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When a leader says, “Our marketing isn't working,” most people immediately start changing tactics. Dave Mastovich believes the real problem usually begins much earlier: the company has never clearly defined what “working” actually means. How do you cut through ambiguity, align your leadership team, and build marketing that drives authentic, measurable growth? Dave believes the answer starts with clarity around your story, your target audience, and the reasons your customers choose you. In this episode of Insight Out, I sit down with Dave Mastovich, founder of MASSolutions and author of No Bullshit Marketing. Dave has helped organizations ranging from $3 million businesses to $13 billion companies strengthen their marketing, leadership, and growth strategies. His experience includes helping UPMC grow from under $1 billion to $10 billion in just three years. Throughout our conversation, Dave explains why leadership teams often give completely different answers when asked what makes their company unique, and how that lack of alignment creates confusion throughout the organization. He breaks down the difference between your company's “why” and your customer's “why,” showing why both are essential to building a message that truly resonates. Dave also reveals the six right-fit target markets most businesses overlook, why referral marketing should be treated as a repeatable system rather than a passive source of leads, and how asking referral partners one simple question can expose whether they truly understand your business. We explore why ambiguity quietly breeds mediocrity, how companies can equip referral sources with better stories, and why marketing and sales should be treated as distinct disciplines. Dave also shares a practical framework leaders can begin using immediately to simplify their messaging, improve their marketing effectiveness, and build more authentic growth. Join us as we explore how clarity, simplicity, and a no-bullshit approach can transform your marketing, your leadership, and your company culture. In this episode, we discuss: [00:00] Dynamic intro[02:23] What Dave looks for when marketing isn't working[03:56] Why leaders can't articulate their unique advantage[06:53] The six right-fit target markets almost every company neglects[09:08] Qualitative research, quantitative data, and the 80/20 rule[11:05] Where ambiguity quietly destroys growth inside a company[13:05] Why referral marketing is rarely treated as a real system[15:07] Building a referral system[19:00] Equipping referral sources with a ready inventory of stories[19:51] Real-world examples of what works[20:25] The question that exposes weak referral relationships: “How do you describe us?”[22:13] Dave's story: the referral that went sideways and the follow-up call that saved it[27:38] The two whys: your reason for being vs. your customer's reason for buying[30:46] The core principles behind No Bullshit Marketing[33:09] Why marketing and sales are different disciplines, not one job[37:30] The top three ways to make your marketing more effective[40:50] The three types of feedback every leader eventually hears[43:00] How to tell when your story already exists but hasn't been told yet[45:09] How organizational structure affects marketing success[50:25] The undue power of the salesperson[47:54] Where to find Dave and work with him Notable Quotes [02:52] “Until they can nail down what they define as marketing is working, we really can't tell them whether it is or it isn't.” – Dave Mastovich [04:15] “The way we prove that they don't have that answer is we ask it individually of the leadership team... rarely are they identical.” – Dave Mastovich [05:40] “Meaning doesn't come from what we as leaders intend. It comes from what our audiences interpret.” – Dave Mastovich [11:02] “Ambiguity breeds mediocrity most often in our personal communication with each other in an organization.” – Dave Mastovich [17:39] “Perfect is the enemy of good... just start putting stuff on the board, start writing stuff out, start analyzing data.” – Dave Mastovich [20:25] “You have to ask the question: ‘How do you describe us?' And the first thing that's gonna happen is a long, lengthy pause.” – Dave Mastovich [35:15] “Marketing and culture are the two effectiveness functions in an organization, which is why they're typically the two most frustrating functions.” – Dave Mastovich [38:04] “Less is more and simple is better with your story... be able to say that in a short amount of words.” – Dave Mastovich [50:42] “Hardly any business goes with them... we're all afraid of it, but the reality is not nearly as much goes with the salesperson.” – Dave Mastovich Resources and Links Dave Mastovich Website: https://massolutions.biz/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmmastovichPodcast: NO BULL$H!# MarketingBook: No Bullsh!t Marketing Billy Samoa Saleebey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billysamoa/Email: billy@podify.com and saleebey@gmail.com Insight Out Website: https://www.insightoutshow.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Procrastination has always been blamed on laziness, weak discipline, or poor time management. In this episode of DarrenDaily On-Demand, Darren Hardy makes the case that all of that is wrong, and that the smartest, most disciplined people still procrastinate for a reason no productivity hack can fix. Drawing on research from Dr. Tim Pychyl and the Procrastination Research Group at the University of Ottawa, Darren reveals what procrastination actually is, and why it has nothing to do with managing your time. This episode dives into the true root cause, and sets up the ways to finally work around it. Join the A-Team. One Mission. One Team. One Standard. Are you ready to #BeTheException - https://darrenhardy.com/careers/ Get more personal mentoring from Darren each day. Go to DarrenDaily at http://darrendaily.com/join to learn more.

Running an elementary school in rural British Columbia hasn't stopped this Ruckus Maker from building an indoor worm farm, growing hydroponic lettuce, and taking a self-funded year off to reset — proof that a principal's personality is not a distraction from the job. Dan Watt is a Mastermind Coach inside the Ruckus Maker community and a recurring co-host of the Ruckuscast, known for turning "pay yourself first" into a leadership philosophy that's kept him energized four years into the role. Joining him is Mitch Weathers, CEO and author of Executive Functions for Every Classroom, whose work on entry plans and executive functioning has become required reading for school leaders trying to build systems that actually stick. Find them both at betterleadersbetterschools.com. Principal burnout doesn't start with too many emails — it starts the moment you decide the job requires you to leave your actual personality at the door. This episode is an Adorable Red Hats reunion where two veteran school leaders make the case that worm farms, hydroponics, and paying yourself first aren't distractions from leadership — they're the thing that makes it sustainable.

