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On this edition of FLZ presents: JUSTIN RAYMER drops by to talk about his debut series heading to Kickstarter: CALIFORNIA CANNIBAL! To Order a copy of the book: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/justinraymercomics/california-cannibal-1 For your must stop destination for New Comic Book Day reviews: https://www.fanlightzone.com/comics Find A Comic Shop at: https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/stores... Your Digital Marketplace for comics & Manga: https://neonichiban.com/ Find out more about COMICS! The Magazine: https://comicsthemagazine.com/ FOR ALL THINGS FLZ: https://linktr.ee/fanlightzone #comics #comicbooktalk #comicbook #kickstarter #california #cannibal #californiacannibal #horror #crime #truecrime #ironfist #shangchi #storytelling #fanlightzone
What really goes into building a podcast from the road?In this special crossover episode, Doug Simcox of Beyond the Chutes joins Stan Cromlish on the Wandering Gypsy RV Life podcast for a behind-the-scenes conversation recorded at Kickback Ranch in Raymer, Alabama.From rodeo arenas and campgrounds to editing bays and RV dinettes, Doug and Stan talk about what it really takes to build podcasts while living and traveling on the road. They dive into audio gear, video production, editing workflows, YouTube growth, RV systems, storytelling, sponsor relationships, and the challenges of creating content from inside motorhomes, horse trailers, and campground setups.You'll hear conversations about:Podcast editing with Audacity, Descript, and the Zoom PodTrak P4Recording inside RVs and managing sound, storage, and video workflowsThe rise of reels, shorts, and YouTube podcastingRV life parallels with rodeo lifeBuilding authentic brands without losing editorial freedomThe story behind ParaSight System and their AI-driven veterinary technologyWhy storytelling still matters in both the cowboy and RV worldsThis episode also introduces the upcoming Cowboys and Cowgirls Rolling Smooth collaboration series between Beyond the Chutes and Wandering Gypsy RV Life.Real conversations. Real road life. Real storytelling.Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel for full video episodes, shorts, reels, and behind-the-scenes content from the rodeo road.Follow Beyond the Chutes for more real stories from the rodeo road. #BeyondTheChutes #RollingSmooth #WanderingGypsyRVLife #RodeoRoad #RVLife #CowboyLife #Podcasting #WesternLifestyle #FullTimeRV #RodeoPodcast #RVPodcast #CowboyStories #WesternHeritage #RoadLife #ContentCreator #YouTubePodcast #PodcastLife #RodeoFamily #CampgroundLife #TravelPodcast #StanCromlish #DougSimcox #HorseTrailerLiving #RVTravel #CowboysAndCowgirlsRollingSmooth
Join Rebecca Norris and Paul Raymer as they discuss practical tips for contractors and consumers alike to make informed decisions about residential heat pump systems.
Ali Raymer is a Senior Travel Advisor and team leader at Picture This Travel who rebuilt her business from the ground up after COVID wiped out her income while she was navigating new motherhood. After briefly returning to teaching, she reinvented her business through personal branding, content, and systems—eventually scaling to a multi-million-dollar book of business. Today, Ali leads a high-performing team and speaks candidly about entrepreneurship, reinvention, and what it really takes to rebuild when plans fall apart. She brings a grounded, real-world perspective on growth, leadership, and resilience behind the highlight reel. Links Website: https://www.alipicturethistravel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alipicturethistravel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alipicturethistravel/ Facebook: http://facebook.com/alipicturethistravel YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alipicturethistravel 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://ko-fi.com/entrepreneursenigma Support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Support The Show & Get Merch: https://shop.entrepreneursenigma.com Want to learn from a 15 year veteran? Check out the Podcast Mastery Community:https://www.skool.com/podcast-mastery-community-6116/about Follow Seth Online: Instagram: https://instagram.com/s3th.me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethmgoldstein/ Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound The Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://podcastfeedback.com/entrepreneursenigma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ali Raymer transformed from high school English teacher to multimillion-dollar travel business founder by aligning two lifelong passions: education and travel. Her early experiences organizing student trips sparked the realization that she could educate people through authentic travel experiences in ways traditional classrooms could not. When the pandemic devastated the industry in 2020, she faced a critical choice: quit or persevere. Rather than abandoning her vision, Ali returned to teaching temporarily while the market recovered, a decision that taught her an invaluable lesson about resilience and trust. When travel demand surged again, she was positioned to capture it exponentially. What truly distinguishes Ali's travel advising is her refusal to be a transactional order taker. Instead, she leverages years of lived experience—raising children abroad, navigating logistical challenges in foreign countries, and building genuine relationships with local guides—to provide irreplaceable value that AI and booking platforms cannot replicate. When clients describe their vision, Ali mentally eliminates unsuitable options, asks probing questions to uncover unstated desires, and proposes destinations they never considered. Ali Raymer's mission extends beyond individual clients to transforming the entire travel advisor industry. She advocates fiercely for advisors to build substantial six-figure incomes through strategic specialization and deliberate marketing rather than settling for supplemental earnings. If you're ready to stop putting off your dream vacation and start creating meaningful travel memories with those you love most, Ali is ready to guide you with expertise, authenticity, and genuine care. Visit her website to schedule your free consult call and begin planning your dream vacation! For the accessible version of the podcast, go to our Ziotag gallery.We're happy you're here! Like the pod?Support the podcast and receive discounts from our sponsors: https://yourbrandamplified.codeadx.me/Leave a rating and review on your favorite platformFollow @yourbrandamplified on the socialsTalk to my digital avatar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Travel Agent Achievers - To Educate, Encourage and Empower Travel Professionals
High-touch service doesn't happen by accident. It's built through systems, boundaries, and smart decisions behind the scenes. In this episode, Roslyn is joined by Ali Raymer, a senior travel advisor based in the US with Picture This Travel, for an honest, advisor-to-advisor conversation about what it really takes to deliver a personalised client experience while managing a high volume of bookings. Together, they pull back the curtain on the mechanics behind a high-touch travel business. From protecting the parts of the role that truly matter, to letting go of tasks that no longer serve growth or sustainability. This episode is especially relevant for travel advisors who are busy, stretched, or starting to feel the pressure of growth and want to scale without losing control or burning out. In this episode, you'll hear: What "high-touch" service really looks like day to day as volume increases How Ali decided what to protect in her role and what to delegate Why consult calls remain a non-negotiable in her business What she let go of first as her business grew and why How systems and simple structure support consistency and confidence Why even repeat clients need to be guided back into your process Find the full episode details and show notes here:
Want a stress-free, budget-friendly family bucket list trip? I chat with travel expert Ali about 2026 travel trends, kid-friendly European destinations, budgeting tips, and her Family Travel Roadmap to make planning trips with kids easier than ever. Plus, we touch on destination weddings, elopements, and traveling with pets.Tune in for practical tips, travel inspiration, and a few personal stories. By the end of this episode, you'll be ready to start planning your next unforgettable family adventure.Loved Ali Raymer's story and want to go deeper into their world? Start here:Website: https://www.alipicturethistravel.com/Instagram: @alipicturethistravelIf this episode hits home for you, don't just let it be background noise. Join the 9 to 5 Mom with a Pod newsletter and get every new video episode plus bi-weekly hacks you can actually use to rethink your 9–5, your money, and your next move.
What does it really mean to be the primary breadwinner in a relationship? In this candid conversation, Francheska and Ali dive into the realities of being the primary breadwinner in a relationship. Ali shares her experience becoming the sole provider after her husband lost his job, discussing identity shifts, guilt, and balancing work, family, and self-care. They explore the power of open communication, setting boundaries, and Ali's simple stress-relief habit—short, technology-free walks. The episode wraps with gratitude and a teaser for future travel conversations.Loved Ali Raymer's story and want to go deeper into their world? Start here:Website: https://www.alipicturethistravel.com/Instagram: @alipicturethistravelIf this episode hits home for you, don't just let it be background noise. Join the 9 to 5 Mom with a Pod newsletter and get every new video episode plus bi-weekly hacks you can actually use to rethink your 9–5, your money, and your next move.
