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It's like Christmas in September! The 3rd Yahoo Rank Board arrived and more than 50 players DROPPED in the rankings... many of whom are now ABSURD steals that we need to find a way to nab in fantasy drafts! Part one takes us through most of the massive moves of the later guys... though there are some big names mixed in! MY BRAND NEW ROTOBALLER ARTICLE - HOW TO ATTACK THE FIRST ROUND!: https://www.rotoballer.com/how-to-draft-the-first-round-2026-fantasy-basketball/1944322?pa=OMS Sign up with Fantrax today to experience the BEST commissioner tools in this universe, and you'll never run a league anywhere else ever again! https://www.fantrax.com/oldmansquad The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to support the mission here but won't change anything we do. https://www.patreon.com/cw/oldmansquad Follow Dan Besbris on Twitter: https://x.com/danbesbris Find Dan on the brand new BlueSky social network: https://bit.ly/3Vo5M0N Check out Dan's Google Sheet with Ranks, Weekly Streaming Schedule Charts & Injury Replacement Adds FREE! https://bit.ly/3XrAdEW Listen and subscribe on iTunes: https://apple.co/3XiUzQK Listen and subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ACCHYe Float on over to the new Old Man Squad Sports Network YouTube page to watch videos from the network's top talent: https://bit.ly/46Z6fvb Join the Old Man Squad Discord to chat with Dan and all the other hosts: https://t.co/aY9cqDrgRY Follow Old Man Squad Fantasy on Instagram for all our short videos: https://bit.ly/3ZQbxrt Podcast logo by https://twitter.com/freekeepoints Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's like Christmas in September! The 3rd Yahoo Rank Board arrived and more than 50 players DROPPED in the rankings... many of whom are now ABSURD steals that we need to find a way to nab in fantasy drafts! Part two focuses on most of the key moves among higher profile players! MY BRAND NEW ROTOBALLER ARTICLE - HOW TO ATTACK THE FIRST ROUND!: https://www.rotoballer.com/how-to-draft-the-first-round-2026-fantasy-basketball/1944322?pa=OMS Sign up with Fantrax today to experience the BEST commissioner tools in this universe, and you'll never run a league anywhere else ever again! https://www.fantrax.com/oldmansquad The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to support the mission here but won't change anything we do. https://www.patreon.com/cw/oldmansquad Follow Dan Besbris on Twitter: https://x.com/danbesbris Find Dan on the brand new BlueSky social network: https://bit.ly/3Vo5M0N Check out Dan's Google Sheet with Ranks, Weekly Streaming Schedule Charts & Injury Replacement Adds FREE! https://bit.ly/3XrAdEW Listen and subscribe on iTunes: https://apple.co/3XiUzQK Listen and subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ACCHYe Float on over to the new Old Man Squad Sports Network YouTube page to watch videos from the network's top talent: https://bit.ly/46Z6fvb Join the Old Man Squad Discord to chat with Dan and all the other hosts: https://t.co/aY9cqDrgRY Follow Old Man Squad Fantasy on Instagram for all our short videos: https://bit.ly/3ZQbxrt Podcast logo by https://twitter.com/freekeepoints Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Greg Braggs joins Adam Rank to discuss the Chicago Bears win over the Philadelphia Eagles, how Ben Johnson set up Case Keenum for success, if the Bears are building their way to a Super Bowl and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amy talked about how it's a big week for her song with it being the first homecoming week where he has a date for the dance. We play a game where Raymundo sings the first line of a country song and we have to guess it. The game is a lot harder than you think because he can't sing! Bobby and the crew debate who has the most grit on the show. After talking about how grit can lead to a better life, everyone makes their case for who deserves to be ranked at the top.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron Judge is getting older and had an injury-riddled season. Cal Raleigh fell off in historic fashion. Garrett Crochet might have the widest range of outcomes for any player in 2027. Chandler Simpson will only be useful in specific builds next season. Kyle Harrison looked like he was breaking out and then got hurt and fell apart.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters

Dane & Anthony are back in the studio to talk about the new product development process, life experiences answer your questions and RANK each other's cars, trucks, & bikes they've owned over the years!___________________________________________________________Instagram: https://ragcompany.com/4vQDTP3TikTok: https://ragcompany.com/4vFAL8hFacebook: https://ragcompany.com/4xkGbatBecome A TRC Ambassador: https://ragcompany.com/47UWsrFJoin The Rag Company's Facebook Group: https://ragcompany.com/444nZEy

Lindsay Rhodes of SumerSports makes her weekly visit with the data behind the NFL teams with the best records early in the season...which ones are legit? How would you rank the current QBs in the NFL from Oregon, and will Jalen Duren get his payday?

AI tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity pick a few trusted sources, not ranked lists. If your business isn't cited consistently across the web, it's invisible to AI search. Marshall Writes multicasts your content across 300+ platforms, so AI can find and recommend you. Marshall Writes City: Indianapolis, IN Address: Marshall Writes Website: https://marshallwrites.com Phone: +1-317-643-2288 Email: review@marshallwrites.com

The “What's Your Rank?” conversation apparently created some problems at home—and now the listeners want answers.Ern & Iso bring back Fan Questions for an episode centered around one uncomfortable idea: Where do you really rank in the heart of the person you love?Listeners bring scenarios involving exes, marriage, old flames, baby fathers, loyalty, jealousy, deceased spouses and relationships where one person may provide stability while someone from the past still holds a different emotional place.One husband learns his wife loved another man differently. Another listener wonders whether his girlfriend's emotional reaction to an ex reveals something deeper. A woman admits she doesn't know what she'd do if her ex came back ready to make things work. And another man is perfectly happy being the stable husband—so why should he destroy his peace worrying about somebody from 2004? 

The club opens up with Isaac and Suke discussing the hottest coaches in the NFL and have a list that they disagree with. Later, the guys chat about Tom Cruise and the video that is circulating showing him checking on a random woman who looked in distress. Isaac and Suke then talk about what kind of things they would have if they were filthy rich.