A radical anti-government extremist was arrested after setting off an incendiary device outside a federal building in New York City. Glenn breaks down the radical views the man holds, which include anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement and socialist views, and breaks down why this is becoming a concern for American safety. Glenn also reviews the shocking news that's coming out of Cuba, which Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused of being the "ideological capital" of left-wing extremism that's infecting America. The Tate brothers have been arrested in Miami after British authorities issued dozens of new charges against them, including rape and sex trafficking charges. The Democratic Socialists of America released a new program, and it's a radical experiment to change America fundamentally. But has it been done before? Glenn reveals that this idea isn't new and has already been tried and failed. Glenn responds to a subscriber's admission of hopelessness and gives his advice to fight that feeling by highlighting the power of the individual. Glenn discusses a new dating service that's run by artificial intelligence. Glenn goes through the 25 most influential works of American culture, which shuffles between the Federalist Papers and Beyoncé. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

⚠️ Trigger warning: This episode contains references to psychological and emotional abuse in a marriage.  The answer to "why I use alcohol to cope" is rarely what you expect. For Will, it's buried in a need for control he's carried since a chaotic childhood. For Kathleen, it comes from decades of being the one everyone else leans on. Coaches Cole and Zoe help Will and Kathleen take steps towards freeing themselves from that weight. Will discusses: Decades of using alcohol to quiet a busy brain, and what happens after the first beer Why knowing the pattern isn't enough The childhood fear of instability that shows up as a desperate need for answers and control Coach Cole's reframe: curious versus combat, connect versus control A body scan moment where he notices tension in real time and releases it The video game map metaphor — taking the next step without needing to see the whole path Kathleen discusses: Being introduced to alcohol at 16 as a social crutch when she moved to a new town What her mother modeled, and how she replicated it without realizing it for decades The hero child dynamic — being her father's favorite and her mother's confidant, and what that cost her A 28-year emotionally abusive marriage, and how alcohol became her numbing agent Learning to ask for what she needs directly, rather than hoping her husband picks it up The unexpected parallel: she's now modeling her mother's behavior by going alcohol-free …and more Ready to take the next step? Visit https://learn.thisnakedmind.com/podcast-resources for free resources, programs, and more. Until next week, stay curious! Cole Harvey is a certified Naked Mind Senior Coach. As a habit change and mindset coach, Cole helps men understand themselves, build better habits, and find meaning. Learn more about Coach Cole: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/cole-harvey/ Zoe Ewart is a Certified Naked Mind Senior Coach who brings her experience and understanding to help with the tricky parts of life's big changes. Her coaching gives you an enjoyable, light-hearted, and safe environment to effortlessly take back control of alcohol so you can feel better physically, mentally, and spiritually. Learn more about Coach Zoe: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/zoe-ewart/ Episode links: More on this episode - https://thisnakedmind.com/podcast/why-i-use-alcohol-to-cope-alcohol-freedom-coaching-ep-925 Start your alcohol freedom journey: https://nakedmindpath.com Related episodes: Healing Through Self-Love: Cole's Naked Life — E737 — https://thisnakedmind.com/healing-through-self-love-coles-naked-life-e737/ Healing Emotional Pain Without Alcohol - Reader's Question - EP 706 – https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-706-readers-question-healing-emotional-pain-without-alcohol/ Reclaiming Your True Self: Alcohol Freedom Coaching — E770 — https://thisnakedmind.com/reclaiming-your-true-self-alcohol-freedom-coaching-e770/ Follow on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-naked-mind-podcast/id1287269357 Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0UB06sNguPjVvgAYFBcR9I?si=b7568f24c21249ff This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp, Quince, Shopify, Zazzle, and OSEA. BetterHelp: BetterHelp is offering our listeners 10% off at ⁠betterhelp.com/nakedmind⁠ Quince: Get free shipping and 365-day returns at ⁠quince.com/naked⁠ Shopify: Sign up for free trial at ⁠shopify.com/mind⁠ Zazzle: Save 25% on your first order at ⁠zazzle.com⁠ OSEA: Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code NAKEDMIND at ⁠OSEAMalibu.com⁠

You're not broken. You're bent — and bent can be straightened.A broken thing gets thrown away. A bent thing gets fixed. In this video I break down why "average" is the wrong measuring stick for men, why the wound you can't name is the one running your life, and the exact shift that took my own testosterone from the level of a 70-year-old man back to where it should be.If your marriage, your business, or your body feels like it's quietly falling apart — this one's for you.Relcaim The Man Within FREE Series: https://linktw.in/wIkEXAJoin The Agoge Community: https://linktw.in/klytYf

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In this fun, fast-paced solo episode, Christina takes the hot seat for a candid rapid-fire Q&A filled with unexpected questions, personal reflections, and powerful lessons. She shares what success truly means to her, the value of investing in yourself, key business and financial insights, and a simple 4-step framework to help leaders reduce unnecessary meetings and reclaim valuable time. From trusting intuition over perfection, choosing experiences over things, and building a life aligned with her values, this episode is packed with honest stories, mindset shifts, and reminders that you have the power to create the life you want. Tune in for an inspiring mix of business wisdom, personal growth, and plenty of laughs.   If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating  and leave us a comment on iTunes   CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA! Instagram LinkedIn Christinalecuyer.com Book a Free Clarity Call Book Christina For Your Next Workshop

Ever had a leader say "I don't know why we're not innovating more" and then hand you 4,000 more things to do in the same breath? Josh and Will have both lived that disconnect, and on Episode 256 they crack it open — not as another AI hype episode, but as a real conversation about what actually fosters innovation in a time-crunched world.We define innovation using a simple formula (novelty × value × adoption), debunk the myth that "faster" automatically means "winning," and lay out the real ingredients of a culture where AI experimentation can thrive: clarity on value, safety to fail, dedicated time, and recognition when it works.--♣️Want to become a HiTech Club member, support the pod, and get all of the extras on our episodes? Head over to our Buy Me a Coffee to subscribe: buymeacoffee.com/hitechpodcast.

Building a profitable design business isn't just about attracting more clients. At some point, it becomes about deciding which ones deserve a place in the business you're creating. That shift is much harder than most people expect because it forces you to stop measuring success by how many opportunities come your way and start measuring it by how your work actually feels every day.Over the past twenty years as a designer and eleven years running my agency, I've gone from designing for anyone who would hire me to becoming incredibly selective about the founders I work with. That journey has changed my approach to branding, niching, client relationships, and what I believe a successful creative business should actually look like. If you've been wondering whether it's time to niche down, raise your standards, or build a business that feels more aligned with the life you want, this conversation might resonate more than you expect.Links to Connect:Media & speaking: ⁠⁠⁠https://kadysandel.com⁠⁠⁠My skincare branding studio: ⁠⁠⁠https://aventivestudio.com⁠⁠⁠For designers: ⁠⁠⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/profit⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kadysandel/⁠

