Podcasts about Rainmaker

Netflix just slipped generative AI into its new sci-fi series The Eternaut to cut costs and speed up production. It marks the first time AI-made visuals have appeared in an original Netflix show and reignites fears about machines replacing human creatives.Featured Guests: Pratima Arora, chief product officer, SmartsheetWatch our full interview with Augustus Doricko at Rainmaker's facility in El Segundo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ha3iTQS8yiA

Hey Rainmakers—it's Stephen here, and this episode is straight fire if you're ready to boost your productivity and creativity using AI. I'm pulling back the curtain on the tools Chelsey and I are actually using in our business right now. From designing in Canva to writing podcast titles in seconds, this toolkit is stacked with resources that are saving us time and unlocking new creative energy. I'm joined by our Rainmaker marketing assistant Sophie, and we're walking through each AI tool we love—plus how we're using them. You'll get a real look into our process and how you can start using these tools today to simplify your content creation, streamline workflows, and even manage launches with less stress. This episode isn't theoretical—it's practical. Whether you're running a business, homeschooling, podcasting, or just trying to make content faster and smarter, you'll find something in here that makes you say, “Wait—I didn't know AI could do that!” Tune in for a behind-the-scenes peek at what's working for us right now and get inspired to build your own Rainmaker AI Toolkit. Links for this episode: https://aiforcompanies.com Connect with us: ► Rainmaker Instagram: @therainmakerfamily ► Chelsey Instagram: @chels_diaz ► Stephen Instagram: @steezdiaz ► TikTok: @therainmakerfamily ► Facebook: @diazfamilylegacy ► Website: therainmakerfamily.com   Join Our Next Rainmaker Challenge - How To Make Passive Income From Home: https://therainmakerchallenge.com Save On Our Favorite Things: https://rainmakerfamily.com/deals Watch The Million Dollar Mama Case Study: https://www.makeitrainmomma.com/casestudy   Episode Minute by Minute:  0:00 – Welcome and What This Episode Is All About 3:00 – Why We're Obsessed with Using AI Tools 6:00 – The Tool We Use to Design Slides and Graphics 9:20 – Our Favorite AI Podcast Title Generator 12:00 – Launch Planning with Airtable + AI 14:30 – AI in Canva: How to Speed Up Visual Content 18:00 – Top Tips for Getting Started with AI Tools 22:00 – Final Words: You Don't Have to Be an Expert to Start  

Have you ever felt guilty for wanting more money? More success? More revenue in your business? In this episode, Ashley opens up about a pivotal moment in her life: a walk with her son in a stroller behind their apartment complex, when she heard a quote that stopped her in her tracks. That simple truth changed everything for her. Ashley shares how that moment reshaped her mindset as a CEO and ads coach. It's not only okay to want more—it's the mindset every Rainmaker should have. Connect with Ashley: Join the Challenge: Win with Paid Ads Challenge Buy the Book: How to Win with Paid Ads Instagram: @ads.with.ashley YouTube: @ads.with.ashley

Atmo will use its deep learning models to help Rainmaker identify clouds that have potential for seeding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flooding in cities across the United States, even extending all the way to Tokyo, have like clockwork imitated the talking points of climate change or DEWs and geoengineering. Without entering that argument we can simply take a look at the data: what are the records for single day rainfall in a state, city, etc? what is the record for monthly rainfall in those same places? what are the averages of rainfall in these places over a year? is the amount of rain, intensity of the rain, or number of deaths being used to create the 'worst of' story? what are the worst floods based on and when are the records set? what does this have to do with timing of the event, population density and what context does it have to better advancements in civilization? The flooding of conspiracy land is the only real hazard, which like climate change, encourages people to be part of a group identity by repeating talking points to sound knowledgable. *The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.-FREE ARCHIVE (w. ads)SUBSCRIPTION ARCHIVEX / TWITTER FACEBOOKWEBSITECashApp: $rdgable EMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / TSTRadio@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-secret-teachings--5328407/support.

Atmo will use its deep learning models to help Rainmaker identify clouds that have potential for seeding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cloud-seeding startup Rainmaker, which recently fueled conspiracy theories after the Texas floods, just teamed up with Atmo, an AI weather firm to squeeze more rain out of the sky with drones. And Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok, fresh off a scandal for spewing antisemitic garbage, is now under Pentagon contract and officially for sale to every federal agency in America.Featured Guests: Augustus Doricko, CEO and founder, Rainmaker Technology Corp | Alex Levy, CEO and co-founder, Atmo | Oliver Libby, managing partner and co-founder, H/L Ventures and City Rock Venture Partners

Are you under a Spirit of Religion? Secretary of State Marco Rubio gives a speechabout Iran and its prophecy of the 12th Imam; What is it about Israel that makespeople so uncomfortable and hated; Border and Ice agents were ambushed inTexas, a 1,000-year flood claims the lives of over 100 people in Texas; and acompany named Rainmaker was caught red-handed cloud seeding 2 days beforeThe Texas flood.New episodes are released every Monday. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode, and leave us a rating on your podcast platform of choice. For more info or to support Burning Bush Ministries, visit our website at burningbushministries.tv.Follow us on social media:x.com/edifypodcastFacebook.com/edifypodcast Product Spotlight:Nashville Gold And Coin:https://nashvillegoldandcoin.com/Dr. Rhonda's Ultimate Daily Detoxifier:https://doctorrhonda.myshopify.com/discount/BURNINGBUSH?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fultimate-daily-detoxifierUse promo code Edify!Dr. Rhonda's Ultimate Immune Booster:https://doctorrhonda.myshopify.com/products/bpuibooster?_pos=2&_psq=ultim&_ss=e&_v=1.0Use promo code Edify!My Pillow:https://www.mypillow.com/?cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=6481386640&cq_term=my%20pillow&cq_med=&cq_plac=&cq_net=g&cq_plt=gp&gclid=CjwKCAjwue6hBhBVEiwA9YTx8D1g59gXEUjFegHoWVjHHx6V_dwQUAQpc2fT4fQqsK93A1s2W-XT-RoCeLsQAvD_BwEUse promo code B66Sources:https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/07/confirmed-ceo-weather-modification-company-reveals-cloud-seeding/

Become a beta tester for our new Unapologetically Outspoken GPT! Use the link here or head over to our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thelawofattractiontribe.com/a/2148108179/MpCJCAPZ⁠⁠Want to join the conversation? Connect with Tara and Stephanie on TikTok, X, Rumble, YouTube, Truth Social, Facebook, and IG.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://msha.ke/unapologeticallyoutspoken/⁠⁠⁠This week, we're blowing the lid off geoengineering, deep state coverups, and D.C. depravity:Nicole Shanahan drops The Dark MAHA Report, exposing ongoing U.S. geoengineering ops under new names Cloud seeding and Texas flooding? The media says it's a conspiracy. The CEO of Rainmaker says it's all coincidence. MTG wants to make weather modification a felony. You decide.Trump's Epstein denial hits a nerve with his base. We play the clips from Pam Bondi, Trump, Tucker, and Liz Wheeler. Spoiler: this isn't going away quietly.Epstein intel links run deeper—Ghislaine's sister Christine helped run a company used by the FBI and CIA for surveillance post-9/11. This rabbit hole just got darker.Trump reverses on Ukraine and approves a $300M weapons deal. Wait, what happened to “no more endless wars”?ICE raids a pot farm in Cali—finds trafficked kids, gets shot at by protestors, and Gavin Newsom calls ICE the bad guys. Why? Follow the money.JD Vance gets harassed at Disneyland, and he handles it like a boss. Meanwhile, Newsom stirs the pot for his 2028 campaign.Former Rep. George Santos gets real with Tucker: Congress is corrupt, drunk, and sex-obsessed. Also—yes, the budget cuts were never serious.A new cattle crisis? Screw worms are headed to Texas. And CEPI, backed by WEF and Gates, is launching a Nipah virus vaccine push with the DoD. Another plandemic incoming?Buckle up—this episode is red pill after red pill.