Ehhh kia ora my dawgs! Here's what you missed on the show today: We go through some of the comments on our Hyrox video. That’s RANK! Today Storme ranks “Geoffs”. Who cracked a joke when you were at your lowest? Storme needs some new hobbies, so Tegs suggests a few for him. What is the best part of the bakery? Nickson is doing a sausage sizzle this weekend. Tegan has the gift of nagging, so we get her to nag your partners for you. We talk to the Hauraki Breakfast show about stealing one of their segments. So naturally we steal another one from a different station. Nickson was running a muck on our companies social media platform. To the point he now has an HR meeting… Shot for listening, From Eds AKA Eric AKA Edith AKA Eddison

Welcome back to the Ultimate Rugby League countdown, this is 'The Bye Round 99' all powered by Maccas! James Graham is ranking the 99 greatest players of the NRL era (1998-current). No reputations spared, no bias, just straight footy IQ. This is the finale with Jimmy counting down 25-1, did he get it right? Let us know via the comments or shoot us an Insta DM! The Bye Round 99 powered by 99c McDelivery only on the MyMacca's App! Follow The Bye Round On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeroundSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clint Scott and Dr. Mike Gustafson discusses some thoughts from Head Coach Joey McGuire, Jacob Rodriguez and David Bailey in the front running for Defensive Rookie of the year, Play of the Day highlights the Iowa student call of the game winner against Michigan, two Red Raiders graded among the top 5 at their respective position - as well as some more thoughts from Joey McGuire, Top 5 and Bottom 5 across the BIG 12 with Clint and Gus.

Ehhh kia ora my dawgs! Here's what you missed on the show today: Is Tat South the most respectable suburb in Tāmaki Makaurau? That’s RANK! Today Storme ranks “Air”. Year Three Times: What are the best songs to come out of 1996? Nickson has started following people on Insta. What are the signs the world is healing? What Dat Suburb?! What’s the weird thing you’ve seen in your suburb? Tegan has the hardest “Would you rather”. We reveal how we went in the Hyrox Challenge. Did we kaka our pants? What’s the tooth fairy paying these days? “We Sigh, We Don’t Cry,” come have a sigh about your partner. Are you using a broom or a vacuum in the bathroom? Shot for listening, From Eds AKA Eric AKA Edith AKA Eddison

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Andrew and Ethan talk about the race for Governor and Mary Peltola's not so great press week.

Kia ora e te ball bags! Producer Arun here putting together all the best bits you missed from the show today: Storme was papped queuing up for naughty things at Chemist Warehouse… That’s RANK! Today Storme ranks “Aussie”. We need to get Storme some new hobbies. Wahs fans, what did you do this weekend? Storme got shamed at a shared lunch… Tegs needed to get some new running shorts, and the audacity of some people…. Storme finished his 8 week challenge, and he celebrated by eating everything he could. We’re gonna try and do a hyrox without pooping our pants. What do you wanna blame on daylight savings? John Kirwan joins us on the show to talk about “Mitey” and the “Drive for Five”. Thanks for listening ya mongrels! Lots of love Producer Arun, Producer A-aron, Producer Alonaa, Producer Kanuka, Producer Mah BROTHAH, Bad Boy Alan! xx

Bob and Ryan Rowland-Smith filling in for Wyman are joined by Paul Moyer to talk about what the Mariners need to do for next season and this disapointing 2026 season. // Where does this Mariners season rank in terms of greatest sports disappointments? - What was the biggest culprit this season: Offense, rotation, bullpen, defense? - There have been a number of end of season pieces written about the Mariners, including this one from ESPN…does this accurately sum up the season? // WHYMAN - Vlad Guerrero’s comments about his contract didn’t go over well with fans, but in case people thought that things might have been lost in translation, we learned that Vlad continues to stand by those comments - Aaron Rodgers took accountability for the Steelers loss on Sunday and blamed himself…for not fixing the all the mistakes the coaches made.