Building Partnerships through Influencer Travel... How to start and grow long-term local partnerships with travel influencers and create travel experiences that are a win-win for your brand and theirs. Ali has planned these types of trips with local influencers, and speaks firsthand about what goes into planning them, promoting them, the challenges, and opportunities. If you've been wanting to start working with the micro influencers of your community (and beyond) this is a don't miss episode. Want to connect with Ali?: Instagram: @alipicturethistravel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AliPictureThis/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alipicturethistravel/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alipicturethistravel Check out our programs: Facebook Ads for Travel Advisors: https://www.travelsalesauthority.com//facebook How to build an email list for Travel Advisors: https://artofsellingtravel.com/cold Looking to grow your travel business? Join the Travel Advisor Success Studio today: https://artofsellingtravel.com/tass Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/travelagentobjections Are you following me on socials? I love doing random Ask Me Anythings - and you'll only see those if you're following me. Come hang out on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/artofsellingtravel/ Or FB at https://www.facebook.com/artofsellingtravel
What do buyers and sellers really need an agent for, beyond opening doors and filling forms In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes sits down Maria Raymer. Maria's journey from a young agent who questioned her value to a market leader known for straight talk and service. She explains how treating people with honesty and investing real time in them creates momentum that money follows. She shares how early office mentorship and daily reps built skill and confidence, plus how to communicate value even when you are new and your clients are older than you are. Maria then lays out practical, battle tested playbooks. Prep sellers so inspections do not derail deals. Favor quality over quantity in lead gen. Build durable referral flywheels through useful quarterly touch points not holiday spam. And when growth hits, hire a transaction coordinator first so you can stay in your zone on listing appointments while files move flawlessly to close. If this episode helped you sharpen your playbook, follow the show, drop a five star review, and share it with one agent who needs to hear it today. Then screenshot your favorite takeaway and tag the show on your platform of choice. Highlights: 00:00–00:12 From college path to first closings The question that changed everything what do clients need me for Family nudges toward real estate and early doubts First brokerage start and love for unlimited upside Balancing life and a career without ceilings Rookie momentum and early wins in a different price era 00:12–00:24 Winning trust young and learning in the office The mediator role bringing buyers and sellers to the middle Emotion vs price how owners see their homes Nine to five in the office to absorb scripts and standards Riding the company's track record while you build your own Honesty plus care as the secret trust accelerant 00:24–00:36 Brokerage math and the power of staying put • Seventy percent repeat and referral as the business base • Thirty percent fueled by brand network reach • Longevity compounds reputation and opportunity • Mentorship over splits when you feel stuck • Every move costs momentum choose wisely 00:36–00:47 Follow up that clients actually like Stop holiday blast emails send a real card or a useful update Quarterly newsletters with hyper local stats win attention Community first support local to build real relationships Network through schools charities and church with intent CRM as non-negotiable foundation from day one 00:47–00:59 Negotiation calm and pre listing inspections Foreshadow inspection findings so sellers do not take offense Pre listing inspections as deal insurance reduce item count Guide reactions when curveballs land replace do not rage Buyers sometimes use inspection to exit recognize the signal Professional agent relationships protect your clients outcomes 00:59–01:11 Teams roles and scaling the right way The 2020 inflection point add help or cap growth Hire the transaction coordinator first pay per file and free your time Admin spine media contracts office and closing support Keep client communication in email with everyone in the loop Stay the listing table is your superpower and joy Quotes: “The investment of time and helping people and giving your honest opinion that is what they are looking for. Treat people right and the money and success will follow.” – Maria Raymer “Sales come together better when you have someone in the middle bringing both sides to the middle.” – Maria Raymer “You date the rate you marry the house.” – Maria Raymer “Listings are the name of the game. I love sitting at the table with owners and winning that deal.” – Maria Raymer To contact Corey Hasting, learn more about her business, and make her a part of your network, make sure to follow her on her Website, X, Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and LinkedIn. Connect with Maria Raymer! Website: https://stjohnsareahomefinder.com/ X: https://x.com/mariaraymer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariaraymerteam Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MariaRaymerRealtor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mariaraymer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariaraymer/ Connect with me! Website: toprealtorjacksonville.com Website: toprealtorstaugustine.com SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW as we discuss real estate excellence with the best of the best. #RealEstateExcellence #MariaRaymer #REMAX #NortheastFlorida #JacksonvilleRealEstate #SellerTips #BuyerTips #PreListingInspection #Negotiation #TransactionCoordinator #RealEstateTeam #CRM #FollowUp #ReferralBusiness #TopProducer #ListingAgent #HomeSelling #HomeBuying #CommunityFirst #Podcast
This episode of Habitual Excellence featuring Jake Raymer will have health care leaders thinking deeply and acting differently. Raymer is both the past education director for the Shingo Model and just did 7 years as the Chief Transformation Officer at Munson Healthcare in Michigan, an operational excellence (or “lean”) leader. Jake is a renowned, powerful and entertaining thought leader across the world of operational excellence, who believes the only research worth its salt is research that holds up in the field, so it's a special opportunity to tap into his key learnings for today's healthcare leaders. Hear Jake point the way to more powerful and practical ways to shape a great “culture,” to manage change much more systematically and specifically, and talk about why more and more healthcare leaders are starting to learn about the Shingo model to take their own operating systems to a more grounded and powerful place, so they can drive more enduring mission-based performance.