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, for a Friday Headline Brief packed with the top stories shaping America and the world. John Kerry Admits “Trump Was Right” on Border Policy Former Secretary of State John Kerry shocked Democrats by telling the BBC that his party was wrong to allow the southern border to be "under siege" under President Biden. Kerry stated that enforcing border laws is essential to national sovereignty and that Trump's stance was not discriminatory, but correct. Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Citizenship Order for Babies of Illegal Aliens A New Hampshire judge issued a nationwide injunction on Trump's executive order denying citizenship to foreign babies born in the U.S. The White House called it an unlawful workaround of the Supreme Court's recent ruling, while some argue it may force the Court to address the issue head-on. Texas Flood Aftermath: Delayed Alerts and Cloud Seeding Concerns With the death toll reaching 120, Trump and the First Lady visit the region. Governor Abbott calls for better emergency alert systems after reports of 90-minute delays. Meanwhile, scrutiny mounts over Rainmaker's cloud-seeding operations, with Bryan reminding listeners that geoengineering remains an unpredictable and powerful force. Pentagon Buys $400M Stake in Rare Earths Firm to Break China's Grip The U.S. Department of Defense is investing in MP Materials to boost domestic production of rare earth magnets. The move is part of a broader push to reduce dependence on China and prepare for increasing demand driven by AI and defense needs. U.S. Army Quadruples Order for Patriot Missile Interceptors The Army increases its planned order from 3,000 to 14,000 Patriot interceptors due to active deployments in Israel, Ukraine, and the Pacific. However, the U.S. still depends heavily on China for critical minerals used in production. AI Pushes Students Back to Blue Books as Brainpower Declines Schools across the U.S. are returning to handwritten Blue Books as teachers combat AI-assisted cheating. MIT research shows students using AI had lower brain activity and memory retention. Bryan says this is a win for education—and a warning about overreliance on technology. Israel Confirms Trump's Iran Strike Buried Uranium Stockpiles Israeli intelligence reports with high confidence that Operation Midnight Hammer entombed Iran's enriched uranium at key nuclear sites. Only Isfahan may be partially recoverable, and confirmation from on-ground sources is pending. U.S. Bans Mexican Beef Imports as Screwworm Threat Nears Border Trump shuts down Mexican cattle imports due to the spread of flesh-eating screwworms, which now sit just 370 miles from the U.S. border. The parasite has spread northward through illegal migration and cartel-driven cattle movements. Argentina's “Milei Miracle” Gains U.S. Tariff Support Capitalist President Javier Milei revives Argentina's economy with deregulation and deep spending cuts. A preliminary trade deal with the U.S. may eliminate tariffs on 80% of Argentine exports, helping fight socialism in South America. Netherlands and U.S. States Prove School Phone Bans Work A Dutch study finds major academic and social gains from banning student cellphones. Similar results are being reported in Republican-led U.S. states, with some Democrat governors now joining the effort. Colorado Cannabis Products Mislabel THC Content Nearly half of marijuana flower products tested in Colorado were mislabeled for THC potency, with average strength now three times higher than in the 1980s. The unregulated market raises mental health and addiction concerns. MIT Creates Brain-Controlled Prosthetics for Amputees MIT unveils a bionic leg integrated into human tissue that responds to brain signals. Veterans and civilians report dramatic improvements in movement, stability, and emotional well-being. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." – John 8:32

Alternate Current Radio Presents - Boiler Room - Learn to protect yourself from predatory mass mediaOn this episode, Hesher and Spore are joined by Ruckus, Bazed Lit Analyzer and Mark Anderson. on the menu for this episode, weather modification, the scuttlebutt with “rainmaker,” the most notorious pedophile in US history is now referred to as “that guy, again” by President Trump (apparently the story is case closed?) and if you thought ‘Type 1 Daibidis Barbie” was too far wait until you hear about the most dangerous toy in history (The Atomic Energy Lab Kit with Uranium!Reference Links:Ice Breaker: Barbie's first doll with Type 1 diabetes comes complete with continuous glucose monitor, insulin pump – NYPWeedkiller ingredient widely used in US can damage organs and gut bacteria, research shows – GuardianWorld's Most Dangerous Toy? Radioactive Atomic Energy Lab Kit with Uranium (1950) – BotASAugustus Doricko talks Cloud Seeding, Christianity, The Gundo Boys and the future of Rainmaker – TBPNRainmaker CEO Speaks Out About Cloud Seeding in Texas Before Floods – NewsweekGoblins (Alex Jones REMIX) – PlaceboingBalenciaga – Intestina v2 – IGSupport:Support BOILER ROOM & ACRPatreon (Join and become a member)Shop BOILER ROOM Merch Store

"The business works because of you, but it doesn't work without you." - This is the Rainmaker's Dilemma.This episode concludes a multi-part series exploring the journey from Rainmaker to Architect in business ownership. Bradley breaks down the fundamental definitions and characteristics that distinguish these two business operating styles, providing clarity on concepts that form the foundation of sustainable business growth.Join us for The 2 Day MBA August 12th-13th, 2025 when you save your seat at https://mba.blueprintos.comThanks to our sponsors...BlueprintOS equips business owners to design and install an operating system that runs like clockwork. Through BlueprintOS, you will grow and develop your leadership, clarify your culture and business game plan, align your operations with your KPIs, develop a team of A-Players, and execute your playbooks. Register to join us at an upcoming WebClass when you visit www.blueprintos.com!Coach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner. He leads a large, stable team of professionals who are at the top of their game year after year. Now he shares the systems, processes, delegation, and specialization he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at www.coachpconsulting.com. Be sure to mention the Above The Business Podcast when you get in touch.Club Capital is the ultimate partner for financial management and marketing services, designed specifically for insurance agencies, fitness franchises, and youth soccer organizations. As the nation's largest accounting and financial advisory firm for insurance agencies, Club Capital proudly serves over 1,000 agency locations across the country—and we're just getting started. With Club Capital, you get more than just services; you get a dedicated account manager backed by a team of specialists committed to your success. From monthly accounting and tax preparation to CFO services and innovative digital marketing, we've got you covered. Ready to experience the transformative power of Club Capital? Schedule your free demo today at club.capital and see the difference firsthand. Make sure you mention you heard about us on the Above The Business podcast to get 50% off your one time onboarding fee!Autopilot Recruiting helps small business owners solve their staffing challenges by taking the stress out of hiring. Their dedicated recruiters work on your behalf every single business day - optimizing your applicant tracking system, posting job listings, and sourcing candidates through social media and local communities. With their continuous, hands-off recruiting approach, you can save time, reduce hiring costs, and receive pre-screened candidates, all without paying any hiring fees or commissions. More money & more freedom: that's what Autopilot Recruiting help business owners achieve. Visit https://www.autopilotrecruiting.com/ and don't forget to mention you heard about us on the Above The Business podcast.

Recent flash floods in Kerrville, Texas; Ruidoso, New Mexico; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and along the East Coast have made sensational headlines in recent days as tidal waves of roaring water has seemingly appeared out of nowhere. 115 so far are dead in Texas, untold number of deaths in North Carolina, 3 people died in Mexico. What role might chemtrails and cloud seeding play in all this? As it turns out, a lot, and that's the memo.“He gave them hail for rain, and flaming fire in their land.” Psalm 105:32 (KJB)On this episode of the Prophecy News Podcast, Augustus Doricko knew when he founded cloud-seeding start-up Rainmaker in 2023 that he'd have to contend with misunderstandings and conspiracy theories surrounding the technology. Still, he wasn't quite prepared for the sheer volume of online fury he has faced in the wake of the catastrophic Texas floods that have killed more than 100 people and nearly twice that many missing. Doricko and his company, Rainmaker, have become a focal point of posts spiraling across social media that suggest the floods in Kerr County were a human-made disaster. An array of influencers, media personalities, elected officials and other prominent figures — including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Georgia) and former Trump adviser Michael Flynn — have publicly raised the possibility that cloud-seeding operations like Rainmaker's might have caused or at least exacerbated the historic deluge. Is there any truth to all this? Today we take a deeper look into the weather, and the people lurking the shadows who insist on manipulating it for control and profit.

Send us a textJackie Rainforth is full of fresh insights and joy. She discusses her life, emphasizing her belief in living life to the fullest and her tendency to push boundaries. She is a disruptor and encourages it. She shares a story about defying her father's wishes to marry at 14, leading to a brief marriage and subsequent divorce. Jackie highlights her inspirations, particularly people who face fear and adversity. She values honesty, loyalty, transparency, and integrity. Jackie recounts her near-death diving experience and how it changed her life, making her more assertive. She also discusses the importance of effective communication in sales, using neuroscience and psychology to enhance customer interactions.Jackie Rainforth BioAre you working hard in your business – but not getting results?Jackie has helped companies grow revenue by up to 77%—because she knows what it's like to be on the other side: working hard and  winging it.Meet Jackie Rainforth—internationally recognized Sales, Leadership, and Business Growth Expert, and the powerhouse behind The Rainmaker™ brand.She's an award-winning speaker, best-selling author of The Badass Guide to Superstar Selling, and creator of Selling Made Simple™—a proven system built from real-world experience.But she didn't start out as a natural at sales.Like many, she was unsure of what to say, when to say it… and felt pushy, awkward, and uncomfortable.What changed?She realized scripts fall flat, and personality wasn't enough.                                                         Selling without a system - is like driving a car blindfolded—too many wrong turns, time wasted, and missed opportunities.                                                                            Her gift?Simplifying sales into clear, repeatable steps anyone can use.She became the #1 sales rep at every company she worked for—for decades. And those she's trained? They've done the same.Her latest breakthrough—The Entrepreneurial Shift™ Series—empowers businesses and teams to future-proof by leading boldly, selling with strategic precision, and driving innovation, differentiation, and accelerated growth in today's highly unpredictable world.A LinkedIn Top Voice, Top 500 Global Professional, and Top 1% Social Selling Index, Jackie equips leaders and sales teams with the tools and confidence to make it rain—results, revenue, and relentless growth. About Mark Laurie - Host.Mark has been transforming how women see themselves, enlarging their sense of sexy, and expanding their confidence in an exciting adventure that is transformational photography. http://innerspiritphotography.comhttps://www.instagram.com/innerspiritphotography/Sound Production by:Lee Ellis  - myofficemedia@gmail.com

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Gavin Sharpe discuss:The role of emotional intelligence and mindset in personal and professional growthChallenges and misconceptions around business development for lawyersThe importance of authenticity and strategic networking in rainmakingPersonal evolution through coaching, self-awareness, and internal firm collaboration Key Takeaways:Many lawyers struggle to grow their book of business, not due to a lack of talent but because of internalized fears, self-imposed pressure to conform to extroverted norms, and a misunderstanding of what rainmaking truly requires.Introverted lawyers can excel at business development when they lean into structured systems, authentic communication, and consistent habits that align with their personality rather than trying to emulate traditional sales-driven approaches.By breaking down ambitious goals into small, specific, and manageable actions—such as reaching out to just five contacts instead of a daunting hundred—lawyers are far more likely to follow through and build lasting momentum.Significant untapped business opportunities often exist within a lawyer's firm, where cross-disciplinary collaboration and internal networking are overlooked despite their potential to unlock valuable client relationships and referrals. "The traits that most lawyers share is that instinctively... we're low in empathy... we're thin-skinned... we're not that resilient." —  Gavin Sharpe Unlock the secrets of the industry's top rainmakers with Be That Lawyer: 101 Top Rainmakers' Secrets to Growing a Successful Law Practice. Grab your ultimate guide to building a thriving law firm now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F78HXJHT Ready to go from good to GOAT in your legal marketing game? Don't miss PIMCON—where the brightest minds in professional services gather to share what really works. Lock in your spot now: https://www.pimcon.org/ Thank you to our Sponsors!Rankings.io: https://rankings.io/ Ready to grow your law practice without selling or chasing? Book your free 30-minute strategy session now—let's make this your breakout year: https://fretzin.com/ About Gavin Sharpe: Gavin Sharpe is a seasoned advisor with nearly 30 years of experience working with global law firms, corporations, and senior leaders. He began his career as a lawyer with Allen & Overy before founding SSQ, a leading international legal search firm. He played a pivotal role in launching the London offices of several U.S. law firms and led some of the most prominent partner and team moves of the decade. After selling his shares in 2010, Gavin retrained as an executive, team, and group coach, as well as a psychotherapist. He specializes in collaborating with international law firms looking to maximize their talent potential. He resides in the French Riviera, in Monaco. Connect with Gavin Sharpe:  Website: https://www.rivierawellbeing.com/Email: gavin@rivierawellbeing.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinsharpe/Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinInstagram: @fretzinsteveFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: Steve@Fretzin.comBook: Legal Business Development Isn't Rocket Science and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911 Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Augustus Doricko is the founder and CEO of Rainmaker, a next-generation cloud seeding company. He is a UC Berkeley dropout, Thiel Fellow, and member of the El Segundo hard tech scene. Rainmaker utilizes weather-resistant drones to enhance precipitation and employs novel radar hardware to quantify the amount of man-made precipitation generated. Rainmaker's first priority is reversing the desertification of the American West, and ultimately to terraform deserts into abundant, green, arable land. Augustus Doricko is the founder and CEO of Rainmaker, a next-generation cloud seeding company. He is a UC Berkeley dropout, Thiel Fellow, and member of the El Segundo hard tech scene. Augustus Doricko Links: Rainmaker – ⁠https://www.rainmaker.com⁠ X – ⁠https://x.com/ADoricko⁠ LinkedIn – ⁠ / augustus-doricko-660b20145⁠ Substack – ⁠https://substack.com/@doricko⁠ 00:00 Introduction & Weather Manipulation Overview 02:25 Operation Popeye & Historical Context 04:20 Guest Background & Regulations 16:17 Career & Entrepreneurial Journey 26:08 Space Experiments & Future Tech 30:13 Weather Modification in Vietnam 36:52 Global Players & China's Advancements 41:51 Public Skepticism & Misconceptions 42:06 Cloud Seeding & Geoengineering 49:25 Environmental Concerns & Innovation 01:12:44 How Cloud Seeding Works 01:20:38 Making Rain & Snow: The Science 01:26:14 Water Crisis & Climate Solutions 01:36:21 Future of Atmospheric Engineering 01:55:00 Risks, Ethics & Geopolitical Threats 02:00:03 Final Thoughts & Future Outlook https://www.rainmaker.com/   https://itsyahushua.com/2025/07/06/making-it-rain-in-texas-with-the-rainmaker-augustus-doricko-the-ceo-of-rainmaker/   Sources https://westtxwxmod.com/   https://southtexasweathermodification.com/post.html   https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RyuZhsI1Y-Dzh7I2MyeG0NaDTBkB9KgW/edit?tab=t.0   https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/weather/   https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/weather/summary.htm   https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/weather/weathermodmap.htm   https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2001/aug/30/sillyseason.physicalsciences   https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0140196318315957   https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/docs/AG/htm/AG.301.htm   https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/weather-modification   https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-weather/article/cloud-seeding-texas-weather-modification-19860669.php   https://twri.tamu.edu/media/3911/volume-20-summer-1994.pdf   https://rollingplainsgcd.gov/programs/weather-modification/   https://ams.confex.com/ams/17WModWMA/techprogram/programexpanded_492.htm   https://issuu.com/tdlr/docs/about_tdlr/s/12027320   https://heinonline.org/HOL/LandingPage?handle=hein.journals/baylr25&div=43&id=&page=  

Live, Local, Topical, and Authentic where you provide the balance to our content. Tonight, in Hour 2, Shelley talks to Carolyn Bourdeux for their usual Wednesday night talk, takes calls from all callers, talks to Augustus Doricko the CEO of Rainmaker, a company that specializes in cloud seeding to increase precipitation, about his company and the floods in Texas, and much more. Listen LIVE weeknights 7pm-9pm on 95.5 WSB

Glenn reiterates the glaring issues with how the Trump administration has handled the Epstein files and gives his reasoning as to why President Trump has appeared to change his tune regarding releasing the Epstein client list. Was Epstein part of a CIA operation that backfired against a major American ally? Glenn shifts gears to discuss the ICE attack that occurred on the Fourth of July weekend. Was this a planned ambush by a group of organized terrorists? Glenn's chief researcher, Jason Buttrill, joins to break down the complex attack that resembled a military operation. Everything Glenn predicted years ago has come true, and Glenn warns of the dangers on the horizon. Salena Zito, author of "Butler: The Untold Story of the Near Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America's Heartland," joins to further discuss what she witnessed on the day Trump was almost assassinated. The guys discuss the anti-Western radicals currently living in America. Rainmaker founder and CEO Augustus Doricko joins to explain what cloud seeding is and if it's to blame for the recent devastating Texas floods.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn reiterates the glaring issues with how the Trump administration has handled the Epstein files and gives his reasoning as to why President Trump has appeared to change his tune regarding releasing the Epstein client list. Salena Zito, author of "Butler: The Untold Story of the Near Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America's Heartland," joins to further discuss what she witnessed on the day Trump was almost assassinated. Rainmaker founder and CEO Augustus Doricko joins to explain what cloud seeding is and if it's to blame for the recent devastating Texas floods.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's show:Cloud seeding startup Rainmaker faced a viral backlash after deadly floods in Texas—so @Jason hosted an emergency X Spaces with founder Augustus Doricko to unpack what really happened. Did Rainmaker cause the floods? How much water can cloud seeding actually produce? Is it safe, and should we even be doing it? They dive into the science, conspiracy theories, regulation, and how cloud seeding compares to desalination as a tool to fight drought and preserve ecosystems. A fascinating, good-faith convo on the future of climate tech.Timestamps:(0:00) Cloud seeding controversy and its impact on Texas floods(2:24) Background and impact of the Texas flooding event(8:05) Comparing cloud seeding to other environmental solutions(10:20) Discussing population, water distribution, and environmental restoration(14:22) Cloud seeding timeline, feasibility, and solar panels on water canals(17:17) Ethics, concerns, and regulatory framework for cloud seeding(24:07) Public safety, ethical considerations, and social media interactions regarding cloud seeding(26:00) Closing remarks and future collaborationSubscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.comCheck out the TWIST500: https://www.twist500.comSubscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcpFollow Lon:X: https://x.com/lonsFollow Alex:X: https://x.com/alexLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelmFollow Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanisGreat TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarlandCheck out Jason's suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanisFollow TWiST:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartupsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartupsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartupsSubstack: https://twistartups.substack.comSubscribe to the Founder University Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@founderuniversity1916

//The Wire//2300Z July 8, 2025////ROUTINE////BLUF: WHITE HOUSE REVERSES STANCE ON EPSTEIN SCANDAL. USA MAKES PLANS FOR RESTARTING ARMS SHIPMENTS TO UKRAINE. TRUMP STATES NO DEPORTATION AMNESTY FOR ILLEGALS, EXCEPT AGRICULTURAL WORKERS WHO CAN STAY UNDER NEW WORK PROGRAM.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------HomeFront-Texas: Disaster recovery continues following the recent floods that have struck the state. Over 109x fatalities have been reported in conjunction with the flooding in Kerr County and the Guadalupe River basin. Local officials are starting to shift rescue operations into recovery, as the last live victim was recovered on Friday. Nevertheless, the search for the missing continues.North Carolina: Following the landfall of a tropical depression over the weekend, severe flooding struck the Capitol region. Dozens of water rescues were conducted over the past two days in Chapel Hill and Durham, and 4x fatalities have been reported so far as a result of the floods.Washington D.C. - Political activities continue as various press statements and news conferences over the past few days have resulted in a shifting of priorities for the White House. Most notably, the White House has changed perspective on the Epstein case. After months of hype surrounding the potential for arrests, the White House and DoJ have stated that no arrests of Epstein's clients will occur nor will any further documents be released regarding this case. President Trump also verbally berated the journalist inquiring about this change of stance, calling the question a "waste of time".Concerning immigration, President Trump also stated that illegal immigrants will not be granted amnesty, however agricultural and service workers will be granted reprieve from deportation under a work program (the details of which have yet to be released).President Trump has also expressed interest in re-arming Ukraine, following last week's slowdown of supplying Ukraine with missiles for their Patriot batteries. Yesterday afternoon the Pentagon confirmed that they will resume weapon shipments to Ukraine.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: Regarding the flooding in Texas, as unfortunate and inflammatory as it is, the potential for malign action must be considered. Concerns are already growing regarding the operations of the Rainmaker Technology Corporation and their weather modification programs that have taken place throughout Texas. Augustus Doricko, the CEO of Rainmaker admitted to their company conducting operations in south-central Texas on July 2nd...two days before the severe flooding occurred. Additionally, many are wondering why cloud seeding operations were conducted if the remnants of a Tropical Storm were expected throughout the area, and no drought was declared.Of course, it will take many years of investigation to determine the links between all of this, but since time is of the essence and Hurricane Season is well underway, it would be wise to re-examine risk assessments to factor in current events. From a risk management perspective, if hazardous weather is forecasted, it would be wise to plan for that weather system to produce more severe weather than originally forecasted, just out of an abundance of caution. Especially if located in areas where weather modification efforts are being undertaken with zero oversight whatsoever. However, at the end of the day, if you are chest-deep in water trying to save your family, it won't matter if this is the work of a company to manipulate atmospheric conditions, or if it was a freak weather system. At that point, you're in the mud having to make tough decisions. Assess the risk, start taking weather systems more seriously, and have a plan for what to do if the forecast underestimates a situation when it occurs.Analyst: S2A1Research: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground//END REPORT//

JAMES LYNCH: King County assessor John Wilson heading back to court for alleged stalking // More than 400 small quakes shake Mount Rainier in unusual seismic swarm // Space Needle assures safety amid viral video of glass floor crack // Rainmaker CEO To Speak Publicly Amid Cloud Seeding Scrutiny Over Texas Floods: Augustus Doricko speaks to Shawn Ryan on Rainmaker tech // Tammy in Kenmore on her love for hairy men // Letters   

Time Stamps:2:30 - The Black Pill6:45 - 5D Chess Bro13:55 - Trump's Nobel Peace Prize17:20 - "Are You Still Talking About Jeffrey Epstein?"23:20 - Secret Service Protects Pedophiles27:33 - VIP Driving Service Playbook46:35 - Comey/Brennan Investigation Misdirection50:44 - Gaza Concentration Camps57:22 - One Nation Under Blackmail1:00:48 - "And That's It on Epstein"1:02:55 - Postmortem/Call-in Portion1:09:22 - Palantir's Cloud Seeding ProjectVenture into the shadowy realms of power and secrecy with Already Dead, where hosts Jose Galison (@towergangjose) and Austin Picard (@theatrethugawp) dissect the intricate web of conspiracy, covert operations, and the underlying political machinations that might just be pulling the strings of our society.What to Expect:Live Listener Interaction: Call in to share your theories, ask burning questions, or discuss personal experiences related to the topics at hand. In-Depth Explorations: Each episode focuses on a different conspiracy or hidden aspect of political history, offering a platform to question and analyze what's often left unsaid. Thought-Provoking Guests: We invite individuals with insider knowledge or those who've taken the red pill to discuss topics that range from the fringe to the forefront of conspiracy culture. Critical Analysis of Current Affairs: We don't just report on events; we interpret them through the lens of parapolitics, looking for patterns and hidden agendas.Join Us:Every Tuesday at 9:30 PM ET, dive into the depths of the unknown with us. Subscribe, participate in our live call-ins, and be part of a community that seeks to understand the world beyond the surface narrative. Disclaimer: This podcast thrives on speculation, hypothesis, and the examination of alternative theories. It's meant to provoke thought and encourage personal research. Not all discussed is proven fact, but rather a call to question, explore, and understand.Warning: For those not ready to challenge their worldview, tread carefully. Once you enter the world of Already Dead, you might find that the truth is often already dead to the uninitiated. Welcome aboard, where curiosity is your guide.Please consider supporting our work-Austin's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheUnderclassPodcastAustin's Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-underclass-podcast--6511540Austin's Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/TheUnderclassPodcastAustin's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheUnderclassPodcast#Phase2 #EpsteinCopium #BlackPilled #5DChess #TrumpsPeacePrize #NetanyahusNobelNomination #EpsteinDisclosure #LimitedHangout #FalseTransparency #PamBondiPropaganda #SecretService #JamesComey #JohnBrennan #DOJInvestigation #GazaConcentrationCamps #Rainmaker #Palantir #WeatherModification #CloudSeeding #GeoengineeringBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-underclass-podcast--6511540/support.

How do you move from being a contingency recruiter to winning retained searches consistently? And how do you scale your desk without doing it all yourself? In this episode of The Resilient Recruiter, industry veteran Carol Wenom shares the exact mindset shift, client messaging, and team model that helped her make that leap and increase her billings by 70% in one year. With over 40 years in engineering and technical search, Carol built a niche-dominant practice, earned preferred partner status with top clients, and served as VP and GM at Whitaker Companies. She's also a past president of the Pinnacle Society and Knapp's Hall of Fame inductee. Today, she trains recruiters through The Tanbark Group. Whether you're a solo operator or running a team, Carol's insights will help you elevate your positioning, close more retainers, and structure your desk for long-term growth.

The real conspiracy is that modern conspiracy theory is nothing more than the infiltration of the mind, a gaslighting operation, a dis and mis information campaign. After massive flooding in Texas, strange storms over Lake Tahoe, floods in Pakistan, and even in Dubai a year previous, the discussions of weather always become divided between two groups: weather does not exist because of government control programs or all weather is climate change. People try to convince you that geoengineering is the same as altering your home's temperature with an AC, but only after denying its existence. Deny until acknowledgment, then take control of the narrative when the truth comes out. Many have claimed Peter Thiel owns a company called Rainmaker, which was cloud seeding in parts of Texas that recently flooded. But that is not true; Thiel's fellowship only gave that company's CEO Augustus Doricko $100,000, something he has done for other companies. Countless articles and social media accounts share the former without noting the latter. Doricko has also been highly vocal about cloud seeding, but only to deny his company could produce such large quantities of rain while the UAE is leading the world in such things.*The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.-FREE ARCHIVE (w. ads)SUBSCRIPTION ARCHIVEX / TWITTER FACEBOOKWEBSITECashApp: $rdgable EMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / TSTRadio@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-secret-teachings--5328407/support.

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I live in Austin, Texas, and last week we had a catastrophic flood. A rain bomb hit Austin, Texas, dumping 4 months of rain in 24 hours. Microbursts causing rain bombs are becoming more common, but why? Texas isn't the only place that has experienced strange weather or super heavy rains. We saw them last September in North Carolina, when a relentless downpour exceeded a year's worth of rain in just 24 hours. Triggering flash floods, impassable roads, and rescues. In this episode, we dive into what causes these extreme, new weather conditions. Join me as I talk about HAARP, cloud seeding, weather conspiracy, frequency manipulation, Operation Popeye, Rainmaker, Peter Thiel as the new Bill Gates, how to make it rain, the role of AI and drones, NOAA West Texas weather manipulation projects, bird migration maps, brain fog and mind programming, and the ultimate prison that you can't seem to escape from because the enemy is invisible.Want more? Let's be friends. Join the Friendship Membership.Want to read my memoir, Here Comes Trouble? It's available now. Order your copy here.

Time Stamps:2:30 - The Black Pill6:45 - 5D Chess Bro13:55 - Trump's Nobel Peace Prize17:20 - "Are You Still Talking About Jeffrey Epstein?"23:20 - Secret Service Protects Pedophiles27:33 - VIP Driving Service Playbook46:35 - Comey/Brennan Investigation Misdirection50:44 - Gaza Concentration Camps57:22 - One Nation Under Blackmail1:00:48 - "And That's It on Epstein"1:02:55 - Postmortem/Call-in Portion1:09:22 - Palantir's Cloud Seeding ProjectVenture into the shadowy realms of power and secrecy with Already Dead, where hosts Jose Galison (@towergangjose) and Austin Picard (@theatrethugawp) dissect the intricate web of conspiracy, covert operations, and the underlying political machinations that might just be pulling the strings of our society.What to Expect:Live Listener Interaction: Call in to share your theories, ask burning questions, or discuss personal experiences related to the topics at hand.In-Depth Explorations: Each episode focuses on a different conspiracy or hidden aspect of political history, offering a platform to question and analyze what's often left unsaid.Thought-Provoking Guests: We invite individuals with insider knowledge or those who've taken the red pill to discuss topics that range from the fringe to the forefront of conspiracy culture.Critical Analysis of Current Affairs: We don't just report on events; we interpret them through the lens of parapolitics, looking for patterns and hidden agendas.Join Us: Every Tuesday at 9:30 PM ET, dive into the depths of the unknown with us. Subscribe, participate in our live call-ins, and be part of a community that seeks to understand the world beyond the surface narrative.Disclaimer: This podcast thrives on speculation, hypothesis, and the examination of alternative theories. It's meant to provoke thought and encourage personal research. Not all discussed is proven fact, but rather a call to question, explore, and understand. Warning: For those not ready to challenge their worldview, tread carefully. Once you enter the world of Already Dead, you might find that the truth is often already dead to the uninitiated. Welcome aboard, where curiosity is your guide.Check out nadeaushaveco.com today & use code Jose for 10% off your entire order!!!Please consider supporting my work- Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/nowayjose2020Only costs $2/month and will get you access to episodes earlier than the public No Way, Jose! Rumble Channel- https://rumble.com/c/c-3379274 No Way, Jose! YouTube Channel- https://youtube.com/channel/UCzyrpy3eo37eiRTq0cXff0gMy Podcast Host- https://redcircle.com/shows/no-way-joseApple podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-way-jose/id1546040443Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/0xUIH4pZ0tM1UxARxPe6ThStitcher- https://www.stitcher.com/show/no-way-jose-2Amazon Music- https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41237e28-c365-491c-9a31-2c6ef874d89d/No-Way-JoseGoogle Podcasts- https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5yZWRjaXJjbGUuY29tL2ZkM2JkYTE3LTg2OTEtNDc5Ny05Mzc2LTc1M2ExZTE4NGQ5Yw%3D%3DRadioPublic- https://radiopublic.com/no-way-jose-6p1BAO Vurbl- https://vurbl.com/station/4qHi6pyWP9B/Feel free to contact me at thelibertymovementglobal@gmail.com#Phase2 #EpsteinCopium #BlackPilled #5DChess #TrumpsPeacePrize #NetanyahusNobelNomination #EpsteinDisclosure #LimitedHangout #FalseTransparency #PamBondiPropaganda #SecretService #JamesComey #JohnBrennan #DOJInvestigation #GazaConcentrationCamps #Rainmaker #Palantir #WeatherModification #CloudSeeding #GeoEngineering

In this episode, Dinesh examines the Trump administration’s latest move against Harvard, Zoran Mamdani’s case against high-rise investment properties, and how Elon Musk plans to change the face of American politics. Augustus Doricko, CEO of Rainmaker Technology Corporation, joins Dinesh to address concerns that “weather tampering” caused the recent flood in the Hill Country of Texas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Hirdman started his first company a week after graduating from college, and has been an entrepreneur ever since. He's building businesses through Monkey Island Ventures a company he co-founded with two of his best friends. Monkey Island Ventures is named after a park they played at since they were 5 years old. Over the years the trio has built over a dozen software and service businesses and want to help create as many successful entrepreneurs as they can by sharing what they know. Colin is now focused on their newest business, Rainmaker. He helps people in sales roles build their network, leads, and sales through LinkedIn… and turn LinkedIn into their favorite sales tool. Key Moments [05:24] Business Partnership Core Values [08:09] Entrepreneurship Stress and Perseverance [12:20] Scaling Businesses: CEO Insights [14:34] Hope as Carry-On Luggage Find Colin Online https://www.rainmakergrows.com https://wrappt.aihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/colinhirdman/https://app.rainmakergrows.com/ If you're enjoying Entrepreneur's Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you're getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. →  https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee or support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Follow Seth Online: Seth | Digital Marketer (@s3th.me) Seth Goldstein | LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sethmgoldstein Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound Seth's Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://voiceline.app/ee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode:We are getting the hose again, but only because we keep asking for itNarrative DisarmamentPerfect, unprovable stories as a test for fakeness / terrible, unprovable stories as an opening for greater scrutinyBuild Back Better, Big Beautiful Bill, Mike Johnson's Package, recissions, impoundment, and a plan coming togetherElon Musk says he's starting a political party but the proper number of parties is zeroTikTok layoffs, takedown attempts, and divestmentsElon follows Andrew Yang and Curtis Yarvin and Nick Land separates himselfA tragic flooding event in Texas leaves important questions that cannot and should not be ignoredThe 'young tech guy' at Rainmaker is a Peter Thiel protegeOn Peter Thiel being Silicon Valley's gay Harvey WeinsteinThe DOJ/FBI say there's nothing else to see about Jeffrey EpsteinSomething is happening behind the scenes with the Ellison family.Connect with Be Reasonable: https://linktr.ee/imyourmoderatorLinks, articles, ideas - follow the info stream at t.me/veryreasonableHear the show when it's released. Become a paid subscriber at imyourmoderator.substack.comVisit the show's sponsors:Diversify your assets into Bitcoin: https://partner.river.com/reasonableDiversify your assets into precious metals: reasonablegold.comJoin the new information infrastructure - get Starlink: https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-1975306-67744-74Other ways to support the work:ko-fi.com/imyourmoderatorDonate btc via coinbase: 3MEh9J5sRvMfkWd4EWczrFr1iP3DBMcKk5Make life more comfortable: mypillow.com/reasonableMerch site:https://cancelcouture.myspreadshop.com/https://cancelcouture.comFollow the podcast info stream: t.me/veryreasonableYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@imyourmoderatorOther social platforms: Truth Social, Gab, Rumble, or Gettr - @imyourmoderator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The devastating Texas floods of July 2025 claimed over 100 lives — including at least 28 children, and left Camp Mystic in ruins, with dozens still missing. In this episode, we break down exactly what happened: the catastrophic rainfall, the deadly surge of the Guadalupe River, and the heartbreaking toll on camps and families. But we also ask the hard questions: could weather manipulation or cloud seeding have played a role? With the government's long history of weather modification programs, from Vietnam's Operation Popeye to modern-day cloud seeding in Texas, is it possible this disaster wasn't entirely natural? Join us as we uncover the facts, explore the possibilities, and dig into the history of weather warfare and manipulation.Check out our merchandise store: https://investigateearthstore.com

Should you invest in branding, OR, should you invest in fundraising?  What creates greater impact for your cause?  The answer often depends on who you ask. There are plenty of fundraising consultants who will tell you that investing in brand is a useless exercise, and all you need to do to be successful is invest in fundraising. Buy more direct mail. Spend more on paid ad programs. Hire more consultants. Do more events. If you're not careful, you'll invest in a grab bag of tactics that may not move the needle for you on revenue. Sadly, too many nonprofits do […] Chapters (00:00:00) - Kevin Brown on Fundable & Findable(00:00:45) - How to Build a Brand for Nonprofits(00:02:00) - Writing Down the Book(00:02:33) - Getting Out There: The LinkedIn Content(00:03:44) - Mission Clarity and How to Raise Money(00:06:30) - What is Vision for Nonprofit Leaders?(00:08:38) - The Secret to Success in Raising Money(00:11:03) - Brand Investment in Community(00:11:43) - Brand Investment: An Investment(00:13:17) - What Role Do Boards Have in the(00:15:01) - Strategic Plan: Everything Is Possible, But Everything Isn't(00:17:15) - The Investment Strategy of Building a Brand(00:18:17) - Nonprofit Communications and Brand Teams Understaffed(00:20:05) - How to Build a Nonprofit Brand with Just One Word(00:23:37) - A Few Favors for the Rainmaker

Today on the podcast, Bradley introduces The Rainmaker's Dilemma: Your greatest strength as an entrepreneur can and often does become a debilitating weakness in the business.Most entrepreneurs don't realize that what makes you successful early on (being the go-to person for everything) becomes the bottleneck that limits growth. When you're the thoroughfare for all business decisions and operations, you'll eventually run out of timeWhile this may have worked in the early years of your business, Bradley has found that what can bring you to $200K-$500K revenue becomes unsustainable at higher levelsThe Scaling ChallengeBusiness owners often think they just need to do more of what got them there. This leads to working longer hours: evenings, weekends, early mornings. You transition from occasional Friday afternoon work to constant availability. The reality: as a small business owner, you will run out of timeThe Solution FrameworkVision-driven approach: Have a clear picture of your dream outcome, one-year objectives, and 90-day prioritiesRecognition moment: When your goals are big enough, you'll realize you can't achieve them aloneIdentity shift: Move from being the "Rainmaker" to becoming the "Architect"What is a Rainmaker? Everything runs through you; you're essential to every decision and operation. When you become an Architect, you design the systems and blueprint; you build the business to run without you.In the next episode, Bradley will define the specific differences between "Rainmaker" and "Architect" roles.Thanks to our sponsors...BlueprintOS equips business owners to design and install an operating system that runs like clockwork. Through BlueprintOS, you will grow and develop your leadership, clarify your culture and business game plan, align your operations with your KPIs, develop a team of A-Players, and execute your playbooks. Register to join us at an upcoming WebClass when you visit www.blueprintos.com!Coach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner. He leads a large, stable team of professionals who are at the top of their game year after year. Now he shares the systems, processes, delegation, and specialization he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at www.coachpconsulting.com. Be sure to mention the Above The Business Podcast when you get in touch.Club Capital is the ultimate partner for financial management and marketing services, designed specifically for insurance agencies, fitness franchises, and youth soccer organizations. As the nation's largest accounting and financial advisory firm for insurance agencies, Club Capital proudly serves over 1,000 agency locations across the country—and we're just getting started. With Club Capital, you get more than just services; you get a dedicated account manager backed by a team of specialists committed to your success. From monthly accounting and tax preparation to CFO services and innovative digital marketing, we've got you covered. Ready to experience the transformative power of Club Capital? Schedule your free demo today at club.capital and see the difference firsthand. Make sure you mention you heard about us on the Above The Business podcast to get 50% off your one time onboarding fee!Autopilot Recruiting helps small business owners solve their staffing challenges by taking the stress out of hiring. Their dedicated recruiters work on your behalf every single business day - optimizing your applicant tracking system, posting job listings, and sourcing candidates through social media and local communities. With their continuous, hands-off recruiting approach, you can save time, reduce hiring costs, and receive pre-screened candidates, all without paying any...

RUNDOWN Mitch and Hotshot Scott kick off Episode 340 with an emotional twist — Hotshot is moving from Snoqualmie to Sammamish, leaving behind years of memories, including the house where his daughter was raised. The two reflect on the sentimentality of leaving home and Scott's surprising inability to cry… except maybe after a World Series loss. The conversation pivots to the 340 area code — the U.S. Virgin Islands — leading to a trivia-filled celebration of Kelsey Grammer, Tim Duncan, Sugar Ray Seales, and Dave Matthews. Mitch connects the dots between obscure sports facts and Seattle's ties to musical legends, including a memorable story about Dave Matthews' tour bus incident. Steve Phillips joins to break down Cal Raleigh's MVP case. Raleigh's home run pace, elite defense, and the grueling Seattle travel schedule all contribute to a narrative that may rival Aaron Judge's candidacy — if Cal keeps up the pace and the M's stay in the playoff hunt. Hughes Norton stops by to revisit his rollercoaster ride as Tiger Woods' original super-agent. From landing the record-setting Nike and Titleist deals to being fired over the phone with no closure, Norton shares never-before-heard behind-the-scenes drama from his memoir Rainmaker. Mariners No-Table with Brady Farkas and Joe Doyle returns. The guys react to a rollercoaster road trip, Joe's doomsday texts, and Cal's MVP surge. They debate whether Julio Rodriguez can be “just a singles hitter,” how much value Randy Arozarena has left, and what it'll take to reach the postseason.   GUESTS Steve Phillips | MLB Network & SiriusXM Analyst Hughes Norton | Author, Rainmaker Brady Farkas | Mariners No-Table, Host, Refuse to Lose Podcast Joe Doyle | Mariners No-Table, MLB Draft & Mariners Analyst   TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 | Mitch grills Hotshot on taking time off to move. The sentimental farewell to his longtime home sparks a discussion on fatherhood, loss, and whether Hotshot has ever cried. 8:00 | Area Code Trivia: Mitch dives into the legacy of St. Croix and the U.S. Virgin Islands — home to Tim Duncan, Sugar Ray Seales, and Dave Matthews (plus a trumpet player with serious Gorge credentials). 24:59 | Mitch and Hotshot honor Dave Parker's Hall of Fame–worthy legacy after his death and argue that the Mariners, led by breakout star Brian Woo, are poised for a strong second half despite early pitching struggles. 43:13 | Guest: Steve Phillips. The former Mets GM breaks down Cal Raleigh's historic season, the MVP race with Aaron Judge, and why the All-Star break might exhaust Cal more than help him. 1:02:26 | Guest: Hughes Norton. The former super-agent recounts how he helped launch Tiger Woods' pro 1:33:55 | Guest: Mariners No-Table with Brady Farkas & Joe Doyle. The guys relive a 6–4 road trip, Cal's Home Run Derby prospects, Julio's struggles, and debate whether 84–86 wins will be enough for a playoff spot. 2:09:00 | Other Stuff Segment: Mitch revisits old sideline war stories, and calls back the glory days of Queen Anne's Spaghetti Factory.

The Sound Chaser Progressive Rock Podcast is on the air. This episode is show number 300, which seems something of a landmark. Therefore, I have decided to dedicate the show to a landmark, that is the city where it all gets put together – Los Angeles. I have over 3 hours of music dedicated to portraying Los Angeles and environs, and if something doesn't quite belong because I have misinterpreted it in some way, I am force fitting it anyway. So join Sound Chaser on a tour of L.A. Playlist1. The Doors - L.A. Woman, from L.A. Woman2. Hydravion - Passadena Airport, from Stratos Airlines3. Thomas Almqvist - L.A. Exit, from The Journey4. Phil Manzanera - Ritmo de Los Angeles, from Primitive Guitars5. Darryl Way - Downtown L.A., from Destinations6. Brian Auger's Oblivion Express - Bumpin' on Sunset, from Live Oblivion Vol. 17. The Syn - Sunset Boulevard Lament, from Original Syn8. Tangerine Dream - Coldwater Canyon, from Encore9. Christopher Franke - Malibu Avenue, from Pacific Coast Highway10. Le Orme - Laserium Floyd, from Smogmagica11. Clarke, Di Meola, and Ponty - Topanga, from The Rite of Strings12. Djam Karet - Topanga Safari, from Burning the Hard City13. Jerry Goodman - Topanga Waltz, from Ariel14. California Guitar Trio - Sketches on Sunset, from Live at the Key Club15. Animal Logic - Winds of Santa Ana, from Animal Logic16. Mitch Michelle - Torrance Beach Sunrise, from RiftTHE HOLLYWOOD TOUR17. Brand X - Mr. Bubble Goes to Hollywood, from Manifest Destiny18. Manfred Mann's Earth Band - Hollywood Town, from Angel Station19. Karmakanic - Let in Hollywood, from Who's the Boss in the Factory?20. 10cc - Somewhere in Hollywood, from In Concert21. Supertramp - Gone Hollywood, from Breakfast in America22. Space Art - Hollywood Flanger, from Trip in the Center Head23. Caravan - Videos of Hollywood, from Live24. Steely Dan - Bad Sneakers, from Katy Lied25. Rainbow - Lost in Hollywood, from Down to EarthEND HOLLYWOOD TOUR26. Colosseum - Lost Angeles, from Colosseum Live27. Joni Mitchell - Ladies of the Canyon, from Ladies of the Canyon28. Led Zeppelin - Sick Again, from Physical Graffiti29. Frank Zappa - Dog Breath, in the Year of the Plague, from Uncle Meat30. Klaatu - Hot Box City, from Endangered Species31. Quantum Jump - Alta Loma Road, from Quantum Jump32. The Flower Kings - City of Angels, from The Rainmaker

Bradley defines the key terms "Rainmaker" and "Architect" after realizing he'd been using this language without clearly explaining what these roles mean. This solo episode wraps up his longest podcast series on the Rainmaker to Architect journey.THE RAINMAKER:Everything runs through you - you're the bottleneck.Usually the top performer but also the biggest limitation.All decisions need your approval.Constantly firefighting (but you're better at starting fires than putting them out).Essential to daily operations - business fails without you.Involved in every aspect: sales, operations, customer service, marketing.Can hit $500K-$750K, maybe $1M, then you hit a wall.The Octopus Analogy (from Marquez Brownlee):"I was like a genius octopus with a thousand hands" - you need to systematically cut off arms one at a time:Customer serviceFulfillmentLead handlingMarketing functionsAdministrative tasksPayrollTHE ARCHITECT:Uses blueprints and systematic design thinkingAsks "How can I be effective?" not "How can I do more?"Works above the business, not in daily operationsProactive rather than reactiveDesigns systems then designs themselves out of themFreedom and flexibility focusedHas operating systems and blueprints in placeKEY COMPARISONS:Rainmaker = Reactive, Essential, Bottleneck, Wings everything.Architect = Proactive, System designer, Blueprint creator, Freedom-focused.ACTION STEPS:Acknowledge if you're the bottleneck.Start systematically removing yourself from operations.Document systems even when it feels like you should be doing other things.Shift from "How can I do more?" to "How can I design this?"Build blueprints, not just hustle harder.RESOURCES:blueprintos.com/blueprint - Free tools and program infoThis concludes Bradley's longest podcast series. Next episodes return to solo format before launching new series content.

In this episode of Counsel Brew, we sit down with Steve Fretzin—legal business coach, host of the Be That Lawyer podcast, author, entrepreneur, and recovering sweetened coffee drinker turned black coffee purist.Steve opens up about his personal path from his childhood marked by adversity to building a career focused on helping lawyers step out of their comfort zones and build the kind of success that actually feels good. Beyond the coaching and podcasting, Steve is someone who values authenticity, believes deeply in the power of meaningful connection (and a good dad joke), and knows that transformation often starts with a single bold decision.He shares not one, but two life-changing lightbulb moments: surviving a plane crash that shifted his entire perspective and working with a coach who called out the gaps in his game and helped him level up so profoundly, he knew he had to share that magic with others. That moment was the spark that launched his business and set him on a path to help lawyers do the same.From caffeinated clarity to sweaty paddle tennis matches, Steve brews up plenty of insight as we talk about why consistency is the secret sauce, how business development doesn't have to feel icky, and his dream of taking his podcast on the road.

In this episode, Maryland Terrapin Sophomore Guard Brinae "Rainmaker" Alexander joins the podcast! We got an opportunity to know Nae from her beginnings with basketball and the recruiting process for college, life, and even her growth as a Maryland terp! You can follow Brinae Alexander on Twitter:   / bruhhnaenae  #UniversityofMaryland #MarylandWomensBasketball #Brinaealexander #B1G10Basketball #Interview #Podcast #Basketball #WomenBasketball #NCAABasketball #SportsPodcast #SportsJournalism