A key theme that emerged was the influence of hidden psychological triggers—such as trust, simplicity, placement of CTAs, and personalization—on driving purchases and conversions. The discussion explored why focusing on consumer outcomes, using keywords aligned with search intent, and maintaining clear, concise messaging at a 5th-grade reading level are essential for maximizing website conversion rates. Several points were raised, including the importance of fast-loading, visually optimized pages with above-the-fold CTAs, minimal form fields, and tailored button text, all of which can significantly improve user experience and reduce friction. Proven strategies such as benchmarking against industry conversion rates, budgeting to avoid impulse purchases, and making sites accessible were also highlighted, offering actionable insights for marketers and business owners aiming to enhance their digital sales funnels.Who Is This For?The conversation focused on business owners, entrepreneurs, marketers, and anyone seeking to increase online sales and improve their website conversions. It is especially relevant for those interested in understanding the hidden psychological triggers that influence consumer buying behavior. Whether running an e-commerce shop, developing landing pages, or offering professional services, these insights aim to help optimize the digital customer journey and drive measurable results.Key Moments & TimestampsIntroduction to Psychological Triggers & Setting the Stage 00:00:05The Importance of First 5 Seconds & Above the Fold Content 00:05:50The Power of Keywords and Messaging for Trust 00:17:29Impact of Simplicity: 5th-Grade Reading Level Copy 00:24:48Median Conversion Rate Benchmarks & Short Copy Benefits 00:30:33Importance of Above the Fold & CTA Placement 00:41:37Sales Cycles Based on Deal Size 00:47:13Budgeting to Avoid Buyer's Remorse 00:55:55Checkout/Lead Form Field Optimization 01:00:14Personalized vs. Generic Calls to Action 01:02:22Accessibility & Decision Fatigue 01:05:035 Key Points1️⃣ First Impressions Make or Break SalesA key theme that emerged was the importance of the first 5 seconds—60% of users won't scroll past the top of a page. If your hook isn't clear and outcome-focused, they bounce.You have FIVE SECONDS to show them their dream, not your bio. 06:122️⃣ Keep It Simple, Keep Them BuyingThe discussion explored the power of simple sales copy. Pages written at a 5th-grade level convert up to 110% better than 8th-grade+ text. Every extra syllable or convoluted word? That's friction, not persuasion. 25:463️⃣ Above-the-Fold Buttons = 317% More ConversionsOne concept discussed was the impact of “above the fold.” Place your #1 call-to-action before users need to scroll. This alone can boost conversions by 317%. Let them click before they have time to second-guess! 41:58For more support, listeners are encouraged to book a 30-minute discovery call, or subscribe to upcoming training and resources.4️⃣ Less Friction = More MoneySeveral points were raised, including the number of form fields at checkout. Reduce to five or less, and conversion rates climb 120%. Every extra field is a potential lost customer. 01:00:145️⃣ Personalize Your CTAsPersonalized Call-To-Action buttons (“Grab your spot”, “Claim your bag”) outperform generic “Buy Now” by 202%. The little words you choose make a BIG difference in how ready people are to say yes. 01:02:46Bonus: Trust Is the Real CurrencyA central piece: none of this matters without trust. Fast-loading pages, relevant keywords, clear copy—all build micro-trust. Lose it, and you'll spend forever (maybe never) getting it back. 17:23Takeaway:Optimize for brains, not just clicks.Capture dreams in secondsKeep everything simpleMake actions effortless, immediate, and personalAlways build trust firstFAQsQ: What is the most important area to optimize on a sales page?A: Above the fold content and CTA placement are crucial; keeping key messages and calls to action visible without scrolling can boost conversions by up to 317% 00:41:37.Q: How simple should my sales copy be?A: Aim for a 5th- to 7th-grade reading level; this increases conversions by 56%–110% over more complex copy 00:24:48.Q: What's the ideal number of form fields at checkout?A: Five or fewer; reducing form complexity can lift conversion rates by 120% 01:00:18.Q: Does button text matter?A: Yes, tailoring CTA text to the specific context or segment can improve click-through rates by over 200% compared to generic “Buy Now” buttons 01:02:22.Q: How can I avoid buyer's remorse for my customers?A: Encourage budgeting, avoid impulse purchases, and allow decision time to ensure purchases align with real needs 00:55:55.Action Steps for Favour Obasi-ikeReview Sales Copy: Ensure all web copy is written at a 5th-grade level or simpler 00:24:48.Audit CTA Placement: Place primary call-to-action buttons and benefit headlines above the fold on all major pages 00:41:37.Simplify Checkout Forms: Limit lead and checkout forms to a maximum of five essential fields 01:00:18.Personalize CTA Buttons: Replace generic button text with context-relevant phrases to boost engagement 01:02:22.Benchmark Conversion Rates: Compare landing page performance to the 6.6% median industry standard and adjust as needed 00:30:33.Align with Search Intent: Use transactional keywords in headlines and content for maximum conversion potential 00:17:29.Optimize for Accessibility: Ensure mobile and desktop experiences are easily navigable for all users 01:05:03.Educate Audience: Share budgeting and purchase decision frameworks to foster loyal, satisfied customers 00:55:55.Wondering which trigger could DOUBLE your sales? Start with your CTA and above-the-fold layout. The difference is immediate.Ready to Rank? Book Your SEO & Web Dev Services Today

What happens when you listen to the complete catalogs of 29 classic rock artists—not once, but three times each—and score every album along the way?Aaron Belansky is taking on an ambitious classic rock experiment called The Review Board, listening to 329 albums across 987 total listens to determine his personal Top 10 classic rock artists. And he's doing it all while walking—roughly 740 hours of music and an estimated 2,000 miles.In this episode, Aaron joins Booked On Rock to reveal some of the biggest surprises so far. He explains why Led Zeppelin has climbed to No. 2 in his rankings, why Eric Clapton doesn't hit him the way he once did, how The Rolling Stones won him over after years of resistance, and why Pink Floyd's early catalog is hurting their standing. He also discusses rediscovering The Who's Live at Leeds, hearing familiar albums differently after repeated listens, and whether we love classic rock because it's truly great—or simply because we've heard it thousands of times.It's a fascinating experiment in music, memory, repetition and changing tastes—and a reminder that even the albums and artists we think we know can sound very different when we go back and really listen.Visit Aaron Belansky's Review Board YouTube channelVisit the Review Board website----------

Rank-and-file Gardaí are set to take industrial action on five dates in October, following a decision by the Garda Representative Association to escalate its dispute with Garda management and Government. The GRA says its members have concerns around pay agreements, allowances, collective bargaining rights and what it describes as the treatment of Garda representatives. Dominic Curtin, Clare GRA Representative joined Alan Morrissey to discuss the planned action and what it could mean for Gardaí and policing in Clare. Image (c) Pat Flynn

Rank-and-file gardaí are set to engage in industrial action, likely affecting security at some EU presidency meetings, and plan to march on Garda headquarters as part of their campaign. Joining Jonathan Healy (filling in for Anton) this morning to discuss was Ronan Slevin, General Secretary of the Garda Representative Association.

This episode dives deep into using Google AdSense for website monetization. Key strategies Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS included are blogging regularly with a focus on informational and commercial keywords, optimizing technical SEO (site speed, mobile performance, image optimization), and leveraging multiple traffic sources such as Google search, social media, and referrals. The discussion emphasizes understanding AdSense payout thresholds and analytics, using content clusters to increase page views, and continuously refining your website for better search visibility and revenue. Real-life insights, especially from Celese's experience, showcase the unexpectedly large impact of even a single well-performing blog post.For more support, listeners are encouraged to book a 30-minute discovery call, or subscribe to upcoming training and resources.Who Is This For?This episode is for small business owners, website/blog owners, content creators, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in earning passive income through website monetization—especially using Google AdSense. It's also highly relevant for those looking to improve their SEO strategies to drive traffic and increase online revenue.Key Moments & Topics (with Timestamps)Welcoming the audience and introducing Google AdSense 00:00Explanation of what Google AdSense is and its importance 00:02:32Celeste's story of unexpected blog traffic via AI-generated content 00:06:44Importance of blogging consistently and building web traffic 00:11:30Detailed walkthrough of the Google AdSense user dashboard and features 00:15:02Payment thresholds and requirements for AdSense monetization 00:12:02How traffic sources (Google, social media, referrals) drive AdSense earnings 00:30:38Creating topical clusters and interlinked content for SEO and user retention 00:38:10Discussion on technical SEO: website speed, images, schema, and internal linking 00:51:05Comparing Google AdSense to other advertising/monetization platforms 00:50:07Actionable advice: spend time on SEO before paying for ads 00:55:16Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)Q: What is Google AdSense?A: An advertising program from Google that allows eligible website owners/bloggers to monetize their online content through display ads 00:02:42.Q: How does blogging help with AdSense earnings?A: Regular blogging drives website traffic, which increases ad impressions and the potential for revenue 00:13:00.Q: What is the minimum payout for AdSense?A: The threshold is $1,000 before payout is initiated 00:12:02.Q: Do I need good SEO for AdSense?A: Yes. Technical SEO, fast loading times, and relevant keywords are crucial for attracting and retaining traffic 00:51:05.Q: Are there alternatives to Google AdSense with better rates?A: Yes, but it depends on your niche and traffic source. Search for "AdSense alternatives" for more info 00:50:07.Ready to Rank? Book Your SEO & Web Dev Services Today

Wilbert comes back with the song Ghetto Superstar to tie it back to producer Laura's shenanigans at Dodger stadium last night. Plus, the crew gets into a food conversation, shocker. The guys ask Where do you place Matthew Stafford in the QB ranking? Travis calls out Caleb Williams after his "injury" at Sunday's game. We close out with some Shop Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kia ora e te ball bags! Producer Arun here putting together all the best bits you missed from the show today: Any one hit wonders wanna play the NFL final? That’s RANK! Today Storme ranks “Meta”. We talk to Black Fern Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu about their next game against England this weekend. What do you wanna do when you get skinny? Today is the most common day for birthdays in NZ. The Mai Morning Crew Court Sesh. We find out if Storme can actually determine different stores by his sense of smell… What are the work things keeping you up at night? Sarah Hirini joins us on the show! Thanks for listening ya mongrels! Lots of love Producer Arun, Producer A-aron, Producer Alonaa, Producer Kanuka, Producer Mah BROTHAH, Bad Boy Alan! xx

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Adam Rank and Greg Braggs discuss Caleb Williams' injury, Case Keenum starting against the Eagles, gameplan against Vic Fangio, concern level with Colston Loveland, the Bears' defense not getting enough love and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN has unveiled their Top 100 NBA Players. How many Utah Jazz Players make the list, and where do they come in?

Where does Marcus Mariota rank among the NFL's backup quarterbacks? The Sports Junkies break down his experience, ability, and what he brings to the table if Washington needs to turn to him for the rest of the season.

On this episode of the FCS Daily Dose, Sam and Zach discuss: -Biggest takeaways from Week 3-SDSU's Top 10 win and Chase Mason's injury-CAA and Patriot League races-How we ranked South Dakota-SFA rising in the rankings-Reacting to Montana's and Montana State's performances-And moreFor daily podcasts by Sam, check out Sam Herder Sports on Patreon.

Full Show - Jones and Keefe open the show by talking about yesterday's breaking news of Chad Tracy getting an extension just a week before the playoffs start. Then they discuss what the Red Sox ceiling realistically looks like once the postseason comes. After that the crew discuss former Quarterback now analyst Dan Orlovsky's comments about Drake Maye's mechanics and Patriots play calling. Then they react to Collin Cowherd's power rankings where he has the Patriots as the 8th best team in the NFL. Find out if Craig Breslow and Chad Tracy are actually deserving of the extensions that were made to their contracts just a week before the playoffs start. And wrap up the Show with reaction to today's Mike Vrabel Press conference ahead of Week 3. Along with Grab bag!

This episode dives deep into the distinction between SEO marketing research and strategy, emphasizing the foundational role of your website for long-term discoverability, authority, and monetization. Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS argues that while social platforms provide community and engagement, true ownership and sustainable growth come from building an optimized, content-rich, and technically sound website. The discussion spans the nuances of technical SEO, the power of toolkits and resources, strategies for competing in an AI-driven search world, and actionable tactics for entrepreneurs wanting to future-proof their presence.For more support, listeners are encouraged to book a 30-minute discovery call, or subscribe to upcoming training and resources.Who Is This Episode For?This episode is for business owners, entrepreneurs, creators, and marketers—especially those wanting to understand or enhance their approach to SEO, marketing strategy, and building sustainable digital visibility. It's highly relevant to those considering the balance between social media and independent platforms like websites for building authority, credibility, and long-term engagement.Key Moments & TimestampsIntroduction & Importance of SEO vs. Marketing Strategy00:00:02 – [Favor] lays out the focus: SEO marketing research vs. SEO marketing strategy.Content-Led SEO and Social Media's Role00:09:33 – Explanation of content creation, topic clusters, and why your website and social media presence must work together.The 4 Types of Media & Brand Control00:14:05 – [Favor] distinguishes owned, paid, shared, and earned media and emphasizes building ownership via your website.Social Proof, Domain Authority, and the Website's Central Role00:22:57 – Discussion about how websites provide trust, enable list-building, and outlast temporary social trends.Building Tools/Toolkits for Traffic & AI Searchability00:43:09 – The value of offering digital tools on your site and considerations for AI model visibility.Schema, Technical SEO, and Structuring for the Future00:35:04 – Practical details on schema, site architecture, and local SEO for scalable, resilient traffic.Competitor & Keyword Gap Research: Free Tool Highlight00:57:54 – [Favor] introduces intentgaps.com for spotting and filling keyword/content gaps.Balancing Free vs. Gated Tools/Resources01:05:21 – Insights into offering free toolkits vs. requiring information for access.Frequently Asked Questions1. Why is a website more valuable than just having social media accounts?Because you own the content, can control the narrative, build domain authority, enable SEO for long-term discoverability, and are less vulnerable to platform changes or outages (00:15:07, 00:53:10).2. How can I make my website more visible to AI search models?Ensure schema optimization, FAQ/listicle/glossary pages, keep information up-to-date, and include files like llms.txt to help AI models crawl your content efficiently (00:43:25).3. Should I offer my digital tools for free or require user information?[Favor] recommends a hybrid approach: some free access for traffic, with gated portions (email or payment required) to encourage conversions and retargeting (01:05:21).4. What is the impact of building content clusters and topic authority?It builds trust signals for search engines, increases website dwell time, and positions your site as an expert resource (00:10:39, 00:31:10).5. What tools can I use for keyword gap or competitor analysis?Intentgaps.com is highlighted for quickly spotting missing content and keyword opportunities (00:57:54).Action StepsAudit Your Website:Check for technical SEO basics—schema, meta tags, local pages, current copyright info (00:35:04, 00:53:18).Create Content Clusters:Build topic-focused blog series and link them internally.Add/Freshen FAQs and Glossary:Make your site more valuable to both users and AI search models (00:49:02).List and Gaps Analysis:Use intentgaps.com to compare your site's topics with competitors (00:57:54).Decide Toolkit Strategy:Determine what portion of free vs. gated resources to offer (01:05:21), and plan email list growth accordingly.Monitor & Update:Keep your site content fresh—update copyright, add new case studies or tools, and regularly review analytics for new opportunities (00:53:10).Ready to Rank? Book Your SEO & Web Dev Services Today

Ehhh kia ora my dawgs! Here's what you missed on the show today: How much weight did you put on after your 8 week challenge? That’s RANK! Today Storme ranks “Weight”. Cooper Smith ran 250km straight to raise money for I am hope, so we get him on to talk about this massive feat! What ruined your name? I’m here & you’re there! Storme has another go at being the human calorie counter, this time with Twisties. We try out a rap challenge. Storme reckons he can identify stores just by the smell of them. What do you reckon is the best smelling store? Nickson’s been papped using his burner account. Can you bring an iced coffee to an interview? Shot for listening, From Eds AKA Eric AKA Edith AKA Eddison

Mike Schopp and Bulldog evaluate Josh Allen's historic trajectory and his place among the Buffalo Bills' all-time greats following another AFC Player of the Week honor. They preview the matchup against the Chargers, discuss a massive division winner parlay, and compare Allen's rushing stats to legends like Barry Sanders and Kordell Stewart.

Visit Crossmap.com — your trusted source for inspiration and life-changing stories from people of faith.Top headlines for Wednesday, September 23, 2026A North Carolina church baptizes 458 people in a single day, setting a 137-year record. Federal investigators probe a Massachusetts district accused of secretly transitioning a Catholic couple's daughter. Trump warns Tehran at the UN and spotlights Christian persecution. Plus, The Chosen announces a new Christmas special on Fox.0:11 Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran at UN, highlights Christians0:54 Dallas Jenkins reveals 'The Chosen' Christmas special1:40 British teens rank lowest for life satisfaction for second time3:20 Feds probing removal of trans-identified teen from parents4:06 Grand jury finds no evidence of crime in death of Nolan Wells4:51 North Carolina church baptizes 458 people in a single day5:41 Great American Media taking nominations for small-town churchesSubscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsGreat American Media taking nominations for small-town churches | Church & MinistriesNorth Carolina church baptizes 458 people in a single day | Church & MinistriesGrand jury finds no evidence of crime in death of Nolan Wells | U.S.Feds probing removal of trans-identified teen from parents | PoliticsTrump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran at UN, highlights Christians | PoliticsBritish teens rank lowest for life satisfaction for second time | Living Dallas Jenkins reveals ‘The Chosen' Christmas special | Entertainment

You used to ask Google a question and get ten links. Now you ask AI one question, and behind the curtain it asks itself twenty. It looks each one up, grades what it finds, and decides who to recommend. You never see any of that. You just find out whether you made the answer or you didn't. This episode is about how AI search is changing the way customers find small businesses, and what still works when there's no single ranking to chase. In this one: How one question becomes five, ten, twenty behind the scenes Why more and more searches end without anyone clicking through to a website Why two people asking the same question can now get different answers A business owner with strong Google rankings and great reviews, and the AI that told people to be wary of him What AI looks for when it decides who to trust. Reviews, real people, depth, consistency Trust was always the strategy. AI just stopped letting you game it. Over to you. Ask your AI of choice who it would recommend for what you do, in your town. Did you show up?

Ask an American how they're doing and the answer is often "busy." It ends the conversation, because busy means you're thriving. Ask an Italian, and you'll find the language doesn't quite cooperate: the words closest to "busy" (occupato, impegnativa) lean toward occupied, demanding, binding. Italy has a different phrase for a life well lived: dolce far niente, the sweetness of doing nothing. That contrast is where my conversation with Carl Honoré begins. Carl is an award-winning writer, broadcaster and two-time TED speaker, and his books on the power of slowness have been published in 36 languages. Our theme is one I don't hear discussed enough in healthcare, where I spend my working life: our relationship with time. Carl calls doing nothing one of the great superpowers of being human, and by the end of our conversation, I agreed. We talk about: - The night Carl caught himself speed-reading Snow White to his son, and nearly ordered a "one-minute bedtime story" - How children learn to hurry, and why one of his son's first sentences was "hurry up" - Why the phrase "You have the clocks, we have the time" says so much about how cultures treat time - Why "busy" became a badge of honor in English, and the lost art of dolce far niente - What a hurry-up culture does to medicine, from 10-minute appointments to the case for sometimes doing nothing at all - Why, as Carl puts it, we're often not running toward something but away from ourselves ## Carl's seven ways to slow down 1. Do less. Rank your schedule, then cut from the bottom, and keep a "not-to-do list" you revisit a few weeks later. 2. Turn off notifications, so you decide where your attention goes. 3. Go gray. Switch your phone's screen to black and white for a day and compare your screen time. 4. Hide the phone in any conversation. Even a visible phone keeps talk on the surface. 5. Build in one slow ritual: knitting, sketching, poetry, ten quiet minutes in the car. 6. Spend a little time in nature. It doesn't need to be three hours. 7. Break bread with people you love, phones and TVs off. That last one is the most Italian. As Carl notes, in Italy no one rushes you at the table, while in London, many restaurants hand you a time limit before the starters arrive. ## About Carl Honoré Carl covered Europe and South America as a foreign correspondent for the Economist, Observer, Time and other publications. He presented the TV series Frantic Family Rescue on Australia's ABC and the BBC radio series The Slow Coach, and created the TED Course "How To Slow Down." He lives in London. While researching his first book on slowness, he got slapped with a speeding ticket. ## Links Carl Honoré: https://www.carlhonore.info Carl's TED talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/carl_honore_in_praise_of_slowness If this episode gave you permission to do one thing less this week, hit reply and tell me what it was. Why Italians Live Well is a conversation series exploring the habits, culture, and mindset behind Italian wellbeing — from the passeggiata to the long lunch to the art of doing less, better.

Kia ora e te ball bags! Producer Arun here putting together all the best bits you missed from the show today: Nickson gets deep and shares his feelings. That’s RANK! Today Storme ranks “Ken”. Uso vs Bro vs Toko vs Kill vs Mate. What’s the best? What has someone said out loud that made you go “woah woah woah?!” Your go to bunking spots at high school. Channing Tatum has a burner account, do you have one? Taylor Serage joins us to talk about Max vs 100 with Red Bull. Storme gets his final weigh in for the big brown slim down! We test out the human calorie counter. What is the best part of “I will always love you”? We try a new controversial game… What dat accent?! Thanks for listening ya mongrels! Lots of love Producer Arun, Producer A-aron, Producer Alonaa, Producer Kanuka, Producer Mah BROTHAH, Bad Boy Alan! xx

In most modern sales environments, asking the buyer questions to understand their needs would be considered one of the most basic skills a professional salesperson should possess. Yet in Japan, questioning the buyer is often far less common than you might expect. Instead, many salespeople launch straight into the pitch. They explain the company, introduce the product, run through the features and hope something catches the buyer's interest. Why? It isn't simply poor technique. There are cultural, organisational and training reasons why pitching can feel safer than questioning in Japanese sales. Here are six of the biggest reasons. Why do Japanese salespeople often pitch instead of asking questions? Many Japanese salespeople pitch because they have never been systematically trained to conduct a consultative sales conversation. Pitching feels familiar, predictable and socially safer. Most salespeople everywhere receive far less professional sales training than they should. Japan has traditionally relied heavily on OJT — On-the-Job Training. In theory, that sounds reasonable. The experienced boss takes the younger salesperson along, demonstrates how professional selling works and gradually develops their skills. The problem is that today's managers are busy. OJT can easily become a couple of accompanied sales calls followed by, "Off you go." That model only works if the manager is already an excellent salesperson. Often, they aren't. From what we see in our own sales training programmes with Japanese employees, and from my own experience as a buyer, sophisticated needs-based questioning is not consistently well developed. The default is often feature pitching. Do now: Don't assume your salespeople know how to ask good questions simply because they have been selling for years. Observe their actual sales conversations and coach the questioning process deliberately. Does Japanese buyer-seller hierarchy discourage sales questions? Yes. The traditional power imbalance between buyer and seller in Japan can make questioning feel presumptuous, while pitching feels consistent with the salesperson's expected role. There is a saying in Japanese business that the customer is not King. The customer is God. That mindset changes the sales conversation. A relatively junior employee working for a huge corporation may be treated with tremendous deference by the President of a much smaller supplier. Company size matters. Rank matters. That is one reason business cards are so important in Japan. You need to understand who the other person is and where they sit in the hierarchy. Within that mindset, the roles can become very clear. The salesperson's job is to explain the offer. The buyer's job is to examine it, challenge it and eliminate risk. The idea that the salesperson should start interrogating "God" with a list of probing questions can therefore feel uncomfortable. Pitching looks safer. Do now: Reframe questioning as professional diagnosis rather than interrogation. You are not challenging the buyer's authority; you are gathering the information required to help them properly. Why are Japanese salespeople worried about embarrassing the buyer? A salesperson may avoid asking questions because the buyer might not know the answer, potentially causing embarrassment or loss of face. This is a genuine concern. Senior people don't always have detailed operational information. Ask them a question they cannot answer in front of colleagues and you may unintentionally put them in an awkward position. I have experienced this myself. We deal with many HR professionals who are sourcing training programmes on behalf of line managers. On one occasion, I asked the HR team my very first needs-based question. Silence. And Japanese silence can be impressively long. It became obvious they didn't know the answer. Then they abruptly asked me to give them my "pitch". What they actually wanted was vendor pricing. I innocently asked whether I could speak directly with the line manager whose people would receive the training. That didn't go well. I was bundled straight out of the opportunity. Goodbye sale. Do now: Ask questions in ways that allow the buyer to answer comfortably. If detailed information may sit elsewhere, ask, "Who would be best placed to help us understand that aspect?" Are direct sales questions too confrontational for Japan? They can be. Highly specific questions about problems, failures and weaknesses may clash with Japan's preference for indirect communication and social harmony. Consultative sales questions can sound brutally direct. "What is going wrong?" "Where are you failing?" "Why haven't you fixed the problem?" "What are the consequences?" In some sales cultures, those questions may be perfectly acceptable. In Japan, communication is often more indirect. Ambiguity can be deliberate. People may communicate difficult messages through nuance, implication and context rather than blunt statements. Direct questioning can therefore feel intrusive or unnecessarily confrontational. That doesn't mean salespeople should abandon questioning. It means we need to become more skilful in how we phrase the questions. Instead of: "Why is your sales team failing?" Try: "Where do you see the greatest opportunity to improve the team's current results?" Same area. Very different feeling. Do now: Keep the diagnostic intent but soften the language. Good questioning in Japan should uncover reality without unnecessarily threatening harmony or face. Why does fear of asking bad questions encourage pitching? Asking a weak question exposes the salesperson's lack of knowledge, whereas pitching allows them to remain safely inside familiar product information. Salespeople know that questions reveal competence. Ask an intelligent question and the buyer may think: "This person understands our business." Ask something obvious, irrelevant or naïve and the buyer may think: "This person doesn't have a clue." That creates fear. To ask strong questions, you need some knowledge of the client's industry, business model, competitors, customers and likely challenges. Without preparation, questioning can feel dangerous. Pitching is much safer. The salesperson knows their own catalogue. They know the product specifications. They know the brochure. They can talk for 30 minutes without exposing how little they understand about the buyer's world. Unfortunately, safety for the salesperson doesn't equal value for the buyer. Professional salespeople prepare sufficiently to ask commercially intelligent questions. Do now: Before every important sales call, prepare several hypotheses about the client's situation and convert them into thoughtful questions. Preparation creates questioning confidence. Do Japanese buyers see sales questions as attempts to extract confidential information? They can, especially when a salesperson they have only just met asks for sensitive information about strategy, margins, performance or future plans. Think about what salespeople sometimes ask. "What are your current results?" "What is your profit margin?" "What is your strategy?" "What is your average sales revenue per salesperson?" "What volumes are you producing?" "What are your future plans?" Useful information for us. Potentially sensitive information for them. And they have only just met us. Why should they tell us? Trust has to precede disclosure. Japanese companies can be particularly cautious about sharing internal information with outsiders, but this issue exists everywhere. The answer isn't to abandon questioning. The answer is to earn the right to ask. Demonstrate credibility. Explain why you need the information. Ask permission. Then gradually move from broad questions toward more sensitive areas as trust develops. Do now: Before asking for sensitive information, explain why the question matters and how the answer will help you avoid recommending something inappropriate. Why do some salespeople simply never think to ask questions? Many salespeople believe their job is to explain everything about the product and let the customer decide whether they are interested. This may be the biggest issue of all. The salesperson arrives with the catalogue, brochure, presentation deck or product demonstration. Their mental model is straightforward: "My job is to tell the buyer everything about our solution." Then: "The buyer will decide whether they want it." Under that logic, questions aren't really necessary. This approach becomes self-perpetuating. Managers who were taught to pitch teach the next generation to pitch. New salespeople copy senior salespeople. Everyone does the same thing because everyone else does the same thing. Doing something different in Japan can attract suspicion. The result is generations of salespeople repeating an inefficient model. The solution is surprisingly simple. Tell the buyer about results you have achieved elsewhere and then say: "Maybe we could do something similar for you. I am not sure yet, but in order to understand whether that is possible or not, may I ask you a few questions?" Permission granted. Now you can sell professionally. Do now: Teach a standard permission-to-question transition and practise it until every salesperson can use it naturally. How should professional salespeople sell in Japan? The apparent power imbalance between buyer and seller should not prevent professional diagnosis. Think about it differently. If you possessed the cure for a life-threatening disease, who would really hold the value in that conversation? The buyer needs the solution. Business is no different. Our clients have problems. Sales are too low. Productivity is weak. Talent is leaving. Managers aren't leading. Teams aren't collaborating. Customers aren't buying. If we genuinely have a solution that can help, our responsibility isn't to launch a hit-and-miss pitch and hope something sticks. Our responsibility is to understand the problem as quickly and accurately as possible. We are all time poor. The buyer is time poor. The salesperson is time poor. So stop wasting the meeting firing random features at the client. Hope is not a strategy. Be a professional. Ask permission to ask questions. Find out what the buyer actually needs. Then recommend the right solution. No pitching required. Author bio Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie One Carnegie Award (2018 and 2021) and recipient of the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award (2012). As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver programmes globally across leadership, communication, sales and presentations, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including the best-sellers Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery and Japan Presentations Mastery, as well as Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His works have also been translated into Japanese, including Za Eigyō (ザ営業), Purezen no Tatsujin (プレゼンの達人), Torēningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemashō (トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう), and Gendaiban "Hito o Ugokasu" Rīdā (現代版「人を動かす」リーダー). Greg also publishes daily business insights on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter and hosts six weekly podcasts. On YouTube, he produces The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery and Japan's Top Business Interviews for executives and professionals seeking practical strategies for succeeding in Japan.

Welcome back to the Ultimate Rugby League countdown, this is 'The Bye Round 99' all powered by Maccas! Over the next four weeks, James Graham is ranking the 99 greatest players of the NRL era (1998-current). No reputations spared, no bias, just straight footy IQ. In Part three, Jimmy counts down 50-26, did he get it right? Let us know via the comments or shoot us an Insta DM! The Bye Round 99 powered by 99c McDelivery only on the MyMacca's App! Follow The Bye Round On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeroundSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AI Search is changing how people look for your company. Many of the searches are not even human now. How do you optimize your company to rank with Chat GOT, Claude, Gemini, Co-Pilot and other Large Language Model searches? My guest today, Cassie Egli, gives you the steps to make AI searches productive for your company and you. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet https://tinyurl.com/2rjd6wxu Ruth King Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Ehhh kia ora my dawgs! Here's what you missed on the show today: It’s been 48 hours since the Wahs loss, how we all feeling whānau? That’s RANK! Today Storme ranks “Birds”. Nickson’s son Atoa celebrated his first birthday yesterday, and he went to the BOUJEEST place for his bday lunch… How many NZ reps listen to us? What dat suburb! You tell us an out the gate story, we try and guess what suburb it happened in. What would Beauty & The Beast look like if it was set in NZ? What would The Lion King look like if it was set in Samoa? This planet is boring AF… What would make it more interesting? Shot for listening, From Eds AKA Eric AKA Edith AKA Eddison

We thought Volume 3 got weird.Volume 4 apparently took that as a challenge.Welcome to The Ultimate Conspiracy Theory Ranking | Volume 4.Same rules.Same scale.Even stranger questions.1 — Not in a million years.5 — Absolutely. I'd bet my life on it.This time, we're digging into some of the biggest historical mysteries, internet-era conspiracies, ancient legends, and one Titanic theory Woody had somehow never heard before… but immediately had to admit might actually make a disturbing amount of sense.Did Hitler really die where history says he did?What exactly happened to QAnon?Could dragons have actually existed in some form… and what does that mean for the way we think about dinosaurs?Was the Titanic disaster exactly what we've always been told?Did Shakespeare really write everything attributed to him?And then, naturally, we end up back at CERN.Because apparently we can't stay away.This time, the question is whether CERN could somehow be connected to what we now call the Mandela Effect.That leads us straight into alternate timelines, collective memory, reality shifts, history, and the deeply uncomfortable possibility that some of the things we “remember wrong” might not feel wrong at all.As always, we're not here to tell you what to believe.We're here to look at the strange claims.Follow the evidence.Argue about the possibilities.Get distracted by an entirely different rabbit trail halfway through.And then somehow put a number on all of it.Some of these theories sound ridiculous at first.Some become harder to dismiss once you hear the argument.And some are just strange enough to make you stop and ask:Wait… why have I never heard this before?That's especially true this week.Because somewhere between Hitler, QAnon, dragons, dinosaurs, the Titanic, Shakespeare, CERN, and the Mandela Effect…this episode becomes less about individual conspiracy theories and more about something bigger:How much of history do we actually know… and how much of it are we simply repeating because that's the version we were given?So grab your headphones.Keep an open mind.Rank along with us.And once again ask the question that keeps getting us into trouble:Okay… but what if?The Ultimate Conspiracy Theory Ranking | Volume 4Be Rad.RAD WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT OUR SHOW:JOIN OUR PATREON: Exclusive episodes, bonus content, and behind-the-scenes weirdness: patreon.com/thatwouldberadCHECK OUT OUR MERCH: Grab official That Would Be Rad gear: thatwouldberad.myspreadshop.comSHOW INFO:

Kia ora e te ball bags! Producer Arun here putting together all the best bits you missed from the show today: If no one likes talking to you, Tegan has some tips. That’s RANK! Today Storme ranks “Balls”. Look, we know the Wahs lost… So we’re opening up the “Wah Wah Line” every hour so you can have a wah. Tegs successfully split the G! What are you adding to your CV? Storme got left out to dry when he was MCing the tennis. I’m telling your Mum! Who do you need to tell on from the weekend? Tegan had her first marae stay over the weekend! What crazy hobby have your parents taken up? Storme was backing Japan to win the Tennis so it would finish early and he could go to the Wahs… What culture do you wish you were apart of? Thanks for listening ya mongrels! Lots of love Producer Arun, Producer A-aron, Producer Alonaa, Producer Kanuka, Producer Mah BROTHAH, Bad Boy Alan! xx

A badge can start a conversation, but it can't end it. We spend this morning digging into two stories that look unrelated on the surface and land in the exact same place: authority without oversight always turns into a trust problem. First, we break down a report out of Bloomington, Illinois where an off-duty assistant police chief allegedly flashes his badge, follows two young men, and tries to steer responding officers toward cuffs, phone seizures, towing, and jail over a minor parking issue that escalates after he gets flipped off. We talk through why “contempt of cop” isn't a real charge, why rank is not probable cause, and where off-duty intervention should stop and on-duty accountability should begin.Then we zoom out to Huntsville, Texas and the debate over automated license plate readers (ALPR), including Flock cameras. I'm not anti-ALPR. I'm pro-controls, pro-audits, and pro-consequences when officers misuse powerful databases. The problem is simple: if a department says “we log every search and audit it every weekday,” what meaningful proof can the public see to verify those safeguards are real without exposing personal data or tipping off active investigations? We walk through the FOIA and public records angle, the cost arguments, and a practical middle ground built on redaction and aggregate reporting.We close by tying both stories to the same standard: good policing should benefit from someone asking, “Show me why.” If you want more conversations like this, subscribe, share the show, and leave a review. What's your non-negotiable safeguard against abuse of authority?send us a message! twocopsonedonut@yahoo.comSupport the showPlease see our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TwoCopsOneDonut Join our Discord!! https://discord.gg/BdjeTEAc *Send us a message! twocopsonedonut@yahoo.com

It's classic TrekRanks in all its forms this week as we take on the "Top 5 Coolest Character Names," and fair warning: this one goes off the rails early. Which is probably how it should be for a topic that is all about those cool names, monikers and designations in Star Trek that have adorned literally thousands of characters from TOS to Starfleet Academy across 60 years. Our panel of host Jim Moorhouse and guests Alex Perry and Debbie Moltisanti, gets deep into the lore (and a little bit of name-calling ourselves) to break it all down. This is one name you won't forget. Episode Rundown: Diagnostic Cycle: Where we briefly get into the details of defining the show's specific topic, which in this case is just "names," but we also run down our past "coolest" topics. Prime Directive: Each guest on this week's panel reveals exactly how they narrowed down their list and made their final choices. The Order of Things: All the picks are revealed with the TrekRanks' original "Five words and a hashtag" summary, along with one episode that helps frame their choice. Secondary Systems: For quite a few extra picks that just missed our final list. Regeneration Cycle: The panel recaps their picks and we dissect some of the interesting statistical anomalies that arose from the discussion. Temporal Inversion: We flashback to a previous episode of TrekRanks and relay some of the feedback received from listeners. If you have your own picks you would like to relay to us, please hail us at 757-828-RANK (7265) and record your own personal TrekRanks log to let us know your Top 5 Coolest Character Names. (Or you can record it yourself and just DM us @TrekRanks.com on Bluesky.) Your comments could be used as part of a Temporal Causality Loop on an upcoming episode (and might get you a chance to be a guest on a future episode, too). And don't forget to check out TrekRanks.com for our entire back catalog of episodes and a detailed rundown on every episode of Star Trek ever.  

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Kia ora e te ball bags! Producer Arun here putting together all the best bits you missed from the show today: What would you remove from human existence? That’s RANK! Today Storme ranks “Kings”. We talk to Mia Anderson from the Black Ferns about their game this weekend. Are you over 30, have no kids but still have milo? You better not talk about my hairline… Nickson can’t stand the smell of fake tan. What’s the smell that triggers you? Mike from Rebel Souljahz joins us on the show to talk about Kingston Calling. Who tf are the LSBs??? The Court Session is back! And it’s Nickson’s first. Lets just say he made the cut more than once… Tegan is doing noho and staying on the marae, but she needs some tips! Martin Devlin is back from South Africa! Thanks for listening ya mongrels! Lots of love Producer Arun, Producer A-aron, Producer Alonaa, Producer Kanuka, Producer Mah BROTHAH, Bad Boy Alan! xx

It doesn't matter who you are — your rank still matters.Ern & Iso kick this episode off with Aaron Rodgers' story about a former fiancée and the uncomfortable reality behind it: money, fame, success and status don't automatically make you somebody's first choice.That opens the door to a much bigger conversation about modern dating. Are people paying too much attention to what men and women claim they want online instead of watching how they actually behave? If somebody genuinely likes you, do all those dating “requirements” suddenly become negotiable?The guys then connect relationships to an even bigger shift happening in society. The traditional American Dream promised people a career, a home, a family and something worth working toward — but what happens when the next generation no longer believes that deal works for them? With streaming, entrepreneurship and alternative ways of making money, is the era of simply punching a clock for 40 years beginning to lose its appeal?And if everything else about modern life has changed, Ern & Iso ask the controversial question: Why do we expect relationships to stay exactly the same?From attraction and “ranking” to the working man, the soft life, traditional roles, open relationships, honesty and what people REALLY want from their partners, this episode turns into one of those classic Ern & Iso conversations where one topic leads to another — and somehow it all comes back together.What matters more in a relationship: what someone can provide, or where they genuinely rank in your heart?Listen, share, and join the conversation.Ern & Iso Podcast — perspective, conversation, and the discussions everybody else is afraid to have.