On this episode of The Courtenay Turner Podcast, Courtenay welcomes Matthew Raymer—founder of ContentSafe—for a deep dive into the tangled intersections of propaganda, technology, and freedom of speech. Raymer, whose company ContentSafe specializes in protecting creators from deplatforming and shadowbanning, brings firsthand experience from the front lines of digital censorship. As a technologist and advocate for decentralization, his work with the Anti-Censorship Technical Committee centers on supporting privacy and anti-censorship projects to ensure open discourse in a world increasingly threatened by digital suppression. The episode explores the enduring relevance of Jacques Ellul, author of Propaganda: The Formation of Men's Attitudes, who argued that propaganda is not just about lies or overt manipulation, but about shaping perceptions and behavior through the integration of individuals into mass society, often using technology as its primary vehicle. Expect a nuanced discussion of Ellul's theories—how propaganda works both psychologically and sociologically, and how it leverages technology to mold both individuals and the collective consciousness. From there, the conversation widens to examine the uneasy relationship between science, religion, and technology in the age of technocracy. How does the advance of artificial intelligence threaten or enhance religious freedom and individual rights? Recent research suggests that AI and increased digitalization can negatively impact religious liberties and reshape social norms, raising urgent questions about the ethical and political implications of rapid technological change. Raymer and Turner won't shy away from the most taboo and controversial subjects—those very topics that often trigger shadowbans and algorithmic suppression. They'll dissect the geopolitics of censorship, the rise of authoritarian and democratic models of AI, and the ongoing struggle to keep the digital public square open to dissenting voices. Tune in for a fearless, wide-ranging conversation that cuts through the noise and challenges the boundaries of what can—and should—be discussed in our increasingly surveilled and censored digital society. ▶Follow & Connect with Matthew Raymer: ✩ ContentSafe ✩ The Anti-Censorship Technical Committee ✩ Twitter ____________________________________________________________________ ▶ GET On-Demand Access for Courtenay's Cognitive Liberty Conference https://cognitivelibertyconference.com ----------------------------------------- ▶ Follow & Connect with Courtenay: https://www.courtenayturner.com ✩ Linktree ▶ Support my work & Affiliate links: ✩Buy Me A Coffee! ✩GiveSendGo ✩Venmo ✩Cash App ✩ Richardson Nutritional Center: (B-17!) ✩ Relax Far Infrared Saunas: (Warm Up!) Discount Code: COURTZ ✩ LifeWave Stem Cell Activation Patches: (Activate your master cells!) ✩ Gold Gate Capital (Secure Your Wealth!) ✩ SatPhone123 (Claim Your Free Satellite Phone!) Promo Code: COURTZ ✩Discover The Magic of MagicDichol: ✩Defy The Grid With Real Currency.....Goldbacks!: Promo Code: COURTZ ✩Honey Colony "Where The Hive Decides What's Healthy": Promo Code: COURTZ ▶ Follow Courtenay on Social Media: ✩Twitter ✩TruthSocial ✩Instagram ✩Telegram ————————————————— ▶ Disclaimer: this is intended to be inspiration & entertainment. We aim to inform, inspire & empower. Guest opinions/ statements are not a reflection of the host or podcast. Please note these are conversational dialogues. All statements and opinions are not necessarily meant to be taken as fact. Please do your own research. Thanks for watching! ————————————————— ©2025 All Rights Reserved Courtenay's Substack Bringing breadth and depth of context to inform, inspire and empower cognitive liberty! By Courtenay Turner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices