by AI-generated content and algorithmic sameness. Drawing from themes in his upcoming book, Carl argues that AI is quickly becoming table stakes—not differentiation—and that the brands that win will be those that create genuine emotional connection, distinctiveness, and memorability. The conversation also explores the evolving role of retail media, the power of founder-led storytelling, startup innovation in CPG, and why in a world of automation, human energy may be the ultimate competitive advantage. For retailers, brand builders, entrepreneurs, and marketers trying to understand what cuts through in today's attention economy, this episode delivers practical insights, inspiration, and plenty of laughs.   Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fifth year in a row, the National Retail Federation has designated Michael as on their Top Retail Voices for 2025 and 2026. Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

In this episode, we're joined by Parker Cardwell, chief operating officer of Rainmaker Technologies, a company making waves in the field of cloud seeding. Parker shares the latest breakthroughs in this innovative technology, which has been making headlines in the Washington Post. We dive into the science behind cloud seeding, its potential to decentralize water infrastructure, and the company's mission to increase snowpack in the mountains. With a focus on precision and safety, Rainmaker is working to provide a game-changing solution for water scarcity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Bradley sits down with Michael Jacobson, founder of French Florist, to talk about what it looks like to spot opportunity in a struggling industry and build a modern business around it. Michael shares how he went from corporate consulting into the floral industry, first by trying to help his uncle sell a flower shop, then by realizing the entire industry faced the same structural problems.They discuss how Michael approached an old and fragmented category with a different lens, combining technology, supply chain, and marketing to transform unit economics and build a scalable model. The conversation also explores what it takes to turn a single underperforming location into a multi-location business with franchise ambitions, while still staying focused on the customer experience.This conversation moves beyond business turnaround tactics and into entrepreneurial thinking. How do you recognize real opportunity in an overlooked market? What does it take to challenge assumptions in a legacy industry? And how do you build a business that creates both financial upside and a platform for something bigger than yourself?If you care about finding opportunity where others see limitations, building better systems, and creating a business with long-term potential, this conversation is for you.Visit https://workshop.blueprintos.com to register for the upcoming Above The Business workshop.Learn more about French Florist: https://www.frenchflorist.com/ Learn more about their franchise opportunity: https://www.frenchfloristfranchise.com/Reach out to Michael: michael@frenchflorist.com Thanks to our sponsorsCoach P ConsultingCoach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner, leading a large and stable team of top-performing professionals. Today, he shares the systems, delegation strategies, and specialization methods he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at:https://www.coachpconsulting.comBe sure to mention you heard about it on the Above The Business Podcast.Autopilot RecruitingAutopilot Recruiting helps small business owners solve staffing challenges by taking the stress out of hiring. Their dedicated recruiters work on your behalf every business day, optimizing your applicant tracking system, posting job listings, and sourcing candidates through social media and local communities.https://www.autopilotrecruiting.comMention Above The Business Podcast when you reach out.Direct ClicksDirect Clicks is built by business owners, for business owners. They specialize in custom marketing solutions that drive real results. From paid search campaigns to SEO and social media management, they provide comprehensive digital marketing support to help your business grow.Exclusive offer for listeners:https://directclicksinc.com/abovethebusinessGet a free marketing campaign audit and actionable recommendations.About Above The BusinessAbove The Business is hosted by Bradley Hamner, founder of BlueprintOS, and focuses on helping small business owners transition from Rainmaker to Architect by building systems, teams, and operations that scale.

In this solo episode, Bradley Hamner speaks directly to the business owner who feels like everything is getting harder at the exact moment the business should be working. He shares a recent conversation with a founder who was ready to burn it all down, even though the business was actually performing well and tracking toward a strong year.Bradley unpacks the ceiling of complexity that often shows up between $500,000 and $1,000,000 in revenue. This is the stage where the team grows, systems need to mature, and the founder's job begins to change. What feels like failure is often the pressure of leveling up.This conversation moves beyond tactics and into the emotional reality of building a business. What if the moment you want to quit is actually the moment right before the breakthrough? And what if the complexity you are facing is not proof that you are failing, but proof that the business is growing? If you have ever felt like a fraud while trying to lead a growing company, this episode is for you.Visit https://workshop.blueprintos.com to register for the upcoming Above The Business workshop.Thanks to our sponsorsCoach P ConsultingCoach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner, leading a large and stable team of top-performing professionals. Today, he shares the systems, delegation strategies, and specialization methods he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at:https://coachpconsulting.comBe sure to mention you heard about it on the Above The Business Podcast.Autopilot RecruitingAutopilot Recruiting helps small business owners solve staffing challenges by taking the stress out of hiring. Their dedicated recruiters work on your behalf every business day. They optimize your applicant tracking system, post job listings, and source candidates through social media and local communities.With their continuous recruiting approach, you can save time, reduce hiring costs, and receive pre-screened candidates without paying hiring fees or commissions.https://www.autopilotrecruiting.comMention Above The Business Podcast when you reach out.Direct ClicksDirect Clicks specializes in digital marketing solutions designed for business owners who want measurable results. Their team supports companies through paid advertising, SEO, and strategic marketing systems that help generate consistent leads.Exclusive offer for listeners:https://directclicksinc.com/abovethebusinessGet a free marketing campaign audit where their team reviews your website, SEO, content, social media, and paid advertising, then provides actionable recommendations. If you partner with them, all setup fees will be waived.About Above The BusinessAbove The Business is hosted by Bradley Hamner, founder of BlueprintOS, and focuses on helping small business owners transition from Rainmaker to Architect by building systems, teams, and operations that scale without their constant involvement.

In this episode, Bradley sits down with Michael Zipursky, co-founder of Consulting Success, entrepreneur, and advisor to consultants building firms around their expertise. Michael shares his journey from starting businesses in high school to building and selling multiple companies, and explains why so many business owners stay stuck inside the work instead of designing the business they actually want.They discuss the difference between growth and scale, why many founders fail to define what success really looks like for them, and how that lack of clarity creates friction when it comes to team building, systems, and leadership. Michael also explains why documenting the nuance of how work gets done is critical if you want to transfer knowledge, build leverage, and reduce dependence on the founder.This conversation moves beyond tactics and into intentionality. What kind of business do you actually want to build? Are you hiring to relieve today's pressure or to support the future you want? And how do you get the business out of your head and into systems that allow others to help carry it forward?If you care about building a business with more clarity, leverage, and long-term alignment, this conversation is for you.Visit https://workshop.blueprintos.com to register for the upcoming Above The Business workshop.Learn more about Michael Zipursky and Consulting Success: https://www.consultingsuccess.com/Connect with Michael Zipursky on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zipursky/ Thanks to our sponsorsCoach P ConsultingCoach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner, leading a large and stable team of top-performing professionals. Today, he shares the systems, delegation strategies, and specialization methods he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at:https://www.coachpconsulting.comBe sure to mention you heard about it on the Above The Business Podcast.Autopilot RecruitingAutopilot Recruiting helps small business owners solve staffing challenges by taking the stress out of hiring. Their dedicated recruiters work on your behalf every business day, optimizing your applicant tracking system, posting job listings, and sourcing candidates through social media and local communities.https://www.autopilotrecruiting.comMention Above The Business Podcast when you reach out.Direct ClicksDirect Clicks is built by business owners, for business owners. They specialize in custom marketing solutions that drive real results. From paid search campaigns to SEO and social media management, they provide comprehensive digital marketing support to help your business grow.Exclusive offer for listeners:https://directclicksinc.com/abovethebusinessGet a free marketing campaign audit and actionable recommendations.About Above The BusinessAbove The Business is hosted by Bradley Hamner, founder of BlueprintOS, and focuses on helping small business owners transition from Rainmaker to Architect by building systems, teams, and operations that scale.

Many business owners invest in marketing without having a clear way to measure what is actually working. They know money is going out, but they do not always know which channels are producing leads, customers, and real returns.This episode is the third and final part of a three-part marketing series. After covering marketing plans and marketing metrics, Bradley Hamner now walks through how to build a simple marketing dashboard that gives visibility into performance over time. He explains how to track spending by channel, monitor leads and customer acquisition, and measure return on investment in a way that supports better business decisions.This conversation focuses on the discipline of measurement. What should go on a marketing dashboard? How do you know if a channel is working? And how can tracking trends over time help you invest more confidently? If you want a simple way to understand your marketing performance, this episode is for you.Visit https://workshop.blueprintos.com to register for the upcoming Above The Business workshop.Thanks to our sponsorsCoach P ConsultingCoach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner, leading a large and stable team of top-performing professionals. Today, he shares the systems, delegation strategies, and specialization methods he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at:https://coachpconsulting.comBe sure to mention you heard about it on the Above The Business Podcast.Autopilot RecruitingAutopilot Recruiting helps small business owners solve staffing challenges by taking the stress out of hiring. Their dedicated recruiters work on your behalf every business day. They optimize your applicant tracking system, post job listings, and source candidates through social media and local communities.With their continuous recruiting approach, you can save time, reduce hiring costs, and receive pre-screened candidates without paying hiring fees or commissions.https://www.autopilotrecruiting.comMention Above The Business Podcast when you reach out.Direct ClicksDirect Clicks specializes in digital marketing solutions designed for business owners who want measurable results. Their team supports companies through paid advertising, SEO, and strategic marketing systems that help generate consistent leads.Exclusive offer for listeners:https://directclicksinc.com/abovethebusinessGet a free marketing campaign audit where their team reviews your website, SEO, content, social media, and paid advertising, then provides actionable recommendations. If you partner with them, all setup fees will be waived.About Above The BusinessAbove The Business is hosted by Bradley Hamner, founder of BlueprintOS, and focuses on helping small business owners transition from Rainmaker to Architect by building systems, teams, and operations that scale without their constant involvement.

Episode SummaryIn this episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops, Rodric sits down with Colin Herdman — lifelong entrepreneur, co-founder of Monkey Island Ventures, and founder of Rainmaker, a company helping business owners grow their network, leads, and sales using LinkedIn.Colin shares how he went from launching his first business a week after college to building multiple companies across digital marketing, software development, and LinkedIn growth strategy. Along the way, he's learned that real business growth still comes down to the same fundamentals: understanding your audience, teaching what you know, and building genuine relationships.Rodric and Colin also dig into AI, the future of marketing, community building, and why LinkedIn live streams may be one of the most underrated tools available for founders, coaches, and sales leaders today.This is a conversation about growth, yes — but even more, it's about authenticity, education, thought leadership, and how to stand out online without becoming just more noise.In this episode, you'll hear:Colin's journey from college graduate to lifelong entrepreneurThe story behind Monkey Island VenturesWhat his three companies are focused on todayWhy AI is changing marketing — and what it cannot replaceWhy community may become even more valuable in an AI-heavy worldColin's philosophy for using LinkedIn the right wayThe difference between creating noise and creating trustWhy educational content beats salesy content on LinkedInHow Colin uses LinkedIn live streams to generate leads and referralsA step-by-step breakdown of his LinkedIn live stream strategyWhy repetition and thought leadership matter more than constant content churnHighlights & Timestamps[00:00] Colin's core LinkedIn philosophy Colin explains the big idea behind his approach to LinkedIn: authenticity, education, experimentation, and understanding what your audience can learn from you.[01:00] Meet Colin Herdman Colin introduces himself as a lifelong entrepreneur who launched his first business one week after college.[01:00] From criminal justice degree to entrepreneurship He shares how he never used his degree and instead learned business through experience and the school of hard knocks.[02:00] The businesses Colin is building today Colin breaks down the three companies under Monkey Island Ventures: Aurion, Cloudburst, and Rainmaker.[03:00] What's changing fastest in marketing right now Rodric asks Colin about the biggest shifts in marketing, and Colin points straight to AI, automation, and the need for authenticity.[04:00] Why community matters more than ever Rodric and Colin talk about how AI may make entrepreneurship even lonelier — and why real community will become even more valuable.[05:00] What's next for Colin Colin shares why he is focused on growing the current businesses while staying open to future opportunities.[05:00] What Rainmaker actually does Colin explains how Rainmaker helps founders, coaches, and sales leaders use LinkedIn to grow relationships, leads, and sales.[06:00] Colin's philosophy for LinkedIn growth He outlines the three layers of his strategy: authenticity, educational mindset, and understanding what your audience wants to learn from you.[08:00] How he identifies the right audience Colin explains how he uses Sales Navigator and ICP-based targeting to define who to connect with.[09:00] Why first connections matter He shares why his team reaches out to around 100 people a week and why growing a first-degree network is foundational.[10:00] The three campaign types he uses Colin walks through the main campaign formats he uses: drip messaging, LinkedIn polls, and live streams.[11:00] Why LinkedIn live streams are the biggest opportunity He explains why live streams are powerful, why LinkedIn is leaning into them, and why they cut through AI-driven sameness.[12:00] How Colin structures live streams Colin shares how he chooses a specific audience and a repeatable 101-level topic that can be taught over and over again.[14:00] Why repetition works better than constant reinvention He explains why repeating great content to the right audience is smarter than always creating something new.[14:00] How LinkedIn event invites do the heavy lifting Colin shares how LinkedIn's event system helps drive awareness, reminders, and attendance without feeling spammy.[16:00] The real power of the follow-up After each live stream, Colin follows up with attendees in a thoughtful way that opens the door for natural next-step conversations.[18:00] How live streams build long-term trust Colin explains how repeated educational live streams create awareness, thought leadership, and referral momentum over time.[20:00] Where to find Colin He shares where people can connect with him, download his live stream resource, and learn more.[21:00] Colin's question for the next guest Colin asks the next guest what book most helped them implement growth and strategy in their business.[21:00] The question Colin was asked Colin reflects on the importance of turning inward and trying to stay true to who he is.Notable Quotes“Nobody wants to be sold on LinkedIn.” – Colin Herdman“What is it that they can learn from me? What can I teach?” – Colin Herdman“The real opportunity is on LinkedIn when you know what your audience can learn from you.” – Colin Herdman“It's all about authenticity. It's all about education. It's all about you.” – Colin Herdman“You don't have to keep creating new content all the time.” – Colin Herdman“What happens over time is you become top of mind for whatever topics you continually present on.” – Colin Herdman“It's all about sending the elevator back down.” – Rodric LenhartConnect with Colin

In this episode, Bradley sits down with Matt Jonza, co-owner of Direct Clicks and longtime digital marketing operator, to talk about what has changed in marketing for small business owners. From the rise of AI-driven ad platforms to shifts in search behavior and lead quality, Matt breaks down what business owners need to understand if they want their marketing to actually support growth.They discuss how digital advertising has evolved, why SEO and AEO still rely on many of the same fundamentals, and what owners should know about reviews, fresh content, and question-and-answer sections on their online profiles. Matt also explains why direct response and branding need to be approached differently depending on the stage of the business.This conversation moves beyond tactics and into decision-making. How much should you invest in marketing? What should early-stage businesses prioritize? And how do you balance quantity of leads with quality of leads while still building a business your team can actually support?If you want a clearer view of what digital marketing should look like for a growing small business, this conversation is for you.Visit https://workshop.blueprintos.com to register for the upcoming Above The Business workshop.Connect with Matt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/insurancequotesmn/Learn more about Direct Clicks: https://www.directclicksinc.com/Thanks to our sponsorsCoach P ConsultingCoach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner, leading a large and stable team of top-performing professionals. Today, he shares the systems, delegation strategies, and specialization methods he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at:https://www.coachpconsulting.comBe sure to mention you heard about it on the Above The Business Podcast.Autopilot RecruitingAutopilot Recruiting helps small business owners solve staffing challenges by taking the stress out of hiring. Their dedicated recruiters work on your behalf every business day, optimizing your applicant tracking system, posting job listings, and sourcing candidates through social media and local communities.https://www.autopilotrecruiting.comMention Above The Business Podcast when you reach out.Direct ClicksDirect Clicks is built by business owners, for business owners. They specialize in custom marketing solutions that drive real results. From paid search campaigns to SEO and social media management, they provide comprehensive digital marketing support to help your business grow.Exclusive offer for listeners:https://directclicksinc.com/abovethebusinessGet a free marketing campaign audit and actionable recommendations.About Above The BusinessAbove The Business is hosted by Bradley Hamner, founder of BlueprintOS, and focuses on helping small business owners transition from Rainmaker to Architect by building systems, teams, and operations that scale.

Marketing plans provide direction, but without the right metrics, it becomes difficult to know whether your strategy is actually working.This episode is part two of a three-part marketing series. After covering marketing plans in part one, Bradley Hamner now focuses on the core marketing metrics every small business owner should understand. He explains how to measure cost per lead, customer acquisition cost, and lifetime value, and why these numbers are essential for making informed growth decisions.This conversation moves beyond planning and into measurement. How much should it cost to acquire a customer? What is the relationship between lifetime value and acquisition cost? And how do these metrics influence your ability to scale? If you want to make smarter marketing decisions backed by data, this episode is for you.Visit https://workshop.blueprintos.com to register for the upcoming Above The Business workshop.Thanks to our sponsorsCoach P ConsultingCoach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner, leading a large and stable team of top-performing professionals. Today, he shares the systems, delegation strategies, and specialization methods he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at:https://coachpconsulting.comBe sure to mention you heard about it on the Above The Business Podcast.Autopilot RecruitingAutopilot Recruiting helps small business owners solve staffing challenges by taking the stress out of hiring. Their dedicated recruiters work on your behalf every business day. They optimize your applicant tracking system, post job listings, and source candidates through social media and local communities.With their continuous recruiting approach, you can save time, reduce hiring costs, and receive pre-screened candidates without paying hiring fees or commissions.https://www.autopilotrecruiting.comMention Above The Business Podcast when you reach out.Direct ClicksDirect Clicks specializes in digital marketing solutions designed for business owners who want measurable results. Their team supports companies through paid advertising, SEO, and strategic marketing systems that help generate consistent leads.Exclusive offer for listeners:https://directclicksinc.com/abovethebusinessGet a free marketing campaign audit where their team reviews your website, SEO, content, social media, and paid advertising, then provides actionable recommendations. If you partner with them, all setup fees will be waived.About Above The BusinessAbove The Business is hosted by Bradley Hamner, founder of BlueprintOS, and focuses on helping small business owners transition from Rainmaker to Architect by building systems, teams, and operations that scale without their constant involvement.

At some point, firm founders often find that their time is divided between attracting new clients and serving current ones (and running their business). This episode explores how it's possible to delegate technical work to a centralized planning team, segment clients by revenue, and leverage asynchronous communication tools to create client touchpoints while devoting significant time to closing new clients.  Jake Falcon, founder of Falcon Wealth Advisors, has built a $1 billion advisory firm for nearly 900 client households in part by focusing on his strengths as a 'rainmaker' bringing in new clients while stepping back from day-to-day planning analyses and regular client meetings. In this episode, Jake shares how abandoning scripts and prioritizing authentic connections transformed his business development. He also discusses how he's using Instagram to meet potential clients 'where they are' and demonstrate his authentic personality, why he invests client assets directly into stocks and bonds instead of mutual funds and ETFs, and how he hopes that bringing in direct business development hires will help his firm grow well into the future.    For show notes and more visit: https://www.kitces.com/484 

In this Rainmaker success story, Courtney Morse interviews Candace Harding of Thrive with Dr. C in Arlington, Virginia. Candace shares how she went from reluctant entrepreneur to thriving clinic owner, how she built momentum after being forced to go all in, and what helped her grow from a tiny room in a yoga studio to a larger standalone practice with a team. In This Episode, You'll Learn How Candace's early PT and dance background shaped her clinical style Why her first jobs gave her great reps but showed her what she didn't want How she was forced to "burn the ships" and go full-time in her own practice How community relationships and local marketing helped her grow fast What she underestimated most about starting a business How she built a team, moved into a larger space, and kept growing What advice she gives to anyone still on the fence about going all in Key Takeaway You do not need a perfect timeline or perfect setup to build a successful cash practice. Candace's story shows that strong community relationships, consistency, and committing fully can create momentum faster than you think. Technology Spotlight Want to stay fully present with patients instead of stuck in documentation? Try Claire free for 7 days and see how an AI scribe trained for physical therapists can reduce documentation time and improve patient rapport. Free Resource Want a clear plan to go from part-time to full-time in your cash practice? Join the free 5-Day Challenge. Connect Physical Therapy Biz PT Entrepreneur Podcast Thrive with Dr. C

In today's episode, I'm joined by Ashley Brock, a digital advertising expert and founder of a powerhouse agency. We dive into her Rainmaker Method, a step-by-step guide to crafting ads that resonate and convert. Ashley breaks down the six pillars of successful messaging and shows you how to target the right audience, boost your sales, and build trust with your brand.Ashley also shares her journey from corporate advertising to helping entrepreneurs scale their businesses with impactful ads. If you're ready to elevate your marketing and make it rain, this episode is for you!Click play to hear all of this and:[00:00] Why you need to craft your ads to resonate, articulate, and be memorable.[05:00] Learn how to speak to your audience at different stages of awareness.[10:00] Ashley shares why articulation can make or break your ad's effectiveness.[15:00] Discover how identifying your ideal customer can lead to more effective advertising.[20:00] Hear how Ashley pivoted from working with massive corporations to helping small business owners succeed.[25:00] Ashley shares how she grew her business through persistence and a willingness to invest in her growth.Listen to Related Episodes:Unreasonable Hospitality: What It Takes to Be Number One in Your Industry with Will GuidaraFour Secrets to Unstoppable MarketingOld School Marketing Tactics, New School ResultsConnect With Ashley Brock:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ads.with.ashleyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WinWithPaidAdsWebsite: https://www.paidadscoaching.com/challengePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/win-with-paid-ads/id1715064884

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