Send us a textIn this compelling episode of Navigating the Customer Experience Podcast, we speak with Jay Sapovits, a dynamic and resilient entrepreneur with a flair for reinvention. Jay's journey began with a bold move across the country at age 18, setting the tone for a life rich in unconventional choices and high-profile experiences. With a knack for spotting opportunity in adversity, Jay has built a career rooted in innovation, grit, and human connection.From Retail to Revolutionary: The Ink Stores StoryJay is currently leading Ink Stores, a full-service promotional company specializing in on-demand webstores. Originally a traditional storefront business, the pandemic forced a dramatic pivot. In response, Jay transformed the company into an online powerhouse that builds, hosts, and fulfills custom merchandise stores for businesses—with no inventory, minimums, or upfront costs. This reinvention not only helped Ink Stores survive but thrive in a competitive, post-COVID market.Real-World Impact: Swag Without the HassleJay shares a powerful client use case involving a holiday employee gift initiative. Rather than requiring HR to manage sizing, style, and distribution of branded jackets, Ink Stores created a custom online portal. Employees could independently select sizes, styles, and colors, and orders were shipped directly to them—eliminating friction, protecting employee dignity, and freeing HR from uncomfortable sizing conversations. It's a prime example of how Ink's model prioritizes autonomy, convenience, and a seamless experience.Jay's Must-Have Business Tools & BooksWhen asked about a tool he can't live without, Jay simply answers: Email. He's responsive to a fault—often replying within seconds—and views this real-time communication style as a core operational strength.Two books stand out in shaping Jay's business philosophy:Dig Your Well Before You're Thirsty by Harvey Mackay – A classic on proactive networking.How to Become a Rainmaker by Jeffrey Fox – Jay's all-time favorite sales book, packed with short, punchy insights on winning and keeping clients. He frequently recommends it to job candidates and young professionals.Strategic Priorities in Uncertain TimesAs 2025 unfolds amid economic pressure and political shifts, Jay remains grounded. His three focus areas:Stay connected with customersFollow industry trendsPrioritize team culture and employee well-beingNotably, Jay refuses to raise prices despite rising supplier costs. He views opportunistic pricing as short-sighted and is committed to rewarding loyal customers with price stability—or even reductions. His values stand in contrast to what he calls “price gouging” across many industries.What's Next? A Leap Into TechJay is currently expanding his capabilities through tech and AI by interviewing candidates for data science and development roles—areas outside his comfort zone but essential for scaling customer experience. His willingness to push into unfamiliar territory speaks volumes about his growth mindset.Words to Live ByJay shares a simple but profound quote taped to his computer: “If you promise someone something, keep it.”He explains that success is a series of doing simple things right—choosing the next right action, over and over again. In Jay's eyes, life isn't about making mistakes unknowingly; it's about consciously choosing right versus wrong. Stacking up the right choices, he believes, leads to a meaningful, impactful life.Connect with Jay Sapovits:

Meet Chelsey and Stephen Diaz, the dynamic founders of The Rainmaker Family, dedicated to guiding families towards financial abundance and time freedom so they can leave a thriving family legacy. Taking a bold step in 2017, they shifted from a service-based wedding photography business where they were trading dollars for hours to go all in online passive income opportunity. Now they focus on empowering moms to use the same method they developed to become RAINMAKERS for their own families. Specializing in e-commerce and building brands, the Diaz duo champions the idea of “buying back time,” enabling moms in their community to run successful 6 and 7-figure businesses while cherishing moments with loved ones. In their Rainmaker Mastermind program, Chelsey and Stephen guide entrepreneurs in building, scaling, and then selling an Amazon business. Ranked #148 on the Inc 5000 list, and #2 in the category of education, these two are reshaping online learning, proving that success in business can coexist harmoniously with a family-first approach. Listen in to hear Chelsey and Stephen's story of how they got involved in this unexpected adventure that began with the “Spaghetti Years.” Culminating in 2019 – 2020 when their wedding business effectively vanished and their e-commerce businesses flourished, Chelsey and Stephen went all-in on their new entrepreneurial path knowing there was no magic pill or overnight success, but driven by their mutual vision for their future. In this episode they talk about the complementary superpowers they each contribute to their organization and share stories about the obstacles and fears they have overcome along the way. Keeping intententional team culture at the forefront has allowed them to spend more time with their family, knowing that their leaders and team will rise to the occasion and elevate it! At the heart of it all is to be of contribution, empowering their community of entrepreneurs, with a focus on moms, to reacquaint them with their identity and become RAINMAKERS for their families.

"EDITH HEAD: OLD HOLLYWOOD'S QUEEN OF FASHION" (093) EPISODE 93 -  6/23/25 With eight Academy Awards to her name — more than any other woman in history — EDITH HEAD wasn't just a costume designer; she was a storyteller in fabric, silhouette, and sparkle. From BETTE DAVIS to GRACE KELLY to AUDREY HEPBURN, she dressed the biggest stars of the silver screen, leaving an indelible mark on both fashion and film. In this episode, we explore how a shy schoolteacher became the most powerful woman in Hollywood wardrobes, her collaborations with iconic directors like Alfred Hitchcock, and how her designs helped shape characters, define eras, and influence fashion far beyond the studio lot. So, slip into something fabulous, and let's step behind the curtain into the life and legacy of the great Edith Head. SHOW NOTES:  Sources: Dressing Up The Stars: The Story of Movie Costume Designer Edith Head (12022), by Jeanne Walker Harvey;  Edith Head: The 50 Year Career of Hollywood's Greatest Costume Designer (2010), by Jay Jorgensen; Edith Head: The Life and Times of Hollywood's Celebrated Costume Designer (2003), by David Chierichetti; Edith Head's Hollywood (1983), by Edith Head; The Dress Doctor (1959), by Edith Head; “How To Dress For the Oscars,” February 11, 2015, ⁠www.oscars.com⁠; Wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IBDB.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned:  Wings (1927); The Saturday Night Kid (1929); Love Me Tonight (1932); She Done Him Wrong (1933); Little Miss Marker (1934); Rhythm on the Range (1936); College Holiday (1936); The Jungle Princess (1936); Internes Can't Take Money (1937); The Big Broadcast of 1938 (1938); Thanks for the Memories (1938); Mad about Music (1938); Dangerous To Know (1938);  Beau Geste (1939); Remember the Night (1939); The Cat and the Canary (1939);  The Lady Eve (1941); Sullivan's Travels (1941); The Glass Key (1942); I Married a Witch (1942); Star Spangled Rhythm (1942); Hold That Blonde (1945); The Blue Dahlia (1946); Holiday Inn (1942); The Uninvited (1944); Double Indemnity (1944); Incendiary Blonde (1945); To Each His Own (1946); The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946); A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1949); The Great Gatsby (1949);  Notorious (1946); The Emperor's Waltz (1948); The Heiress (1949); All About Eve (1950); Sunset Boulevard (1950); Samson & Delilah (1949); A Place in the Sun (1951); Roman Holiday (1953); Sabrina (1954);  Funny Face (1957); Rear Window (1954); To Catch a Thief (1955); The Trouble With Harry (1955); The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956); Vertigo (1958); Ace In the Hole (1951); The Greatest Show on Earth (1952); Shane (1953); White Christmas (1954);  The Rose Tattoo (1955); The Rainmaker (1956); The Ten Commandments (1957); Loving You (1958); The Pink Panther (1963); A Shot In the Dark (1964); The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1963); Love With the Proper Stranger (1963); Sex and the Single Girl (1964); Inside Daisy Clover (1965); The Great Race (1965);  Penelope (1966); This Property is Condemned (1966); G.I. Blues (1960);  Blue Hawaii (1961);  Girls! Girls! Girls! (1962);  Fun In Acapulco (1963);  Roustabout (1964); Paradise Hawaiian Style (1966); What a Way to Go! (1964); Sweet Charity (1969); Summer and Smoke (1961);  Hud (1963); The Birds (1963); Harlow (1965); Barefoot in the Park (1967); Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid (1969); Topaz (1969); Airport (1970); Airport ‘75 (1974); Airport ‘77 (1977); Myra Breckenridge (1970); Lady Sings The Blues (1972); The Sting (1974); The Great Waldo Pepper (1975);,  The Man Who Would Be King (1976);  Family Plot (1976); Gable and Lombard (1976); W.C. Fields and Me (1976); Rooster Cogburn (1975); Sextette (1978); Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982); --------------------------------- ⁠http://www.airwavemedia.com⁠ Please contact ⁠sales@advertisecast.com⁠ if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the final episode of the five-part Scale Milestones series, Bradley explores the fifth and final milestone in the journey from Rainmaker to Architect: developing efficient operations with an operating system (OS). He uses the analogy of upgrading from "Windows 95" to illustrate how business owners must transition from being the operating system themselves to building a separate, documented system that can run independently.Key TakeawaysAn operating system is tangible, not conceptual - you should be able to point to it physically or digitally.The transition from owner-as-OS to independent OS is crucial for scaling beyond $1M.Documentation is essential - systems and processes must be written down and accessible.The goal is a business that runs and grows without the owner - true independence.This milestone represents "arriving" as the architect of your business rather than just the rainmaker.The Scale Milestones Framework (S-C-A-L-E)S - Sustainable revenue (getting to $1M, then path to $3M).C - Consistent growth and profitability (Rule of 40).A - Away time (minimum 12 weeks off per year).L - Leverage (executive assistants and AI tools).E - Efficient operations with an OS.Save your seat at The Quarterly on June 24th!Ready to build your business by design? The Quarterly is a free, live Zoom workshop happening June 24th at 10 AM CST that's designed to give you the clarity and structure you need to move your business forward—without the usual overwhelm. Register For The Quarterly: Q1 ➡️ Q2In just one 2-hour session, you'll wrap up Q2 with confidence, get your Q3 targets 50-75% DONE, and build serious momentum for the rest of the year. You'll also receive a comprehensive workbook packed with quarterly planning templates, time management tools, and an after-action review to keep you on track. Register For The Quarterly: Q1 ➡️ Q2This isn't just another webinar—it's real, focused planning time using the BlueprintOS 5-step process that helps business owners like you create results. No fluff, no wasted time—just a game plan that works. Register For The Quarterly: Q1 ➡️ Q2 at https://quarterly.blueprintos.com.Don't let another quarter slip by without intentional planning. Save your spot today at quarterly.blueprintos.com and take the next step toward becoming the architect of your business rather than just staying stuck as the rainmaker.It's not too late to make the most of 2025.Thanks to our sponsors...BlueprintOS equips business owners to design and install an operating system that runs like clockwork. Through BlueprintOS, you will grow and develop your leadership, clarify your culture and business game plan, align your operations with your KPIs, develop a team of A-Players, and execute your playbooks. Register to join us at an upcoming WebClass when you visit www.blueprintos.com!Coach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner. He leads a large, stable team of professionals who are at the top of their game year after year. Now he shares the systems, processes, delegation, and specialization he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at www.coachpconsulting.com. Be sure to mention the Above The Business Podcast when you get in touch.Club Capital is the ultimate partner for...

In this milestone 250th episode, Scott Love welcomes back Professor Heidi Brown for a candid conversation on the theme of reinvention. Heidi shares her personal journey of navigating multiple career shifts—from practicing attorney to academic and author—and how those transitions required introspection, courage, and authenticity. Drawing from her experiences as an introvert in extrovert-dominated spaces, Heidi explains how embracing her true self became the catalyst for her success as a rainmaker and thought leader.The episode covers practical advice for professionals undergoing change, including how to audit past experiences to identify transferable skills, reframe imposter syndrome, and harness personal energy through self-awareness tools like journaling and character strength assessments. Heidi also introduces her newest book, The Map I Draw, a travel memoir that explores personal growth through adventure. The discussion ends with actionable steps for those seeking to reinvent themselves: reflect, research, and apply a methodical, bite-sized approach to change. Visit: https://therainmakingpodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/UasBk8K2Kok ----------------------------------------

Shawn Ryan Show: Read the notes at at podcastnotes.org. Don't forget to subscribe for free to our newsletter, the top 10 ideas of the week, every Monday --------- Augustus Doricko is the founder and CEO of Rainmaker, a next generation cloud seeding company. He is a UC Berkeley dropout, Thiel Fellow, and member of the El Segundo hard tech scene.  Rainmaker uses weather resistant drones to increase precipitation and novel radar hardware to measure how much man-made precipitation is created. Rainmaker's first priority is reversing the desertification of the American west, and ultimately to terraform deserts into abundant, green, arable land. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://www.roka.com - USE CODE SRS https://www.americanfinancing.net/srs NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org https://www.tryarmra.com/srs https://www.betterhelp.com/srs This episode is sponsored by better help. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. https://www.shawnlikesgold.com https://www.lumen.me/srs https://www.patriotmobile.com/srs https://www.rocketmoney.com/srs https://www.shopify.com/srs https://trueclassic.com/srs Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/srs! #trueclassicpod Augustus Doricko Links: Rainmaker - https://www.rainmaker.com X - https://x.com/ADoricko  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/augustus-doricko-660b20145 Substack - https://substack.com/@doricko Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Augustus Doricko is the founder and CEO of Rainmaker, a next generation cloud seeding company. He is a UC Berkeley dropout, Thiel Fellow, and member of the El Segundo hard tech scene.  Rainmaker uses weather resistant drones to increase precipitation and novel radar hardware to measure how much man-made precipitation is created. Rainmaker's first priority is reversing the desertification of the American west, and ultimately to terraform deserts into abundant, green, arable land. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://www.roka.com - USE CODE SRS https://www.americanfinancing.net/srs NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org https://www.tryarmra.com/srs https://www.betterhelp.com/srs This episode is sponsored by better help. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. https://www.shawnlikesgold.com https://www.lumen.me/srs https://www.patriotmobile.com/srs https://www.rocketmoney.com/srs https://www.shopify.com/srs https://trueclassic.com/srs Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/srs! #trueclassicpod Augustus Doricko Links: Rainmaker - https://www.rainmaker.com X - https://x.com/ADoricko  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/augustus-doricko-660b20145 Substack - https://substack.com/@doricko Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, I'm thrilled to reshare an episode from when I was a guest on the Rainmaker for Contractors Podcast. I share practical tax strategies specifically designed for businesses. We'll discuss how recent IRS changes might impact you, the importance of understanding your financial statements, and actionable tips to optimize your tax liability. We'll dig deep into why contractors might avoid their financials and how better cash flow management can drastically improve business health. Grab a notepad and prepare to transform your approach to managing your finances and taxes effectively!   What You'll hear in this episode: [00:45] Guest Introduction: Shannon Weinstein [01:10] Shannon's Background and Career Journey 03:35] Common Financial Mistakes Contractors Make 04:45] Importance of Cash Flow Management [06:15] Proactive Tax Strategies for Business Owners [11:35] IRS Audits and What to Expect [16:25] Onboarding New Clients and Tax Optimization   If you like this episode, check out: Why The Rich Pay No Taxes and You Feel Left Out Why You Need a Financial Storyteller A Cash Flow Reframe You May Need   Check out the Rainmaker for Contractors Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rainmaker-for-contractors-podcast/id1547992713   Want to learn more so you can earn more?  Visit keepwhatyouearn.com to dive deeper on our episodes  Visit keepwhatyouearncfo.com to work with Shannon and her team  Watch this episode and more here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMlIuZsrllp1Uc_MlhriLvQ  Connect with Shannon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/shannonkweinstein/   The information contained in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and is not individual tax advice. Please consult a qualified professional before implementing anything you learn.

On this episode of the Scouting For Growth podcast, Sabine VdL talks to Colin Hirdman, the antidote to automated mediocrity. As a lifelong entrepreneur and co-founder of Monkey Island Ventures, he has spent two decades scaling SaaS tools, digital agencies, and now Rainmaker – a ‘white-glove’ service that ethically automates LinkedIn outreach to turn connections into revenue. Colin discusses Rainmaker’s ‘Authentic Engine’ framework: 10-30% connection rates, campaigns tailored to micro-audiences, and why human-driven strategies still dominate AI in B2B growth. As well as why he targets 25 people/day — and how even solo founders can replicate this, the ‘criminal justice grad’ who turned entrepreneur, accidently and sold his first startup days after college, and LinkedIn’s automation guardrails: What’s ‘ethical’ vs. what gets you banned. KEY TAKEAWAYS I’ve done a lot of growth hacking through email and LinkedIn, but I got better results through LinkedIn and ended up building out a software and process for myself. Rainmaker was born through me making it available to other businesses. But, you don’t need me or rainmaker to do any of the things we discuss on this podcast, you can do it manually. You have to be authentic on LinkedIn, both as yourself as well as the brands you represent. You should also have an educational mindset – no one wants to be sold to on LinkedIn, but almost everyone is willing to be educated – and an experimentation mindset, trying different features and functions of LinkedIn, stack the things that work and set aside the things that don’t. Understand the pains an barriers that you prospects are trying to overcome and know what it is that you can teach them. Growth hacks: LinkedIn Events – if you have a direct competitor, industry or organisation putting on a LinkedIn Event that your business solves for, if you attend that event you can see everyone else who attended that event and create a prospects list. Use people who are big in your area as proxies – use people’s open connections to see all first connections to her, second connections to you and is in your area, and begin connecting to them Building out your first connections is critical. I reach out to 15 people per day Monday-Friday during normal working hours. That gives you 500 people per month, which is below LinkedIn’s limits. Typically, you’ll get a 20% connection rate. Within 30 days of sending an invite, and they haven’t connected, withdraw the invite. It’s good hygiene, but after 3 weeks you can reach out to them again. Everything you do after that only gets better and has bigger possibilities as your audience grows. BEST MOMENTS ‘There’s lots of opportunity to engage with you prospects on LinkedIn in ways that are valuable for relationship building and set you up as a thought leader.’‘People undervalue the value of being a first connection, when you’re a first connection you can see all kids of information about them, direct message them, and use other features and functions to engage with them.’‘I typically build my audience through Sales Navigator – a tool within LinkedIn that allows you to hone in on audiences..’‘If you’re using automation that is in any way inauthentic it won’t work, you wouldn’t immediately set up a meeting with someone you just met, I wish people would stop, it’s lazy.’ ABOUT THE GUEST Colin Hirdman is a lifelong entrepreneur, startup advocate, and visionary behind Rainmaker, a platform revolutionizing LinkedIn’s growth strategies through its "Authentic Engine." As co-founder of Monkey Island Ventures, a venture studio launched in 2007 with childhood friends, Colin has spent nearly two decades fostering tech innovation and scaling ventures like SaaS tools, digital marketing agencies, and software development firms. His passion lies in unlocking the power of authentic relationship-building—evidenced by Rainmaker’s mission to help founders, coaches, and sales teams expand their networks, generate leads, and close deals ethically on LinkedIn. A Minnesota native, Colin’s journey began with selling his first startup (launched just days after college) and evolved into mentoring entrepreneurs through actionable strategies like LinkedIn automation, audience targeting via Sales Navigator, and educational outreach. His philosophy blends authenticity, experimentation, and a focus on solving audience pain points—principles he shares as a board member of MNblockchain and a sought-after voice in B2B growth. When not advising startups or hosting LinkedIn livestreams, Colin champions the entrepreneurial spirit, proving that even a criminal justice graduate-turned-accidental-founder can redefine 21st-century scaling. Catch his insights on turning connections into revenue—no bots or spam required. LinkedIn ABOUT THE HOST Sabine is a corporate strategist turned entrepreneur. She is the CEO and Managing Partner of Alchemy Crew a venture lab that accelerates the curation, validation, & commercialization of new tech business models. Sabine is renowned within the insurance sector for building some of the most renowned tech startup accelerators around the world working with over 30 corporate insurers, accelerated over 100 startup ventures. Sabine is the co-editor of the bestseller The INSURTECH Book, a top 50 Women in Tech, a FinTech and InsurTech Influencer, an investor & multi-award winner. 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