The Roman Empire didn't really fall. It just changed its uniform.In September of 590, Rome was down to 30,000 people rattling around inside a city built for a million. The Lombards were at the gates. No army, no treasury, no functioning administration. Just one man — Gregory, the new pope — negotiating with the Lombards, feeding the city out of church granaries, and paying the soldiers with church silver. The Empire couldn't do any of it anymore. The Church could.That's the moment the transfer completes. Not through conquest or revolution — through vacancy. The Church had spent two centuries growing inside the Roman administrative apparatus: adopting the Roman geographic grid, seating bishops as civil judges, running the grain supply. When the political form gave out, the substance migrated to the institution still doing the work.This is Episode 5 of the "Life After the Fall of Rome" series — the capstone argument. The evidence is hiding in plain sight: Christian basilicas are literally repurposed Roman civic buildings. Church vocabulary (diocese, parish, pontiff, cardinal) is Roman administrative terminology. Western property law still runs on Justinian's Code. The Catholic Church is the longest-continuously-operating Roman institution on Earth.▶️ START HERE — Episode 1: "Rome Didn't Fall" https://youtu.be/iHvJUx1cNSQ?si=E2RiiMtquuar9N6t▶️ Full playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtUC344qk-mpdez1lz7Gd6kLrhehvVX_E▶️ Vatican companion episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdksZGOXVeY#FallOfRome #CatholicChurch #RomanEmpire #PopeGregory #ChurchHistory #TheRomanPatternCHAPTERS:00:00 Rome Didn't Fall — It Just Changed Its Uniform02:05 Rome Was Held Together by Administration, Not Armies05:35 313 AD: Constantine Integrates the Church07:40 The Church Adopts the Roman Grid09:02 Bishops Take Over Governance12:03 The Monasteries as Rome's Backup Drives14:53 Gregory the Great and the Lombards at the Gates (590)18:11 Why the Barbarian Kings Needed the Church23:09 The Evidence Hiding in Plain Sight24:33 Political Forms Change — Substance Migrates

Most traders think breaking their trading rules is a discipline problem...What if they're wrong?In this episode, I reveal the surprising reason so many traders fail to follow even the most objective trading plan—and why the solution may have nothing to do with willpower. We'll dive into the psychology behind pattern recognition, the power of repetition, and a simple shift that can dramatically improve your execution.Learn To Trade at www.TierOneTrading.comYour Trading Coach - Akil

Have you ever shouted at your child and been instantly overwhelmed with guilt?If you've ever wondered, "Why did I react like that?" or worried that losing your temper means you're a bad mum, this Moment is for you.In this honest Moment episode, Zoe shares a parenting moment she's not proud of and the powerful insight that completely changed how she understands motherhood anger. She explains why snapping at our children is rarely about the moment itself, what the "drip, drip, drip effect" teaches us about stress and emotional overload, and why your nervous system, not your parenting, is often driving your reaction.You'll also discover simple, science-backed tools to regulate your nervous system throughout the day, understand what your anger might be trying to tell you, and replace guilt with greater self-compassion.If you've been feeling overwhelmed, emotionally reactive or stuck in a cycle of snapping at your children and then feeling guilty afterwards, I hope this conversation reminds you that you're not failing. You're human, and there is another way.

Have you ever found yourself thinking, "Maybe my offer just isn't good enough?" I've been there many times. It's frustrating and can really rock your confidence. It's easy to think that if people aren't buying, the answer is to create something new or continue to tweak what you already have to offer. The problem is that cycle usually keeps you busy without bringing in more clients. In this episode of Doing Business Like a Woman, you'll learn why consistency builds trust, why a confused mind will almost always say no, and the five simple steps I use to help women entrepreneurs create more consistent clients without constantly reinventing their business. I share: A gentle reminder that not buying isn't the same as rejection Why consistency matters more than constant improvement How to nurture relationships that naturally lead to sales Why making direct offers is one of the greatest acts of service you can provide If you're tired of trying to reinvent the wheel and ready to build a business that creates consistent clients, this episode is for you. Timestamps 00:00 - Welcome01:10 - Why chasing the "perfect offer" keeps entrepreneurs stuck02:00 - Why storytelling builds stronger marketing and deeper connections03:00 - The biggest misconception about why people aren't buying04:00 - Understanding the buyer bell curve05:30 - Why your offer may already be good enough07:00 - Stop perfecting your offer and start improving your marketing08:45 - How repetition builds trust10:15 - Step 1: Get completely sold on the outcome you help clients achieve12:30 - Step 2: Commit to one clear message and communicate it consistently15:30 - Say the same thing to new people instead of different things to the same people16:20 - Step 3: Meet more new people with one clear message17:00 - Step 4: Nurture relationships instead of constantly chasing new leads18:00 - Why curiosity makes you a better marketer18:45 - How consistent messaging creates referrals and long-term trust19:15 - Step 5: Make direct offers with confidence21:00 - Recap of the five-step framework23:15 - Complimentary marketing evaluations and next steps24:20 - Marketing can be simple, enjoyable, and effective25:00 - Preview of the upcoming AI and Marketing series Stay Connected:

Why can't I change? If you have ever promised yourself that this time would be different, only to end up right back where you started, this message is for you. Real change never comes from trying harder. It comes from something far better than willpower.In this sermon, Pastor Brandon walks through the life of Zedekiah, the very last king of Judah, found in 2 Chronicles 36:11 through 16. Zedekiah knew exactly what God wanted him to do. He had the prophet Jeremiah speaking directly into his life. And yet he could not bring himself to obey. Pastor Brandon traces four snapshots of a failed king: a man who knew God's word but would not obey it, a man whose fear became his functional king, a man who listened to the wrong voices, and a man who tried to save himself and lost everything.Sound familiar? We are remarkably optimistic about our future selves. We tell ourselves that next time we will be more patient, more faithful, more disciplined. But if the answer to fixing your life is more willpower, you will keep looking to yourself to fix a problem you have never been able to fix. As Pastor Brandon puts it, maybe our deepest need is not a stronger version of ourselves. Maybe we need a better king.Fear is sneaky that way. In Jeremiah 38:19 Zedekiah admits it out loud: I am afraid. Fear of people, fear of losing control, fear of what obedience might cost. When fear runs the show, it quietly becomes the king of your life, and it will lead you exactly where it led Zedekiah. The same is true of the voices we listen to. Zedekiah surrounded himself with people who told him what he wanted to hear, and it cost him everything.That is where the good news of Jesus comes in. Where every other king failed, Jesus succeeded. He died for failed kings and failed subjects, He rose victoriously, and now He invites anyone who will listen to surrender to Him, to walk with Him as a friend, to learn from Him as a teacher, and to worship Him as a Savior. Your identity is not something you achieve. It is something you receive. Real transformation happens not by trying harder for Jesus but by belonging to Jesus.Whether you are exhausted from fighting the same battles, skeptical that faith could actually change anything, or simply curious about what the Bible really says about transformation, Pastor Brandon's message will meet you where you are with honesty, humor, and hope.#AllianceChurch #SundaySermon #BibleTeaching #JesusSaves #ChristianFaith #ChurchOnline #WisconsinChurch #FaithThatMoves #HopeInJesus #SermonSeries #faith #jesus #god #christianity #christian #change #transformation #willpower #surrender #hope #church #gospel

Chris Pappas was set to leave politics for the private sector. Instead, he's back, seeking a second term as uMngeni mayor after talks from colleagues, community leaders and supporters. In this candid interview with Alec Hogg, Pappas explains why he changed course, reflects on the DA's prospects ahead of the 2026 local elections, defends the party amid recent controversies, and outlines his long-term ambitions. He also argues that uMngeni's governance record offers a blueprint for the rest of KwaZulu-Natal.

Location sharing can feel like a simple safety net, but we look at what happens when “peace of mind” turns into constant, obsessive monitoring. From parents tracking young adult children to couples sharing this real-time info, we explore how this technology can protect, pressure or slowly erode trust depending on how it's used. Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | SpotifyFacebook: @ViewpointsOnlineX: @viewpointsradioInstagram: @viewpointsradioFull ArchiveContact UsAffiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The IT Experts Podcast, I tackle one of the most common frustrations I hear from MSP owners every single week, the belief that MSP marketing simply does not work. I hear it constantly. Someone has tried an agency, a friend who knows social media, some pay per click, or a few Facebook ads, and each time the results fell flat. The real issue, as I explain, is not the tactic itself. It is the absence of a system that connects every activity back to booked calls and revenue.    I open by challenging you to interrogate your marketing agency with one question, how does what you are doing connect to more booked calls. I have found that many agencies do not understand the MSP model, focusing on surface level activity like website redesigns and vague positioning work rather than a measurable path to pipeline. Inside The MSP Growth Hub, this connection between activity and results sits at the heart of the New Client Runway framework I teach from day one.    I also address the MSP habit of leaning heavily on referrals. While steady referrals feel comfortable, I point out that this approach leaves owners exposed. If your biggest client leaves or a referral source dries up, you can lose a significant chunk of monthly recurring revenue overnight, with no backup plan in place. This is where account management, paired with consistent MSP marketing, becomes essential for protecting and growing your income.    A central theme of the episode is what I call the stop start marketing cycle. I describe the familiar pattern, a quiet pipeline triggers a burst of marketing activity, a referral arrives, focus shifts back to delivery, and a few months later, the cycle repeats. I call this Groundhog Day marketing and I link it directly to why so many MSPs remain stuck under a million pounds in turnover. Without consistent visibility, you never build the compounding authority needed to be recognised as the expert in your niche.    To fix this, I share five practical steps for building an effective MSP marketing system. The first is committing to a twelve-month runway rather than a three-month test, broken down into quarters and months so you know exactly what to focus on and when. The second is setting leading indicators, tracking visibility, conversations, and engagement rather than only watching for closed deals. I share a real example of a client who needed fresh leads, better numbers, and a profit first mindset, showing how leading indicators reveal what is really happening in your business.    The third step is building weekly consistency. I recommend posting on LinkedIn at least three times a week from your personal profile and a couple of times from your company page, alongside keeping your Google Business Profile updated. I remind you that people buy from people, and visibility builds the trust required before anyone books a call. I also stress that the money is in the follow up, encouraging you to stay professional, purposeful, and persistent with every new conversation rather than sending one message and giving up.    The fourth step is tracking pipeline momentum using our ONCAM framework, One New Client A Month, which helps you understand how many conversations and what conversion rate you need to hit your growth goals. The fifth step is treating MSP marketing as a genuine cost of growth, with a proper budget attached, reported on regularly alongside your other key performance indicators.    I close by reminding you that sustainable growth is built on visibility, not luck. I encourage you to step outside your comfort zone, commit to the process, and trust that consistent MSP marketing compounds over time into a stronger brand, a healthier pipeline, and a more confident position in your market.    Make sure to check out our Ultimate MSP Growth Guide, a free guide that walks you through a proven process to take your MSP from stuck to scalable, without working even more hours. It's 44 pages rammed with advice, insights and inspiration to help you decide what support is available to you now if you want to grow and scale your business. Click HERE to get your copy.    Connect on LinkedIn HERE with Ian and also with Stuart by clicking this LINK    And when you're ready to take the next step in growing your MSP, come and take the Scale with Confidence MSP Mastery Quiz. In just three minutes, you'll get a 360-degree scan of your MSP and identify the one or two tactics that could help you find more time, engage & align your people and generate more leads.    If you're serious about growth and want to explore what this could look like for your MSP, you can book a Right Fit Clarity Call with us HERE.  OR   To join our amazing Facebook Group of over 400 MSPs where we are helping you Scale Up with Confidence, then click HERE  Until next time, look after yourself and I'll catch up with you soon! 

Brian Kilmeade sits down with FOX News Chief Correspondent Jonathan Hunt to break down the high-stakes military reality behind the escalating conflict with Iran. As U.S. forces engage in a six-day strategic bombing campaign, Hunt exposes why the recent Iran MOU was a "terrible deal" and reveals the critical threat everyone is ignoring: Tehran's hidden nuclear timeline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this weekend deep dive, Zaid breaks down Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI and the wild allegations involving stolen laptops, confidential files, and Apple hardware brought to job interviews. He also looks at why Apple may be using the case to slow OpenAI's hardware ambitions, what Sam Altman and Jony Ive are actually building, and the bad blood between Apple's next CEO John Ternus and OpenAI's hardware chief Tang Tan

Safety vs Surveillance: What's The Real Reason We Use Location Sharing? Location sharing can feel like a simple safety net, but we look at what happens when “peace of mind” turns into constant, obsessive monitoring. From parents tracking young adult children to couples sharing this real-time info, we explore how this technology can protect, pressure or slowly erode trust depending on how it's used. Guests:  Randi Smith, psychologist, professor, Metropolitan State University of Denver Sarah Clark, co-director, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health, faculty member, Department of Pediatrics, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.   The Simple Learning Tool We May Be Leaving Behind In an era dominated by keyboards, it is easy to think handwriting is a skill of the past. But are we shortchanging our brains by abandoning this ability? Our guests this week explore the critical cognitive benefits of handwriting and discuss how the physical act of writing by hand significantly boosts literacy, memory retention, and idea generation. Guests:  Danny Oppenheimer, professor of decision sciences, Carnegie Mellon University Virginia Wise Berninger, professor emerita, University of Washington Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | SpotifyFacebook: @ViewpointsOnlineX: @viewpointsradioInstagram: @viewpointsradioFull ArchiveContact UsAffiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The True Geordie Podcast takes a detailed look at the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, examining the known facts, the investigation, and the many questions that followed. Rather than relying on speculation, this episode explores the evidence, public reaction, and the broader political and security implications of one of the most shocking events in recent history. Join the True Geordie Podcast for thoughtful analysis, context, and a deeper understanding of a story that continues to spark debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You're striping it on the range, then somewhere between the range and the first tee your swing vanishes — "where did that guy go?" It happens to everyone, and in today's Athletic Motion Golf Podcast, Shaun Webb and Mike Granato break down exactly why, and how to bring your range swing to the course.We get into the false confidence of hitting the same club over and over, why you should change clubs and targets every ball ("play the course on the range"), and the number one killer under pressure: getting quick and not finishing your backswing. You'll hear the Jack Nicklaus "finish your backswing" principle, David's "miss it quick," VJ Singh's one-two-three-four count and the Tour Tempo idea, Dr. Debbie's archery drill and "second serve" philosophy for making a free first swing, plus how nerves quietly wreck your setup — Adam Scott, Nick Price adjusting to the wind, and why it's the mosquitoes that get you, not the bears.If you play your best golf on the range and your worst on the first tee, this one's for you. Timestamps below — tell us your first-tee horror story in the comments.

Why quitting drinking was never a willpower problem. It was a mindset problem.Join me in this episode with Colleen Kachmann as we unpack that difference — and what actually makes recovery possible.If this episode helped you, a quick rating and review means a lot — it helps more women find the show.Prefer to watch? Full video episodes are on YouTube: @thecouragetobeRelated Episodes:• Conquering Addiction: A Journey of Courage with Jessica Stipanovic - https://youtu.be/yBdtkG4Oo1Q• The Hidden Dangers of Hormone Imbalance with Anna Garrett - https://youtu.be/6D5CVnCx82EConnect with Colleen: ⁠https://bit.ly/3VOWprF⁠Free resource: Discover Women's Top Money Mistakes → https://www.thecouragetobehappy.com/free-giftsMore from Tania: thecouragetobe.substack.com

We're all walking around convinced we're right and everyone else is the problem, and it's tearing apart our politics, our workplaces, our families. Stu Kliman and Susan McKenty Brady join me to break down the four hidden landmines killing our ability to disagree without destroying each other. Susan MacKenty Brady is a global leadership expert, speaker, and CEO of the Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership. She advises organizations worldwide on cultivating high-performing, human-centered cultures and is the coauthor of the USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller Arrive and Thrive. Stuart D. Kliman is a founder and Partner Emeritus at Vantage Partners, a midsize consulting and training organization headquartered in Boston. He is an expert in behavioral change management and collaboration, an alumnus of the Harvard Negotiation Project, and the Head of Business Development at PrescriberPoint. Get a copy of their brilliant new book, All the Difference: Six Leadership Actions to Bridge Perspectives, Strengthen Teams, and Create Value Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge, a global alternative investment firm, and founder and chairman of SALT, a global thought leadership forum and venture studio. Pre-order my next book, All the Wrong Moves: How Three Catastrophic Decisions Led to the Rise of Trump, out on the 17th of September in the UK and the 22nd of September in the US: ⁠https://www.scaramucci.net/allthewrongmoves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton joins Sage Steele for one of the most remarkable life stories in sports. Scott opens up about the childhood illness that baffled doctors from Toledo to Boston Children's, being adopted at six weeks old, and the discovery 35 years later that finally explained everything. He shares how getting fired by Ice Capades led him to create Stars on Ice, the disastrous first show that literally caught fire, why he threw his Olympic broadcast binder in the trash, and the moment Kristi Yamaguchi changed the tour forever. Scott also reveals the rule that got him through stage 3 testicular cancer and a brain tumor, the lesson his mother taught him during her own cancer battle, meeting his wife Tracy, adopting two children from Haiti, and the two kinds of criticism every person needs to learn to filter. From living in a friend's basement with a gold medal to selling out Madison Square Garden, this is Scott Hamilton unfiltered on faith, family, failure, and fighting for joy. New episodes of The Sage Steele Show every week. Sponsors: Visit https://GoodRanchers.com and use my code SAGE at checkout to get $50 off anything on their site. Your $17.76 3-week QuickStart is ready for you! Visit https://www.relieffactor.com/ or call 800-4-RELIEF. Provide one life-saving ultrasound for just $28 at https://preborn.com/sage. Use my link to sign up and receive a $100 funding bonus when you create and fund your account: https://www.itrustcapital.com/go/sagesteele BTS on Patreon: http://bit.ly/4nLmOSk The Sage Steele Show is a weekly podcast hosted by former ESPN anchor Sage Steele. Each week, Sage sits down with entertainers, athletes, business people, and politicians to have deep dive personal one on one discussions that enlighten, entertain, and engage. There's a whole big world out there that's not just sports, and Sage wants to talk about all of it. #sagesteelepodcast #sagesteele #podcast Subscribe to the Channel for more Podcasts like this! Listen to the Show on all Podcast Apps "The Sage Steele Show" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sage-steele-show/id1737682826 Follow Sage: https://www.sagesteele.com https://x.com/sagesteele https://www.instagram.com/sagesteele https://www.tiktok.com/@officialsagesteele https://rumble.com/c/SageSteeleProductions

You got into this work because something called you to it. The chance to be present with people in their most difficult moments, to contribute to something that actually matters. That calling is real. And it matters more than most people in this field will ever say out loud. But here's something I've watched happen over and over in twenty years: passion without structure eventually produces burnout, inconsistency, and a practice that can't grow past a certain point, no matter how talented or dedicated the person running it is. I've watched this happen to practitioners I admire deeply. And I've felt versions of it myself. Which is a large part of why systems became one of the pillars I built into the Cognitive Freedom Method™. That's what this final episode, part five of the Real Reason series, is about. Inside this conversation, I walk you through: Why passion without structure eventually produces burnout, and what the structural backbone of a sustainable practice actually looks like The specific systems most practitioners were never trained in (intake, onboarding, client progression) and why they matter as much as in-session skill The research that shows practitioners without clear onboarding and progression structures have significantly higher rates of early client dropout How systems are the mechanism through which your clinical methodology becomes a scalable offer How the five pillars of the Cognitive Freedom Method™ connect into one integrated framework for your practice and your clinical work ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Dr. Shyamala Kiru is a former psychotherapist of 20 years and the founder of Kiru Psychotherapy Clinic and the Cognitive Freedom Method™. Through her work in leadership development, practitioner training, and clinical practice (now retired), she teaches a structured framework for understanding and transforming the cognitive patterns that shape how we think, lead, and relate.

Why do people really reject Jesus? In this Witness Wednesday, Todd has two honest conversations with college students that reveal the difference between intellectual objections and the deeper issues of the heart. Learn practical evangelism lessons that will help you confidently keep the gospel at the center of your conversations. Segment 1 • Can all religions really lead to the same destination? • One student says Christianity and Islam are basically the same. Todd explains the difference that changes everything. • Is evolution enough to explain the world around us, or does creation point to something more? • What happens when someone openly admits they'd rather pursue happiness than follow Christ? Segment 2 • Why do so many gospel conversations begin more naturally than we expect? • Todd explains why Christians shouldn't fear awkward transitions into spiritual discussions. • How can God's Law and the conscience open the door to meaningful gospel conversations? • What can you learn from an encounter that ends with a heartbreaking response? Segment 3 • "The Bible was written by men." How should you respond to one of Christianity's most common objections? • Are intellectual arguments really the biggest barrier to faith? • Todd demonstrates how to move beyond apologetics and lovingly address the heart. • Can someone be "good enough" to stand before a holy God? Segment 4 • Should Christians spend more time defending the faith—or proclaiming the gospel? • How do you avoid getting sidetracked by endless objections? • What does successful evangelism actually look like from God's perspective? • Why can Christians remain encouraged even when conversations don't end with conversion? ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!

The founders knew - freedom cannot exist with a government - that doesn't have strict rules, a clear line in the sand that it's not allowed to cross. In other words, when government determines the extent of its own power. On this episode, how lessons learned in the American Revolution gave birth to the written constitution. And more importantly, the real reasons it exists - that the government-run schools completely ignore. The post Constitution: The REAL Reason it Even Exists. appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

Send us Fan MailToday we have guest Chris Mearns, a metabolic researcher and founder of LIV3 Health. Chris breaks down a part of the sugar conversation that I honestly had never thought much about: fructose. He explains how fructose doesn't just act like a calorie in the body. It can also act as a survival signal, telling the body to conserve energy and store fat.We talk about cellular energy, mitochondrial health, and why so many of us can feel tired, hungry, and stuck even when we feel like we're doing everything right.This conversation is especially helpful for women in midlife dealing with stubborn weight gain, cravings, and fatigue. Chris also shares simple, practical steps we can take to start working with our bodies instead of constantly fighting against them.This is a great episode! have been loving the Sugar Shield! They were generous enough to give my listeners a code, check out the website below and enter code GLOW at checkout for 15% Off! CLICK HERE: WebsiteFind Jess below!Website: Simply Jess Skincare SIMPLY JESS SKINCARE:Each and every product is naturally derived, highly concentrated and most importantly, super performing! Every product was born out of a need to have a truly pure product that met my high standards for efficacy. Subscribe to Our Newsletter! You can take 20% off Your Order of our all natural skincare line with code: PODCAST Shop Now! Favorite Supplements for Health and Fat loss: Click HERE  My favorites are the Power Greens, Digestive Enzymes and Brain Power Favorite Mouth and Face Tape- Use Code JESSICAITURZAETA15 for 15% off Click Here Mushroom Coffee-15% off with Code: SIMPLYJESSSKINCARE15 Click HereEmail Us! jess@learningtoglow.comFollow us! Instagram Tik Tok

In this episode, Dr. Rachel Rubin explores the connections between sexual health, hormones, and overall well-being. She discusses topics such as the benefits of regular sexual activity, the impact of menopause and birth control on sexual function, and the importance of open communication about intimacy. Listeners will gain insights into practical lifestyle changes, hormonal therapies, and the significance of normalizing conversations around sexual health. Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content: renamalik.supercast.com Schedule an appointment with me: https://www.renamalikmd.com/appointments ▶️Chapters: 00:00 Health, Fitness, and Hormones 01:38 Vaginal Hormones and GSM 03:53 Lifestyle Changes for Better Sex 04:53 Devices, Erotica, and Permission 09:54 Viagra, Blood Flow, and Women's Arousal 12:43 Better Language for Women's Sexual Health 14:47 Understanding the Vulvar Vestibule 19:56 Birth Control and Hormonal Changes 23:17 Why Better Counseling Matters Stay connected with Dr. Rachel Rubin on social media for daily insights and updates. Don't miss out—follow her now and check out these links! INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/drrachelrubin/?hl=en FACEBOOK - https://web.facebook.com/DrRachelRubin/?_rdc=1&_rdr# YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@DrRachelRubin X - https://x.com/drrachelrubin WEBSITE - https://www.rachelrubinmd.com/ Let's Connect!: WEBSITE: http://www.renamalikmd.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaMalikMD INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/RenaMalikMD TWITTER: http://twitter.com/RenaMalikMD FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RenaMalikMD/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renadmalik PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/renamalikmd/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/RenaMalikMD ------------------------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this podcast is my personal opinion, and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don't have a control problem. You have a nervous system that found control through food. Episode 5 of the Nervous System Series is about the real reason behind the compulsion to track, restrict, and micromanage everything around food, including my own story of moving to university at 18, my nervous system hitting DEEP dysregulation,  and realizing years later that what I thought was my personality was actually a strategy. A really effective, really painful, really exhausting strategy.We go into why the brain keeps filing "control food = feel safer" even when you knowwww it's not logical, the loop where external control creates more dysregulation over time, why this bleeds into your to-do lists and your relationships and everywhere else, and what it actually means to rewire at the root rather than just get better at managing it.You've wanted to let go for a long time. This episode is about why you haven't been able to, and what actually has to change.✦Get first access to my brand new free mini- course: Decode Your Food Noise → sabrinamagnan.com/decode-podcast

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Making a big change rarely comes down to not knowing what to do.More often, the answer is already there. It's been sitting quietly underneath the overthinking, the people pleasing, the endless pros and cons, and the hope that one day confidence will magically arrive first.Laura Aura shares the moment life forced her to stop ignoring herself after years of building a successful business while running on overachievement, burnout and the need to keep everyone else happy. What followed wasn't a perfect reinvention. It was a series of honest conversations, uncomfortable decisions and learning to trust herself in ways she never had before.One part of our conversation that stayed with me was the simple question, What do I actually want? It sounds easy until you're the one trying to answer it. We also talk about starting with what you don't want when the answer feels out of reach, why white space can feel surprisingly uncomfortable, and how so many of us fill every spare moment because slowing down doesn't feel safe.Laura shares a beautiful way to reconnect with your intuition by noticing how your body responds before your mind starts making up stories. She explains the difference between a genuine yes and a genuine no, and why learning that language can change the way every future decision feels.Nothing about making a bold move requires having everything figured out first. Sometimes the next step becomes obvious the moment you stop abandoning yourself long enough to listen.Resources Mentioned:Connect with LauraAura on Instagram: LauraAuraLaura's podcast: The Gutsy Podcast | WebsiteWork with me: Lighter: A 12-Week Live Experience for the woman who has it handled. The one everyone leans on... at work, at home, everywhere.The Leaders Table: https://www.samanthapenkoff.com/leaders-tableBreakthrough Intensive: You already know you should slow down, delegate more, stop overcommitting & be emotionally present. So why can't you? That's what we figure out in 90 minutes + integration call 1 week later. Book your BreakthroughExhale Private Coaching: For women ready to do this work until it sticks and you can't revert back. 3 open spots: Work with meConnect with Sam: Instagram | Facebook

In a traditional business, hiring feels like the obvious next move when you're maxed out on customer work. In this episode, Tara explains why it often doesn't fix the real problem in an expert business: you hired help, and you're still the bottleneck. She shares the agency story that taught her why, and what has to happen before hiring can actually work.IN THIS EPISODE:Why hiring help for customer fulfillment still keeps you at the center of every projectTara's agency story: top talent, real revenue, and still burning outWhy you can't hire out your expertise until it's packaged and out of your headWhat happens when everyone on your team does things "their way"The one shift that has to happen before you bring on any helpWhy this is the real job of Engine 1: your Expert Authority SystemCHAPTERS:00:00 – Welcome01:04 – The hiring advice every expert gets01:59 – Hiring for fulfillment: Tara's agency story03:42 – What she'd do differently, looking back05:19 – Why hiring can't fix what's still stuck in your head06:37 – The churn cycle: hiring before you've packaged your expertise08:35 – Make it tangible: what your team and customers both need to see10:45 – Engine 1: getting what only you know out of your head13:04 – The Scalable Expert flip: hire to guide, not to create————————————————————TAKE THE SCALABLE EXPERT AUDIT — FREEFind out exactly which of the three engines is missing from your business right now.————————————————————CONNECT WITH TARA:Website: taralbryan.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tara-bryan/YouTube: youtube.com/@taralbryanSUBSCRIBE & REVIEWIf this episode helped you see your hiring plans differently, subscribe and leave a review.Tara Bryan is the creator of the Infinite Scale Method™ and host of The Scalable Expert podcast. She helps expert business owners, coaches, and consultants turn their expertise into a scalable business built on a signature framework and systems that deliver results without requiring more of their time. Learn more at www.thescalable.expert and www.taralbryan.comReady to build a business your expertise deserves? The Scalable Expert Audit reveals exactly where you are in the Infinite Scale Method and what to do next. Five minutes. Instant results. Take the Free Scalable Expert Audit → If this episode was useful...Share it with one expert business owner who's hit the same ceiling.A review on Apple Podcasts helps more of the right people find the show and takes less than two minutes.→ Leave a review: Apple Podcasts→ Subscribe: Apple Podcasts · Website

Have you ever felt like your offer is great, but your marketing just isn't converting? In this episode, I sit down with marketing strategist Melissa Dlugolecki to share the messaging shifts that help businesses stand out, attract the right clients, and convert more consistently. We talk about why clarity beats cleverness, how to speak in the language your audience understands, and why more traffic won't fix confusing marketing. Melissa also shares how she built a 7-figure business with just 4,000 followers and why you probably don't need a new offer, you need better positioning. Get ready to simplify your marketing, build a brand people trust, and grow your business with confidence. Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Try the ecommerce platform I trust for Glōci. Sign up for your $1/month trial period at http://Shopify.com/happy. Zazzle - Save 25% on your first order today at http://Zazzle.com with code EARN. 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HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Why your ideal clients don't understand what you actually do. 04:00 What is marketing? 06:15 How Melissa built a 7-figure business with only 4,000 followers. 10:15 The "top of funnel" mistake that leaves clients disappointed after they buy.  12:30 Why talking about your client's symptoms converts better than talking about their pain. 14:00 Are you speaking your customer's language or your own? 16:15 How your messaging could be attracting the wrong clients. 23:15 How to know if your offer is actually solving a problem people want solved. 27:00 The 2 biggest marketing problems Melissa solves for entrepreneurs. 29:30 How to become the first person people think of when they're ready to buy. 31:00 What types of social media posts actually convert into sales? 35:45 Melissa's honest take on AI, authenticity, and the future of marketing. 40:00 The AI mistakes entrepreneurs are making with their content. 43:45 Why storytelling is still your greatest marketing advantage. 45:15 Melissa's advice for entrepreneurs who want to grow faster. 47:00 Why repositioning your marketing often works better than creating a new offer. 49:30 Who Melissa's ideal clients are and how she helps them grow faster. 51:15 What's exciting for you right now? 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Most men over 40 think their aching knees, shoulders, and low backs are just the price of getting older. They're not.  In this episode, Ted makes the case that fat loss might be the most underrated joint treatment there is — and not just for the obvious mechanical reason.   Yes, every pound of extra weight pounds your knees with roughly four more pounds of force per step. But the part almost no one talks about is what body fat does chemically: it drives the low-grade inflammation that breaks tissue down and stalls healing — even in joints that bear no weight at all, like your hands.   Ted walks through the science joint by joint, why it's central to his R3 Method, and why leaning out is often the fastest way to get your body to stop hurting.  You'll Learn  Why each pound lost can reduce the load on the knees by roughly four pounds per step  How excess body fat can affect joints through both mechanical stress and systemic inflammation  Why the shoulders, hands, and other non-weight-bearing joints may still be affected by excess body fat  How protein intake, daily movement, metabolic health, and pain monitoring can support joint recovery    Chapters:   (00:00) Fat Loss Saves Joints  (00:33) The Knee Force Stat  (02:12) Why Pain Feels Normal  (04:31) Mechanical Joint Load  (06:43) Inflammation Hits Hands  (07:25) Fat as Endocrine Organ  (08:29) Metabolic Health Heals  (10:39) R3 Method Overview  (13:12) Client Wins Motivation  (17:00) Actionable Takeaways  (18:42) Wrap Up And Next Steps    Links Mentioned:  Legendarylifepodcast.com/knee   Connect with Ted on X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn 

Cody recently left his church—but not because of conflict, burnout, or scandal.In this episode, we talk about discerning God's direction, honoring your leadership, involving your family, and how to navigate a church transition with wisdom and humility.

On this solo episode, Stacey argues that the exhausting, demanding clients many entrepreneurs attract are not random—they are a reflection of the standards, positioning, pricing, and subconscious beliefs they project into the marketplace.Key takeaways:-The draining client is not the problem. The draining client is actually your feedback.-Your programming will always win.-The signal changes when the programming changes.Tweetable Quotes:"You communicated uncertainty about your own value and they responded to the uncertainty, not the number. The clients who pay without pushing back aren't richer or more generous. They're actually responding to a different energy behind the number." -Stacey O'Byrne"Every client you accept below your standard is a vote against your standards and votes compound. The first wrong yes set the standard. Every wrong yes after that confirmed it, and the market responded by sending you more of the same." -Stacey O'Byrne"Most people tell you raise your prices, tighten your niche, get laser focused on your ideal client. And that advice isn't wrong. It's just incomplete. Because if the programming underneath has not changed, you'll raise the price and then discount it where there is friction." -Stacey O'ByrneResources:Instagram: @pivotpointadvantageSchedule a 15 minute call with Stacey: http://pivotpointadvantage.com/talktostaceyIf you're ready to take yourself and your business to the next level and are interested in a coaching program that will get you there check out: http://pivotpointadvantage.com/iwantsuccessJoin an interactive environment to help you build the success you've always wanted with other like-minded, success-driven entrepreneurs, business owners, and sales professionals: https://facebook.com/groups/sellwithoutselling

- Join David's email list, RECEIVE 7 FREE GIFTS!!- https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com Find Clinton Lee's post here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clintonleeuk_just-some-stats-that-people-may-find-interesting-share-7479772058101477376-v60O/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAOVpf4BZ-xaB5MqWUGsddWFIh8HwKM8lXU There are far more people looking to buy a business than there are good businesses available. That means finding a great opportunity is only part of the challenge. The real difference is being prepared when the right business comes along. In this video, I explain why business buyers outnumber sellers, why so many businesses never actually sell, and what successful buyers do differently. We cover competition, business valuation, due diligence, financing, and how to stand out with brokers without overpaying for a business. If you're serious about buying a business, this video will help you understand why preparation—not excitement—is your biggest competitive advantage. **** Do Business with David using these incredible internet links... - David's Blog where you can find hundreds of free videos and articles, https://www.DavidCBarnett.com - Book a call with David and let him help you with your project, https://www.CallDavidCBarnett.com - Learn how to buy a successful and profitable business in a risk-controlled way https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com - Get help selling your business, https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com ----- #BuyABusiness #BusinessAcquisition #BusinessBuyer #ETA #Entrepreneurship #DueDiligence #BusinessBroker #SmallBusiness #Investing Youtube music licensing code: 5PJWQOE5ZZHTQSRY

Estrogen dominance is the hidden imbalance behind why your PMS, weight gain, and mood swings all hit at the same time — and most doctors never test for it. Nurse Doza breaks down four clinical reasons your cycle goes sideways: inflammation, dysregulated estrogen, your gut microbiome (the estrobolome), and an inflamed liver. Learn how your gut and liver actually regulate estrogen, why birth control isn't the fix, and the daily habits that restore a healthier, calmer cycle. Featured Product: Boost by MSW Nutrition When your hormones go sideways before your period, energy is usually the first thing to crash — the afternoon wall, the brain fog, the "I could nap standing up" fatigue Nurse Doza describes in this episode. Boost is the multivitamin you can actually feel: 2,500 mcg of methylated B12, a full multivitamin plus B-complex, electrolytes, and plant-based antioxidants including S-acetyl-L-glutathione — with a built-in liver detox support blend to help your body do the clearing work we talked about today. Clean, slow-release energy from one stick in water. No sugar, no crash.

Do you ever end the day feeling like you didn't do enough—even after being busy from morning until night?In this episode, we're uncovering the real reason so many women constantly feel behind. Spoiler alert: it's probably not your schedule or your never-ending to-do list.We'll talk about the impossible expectations we place on ourselves, why we measure our days by everything we didn't accomplish, and the simple mindset shift that can help you experience more peace, confidence, and joy in your everyday life.Friend, maybe you're not actually behind.Maybe you've just been measuring your day the wrong way.You are doing a better job than you think—and this episode is here to remind you of that.

There's something you did — maybe years ago, maybe more recently — and no matter how much time passes, you can't seem to put it down. In this episode, Monique unpacks why self-forgiveness is so much harder than we're told it should be, and what's really keeping you locked in self-punishment. This isn't about excusing what happened. It's about finally understanding the difference between guilt that teaches you something and shame that just keeps you stuck. Ready to break the cycle for good? If this episode resonated with you, there's something you need to try next…

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Most entrepreneurs can list dozens of reasons they feel overwhelmed—clients, deadlines, team management, family responsibilities, and the constant pressure to keep everything moving forward. But what if the real problem isn't your workload? In this episode, Lisa challenges a belief many high achievers have accepted as normal: that burnout, overwhelm, and chronic stress are simply the price of success. She explains how an overactive nervous system can quietly affect decision-making, creativity, focus, and business performance long before it shows up as a health diagnosis. Lisa breaks down the difference between acute and chronic stress, why "healthy enough" may not be enough for ambitious goals, and how stress can become the hidden bottleneck keeping entrepreneurs stuck. You'll also hear why she believes optimal health is a competitive advantage and the two foundational practices she recommends for regulating the nervous system and improving performance. If you've been pushing through exhaustion, struggling to focus, or wondering why success feels harder than it should, this conversation offers a different lens to consider.  

EVEN MORE about this episode!Former Wall Street professional turned global personal development leader Craig Siegel joins Julie Ryan for a powerful conversation about purpose, identity, and what it truly means to live in alignment with your soul.Craig shares the pivotal decision to leave a successful career that no longer reflected who he was becoming, revealing how studying Kabbalah transformed his understanding of intuition, ego, fulfillment, and conscious living. Together, Julie and Craig explore why so many high achievers still feel empty, how the ego disguises itself as fear and self-doubt, and why lasting transformation begins with changing your identity—not just your habits.The conversation also dives into soul contracts, reincarnation, pre-birth planning, and Julie's remarkable experiences perceiving baby spirits before conception. Together they explore why we incarnate, how to distinguish intuition from fear, and why playing small may be the biggest obstacle to living your purpose.If you've ever felt called to something greater, questioned your life's direction, or sensed you're capable of more than you're currently living, this episode will inspire you to trust your inner guidance and take the next step toward the life you were meant to live.Guest Biography:Craig Siegel is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of The Reinvention Formula, global keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, entrepreneur, investor, and host of the top-ranked The CLS Experience podcast. After leaving a successful Wall Street career to pursue a more purpose-driven life, Craig has inspired audiences worldwide—from Fortune 500 companies to the United Nations—with his powerful message on reinvention, spirituality, identity, and peak performance. A nine-time marathoner, he believes that playing small is spiritually irresponsible and that our greatest purpose is to become who we were truly meant to be.Episode Chapters:(0:00:00) - Introduction and Playing Small Is Spiritually Irresponsible(0:06:00) - Purpose, Passion, and Why We Run From Both(0:17:00) - The Wall Street Wake-Up and Spiritual Awakening(0:28:00) - Kabbalah, Consciousness, and the Ego-Soul Battle(0:40:00) - Identity, Alignment, and the Billion-Dollar Question(0:50:00) - Soul Contracts, Reincarnation, and Why We Incarnate➡️ Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan YouTube➡️ Julie's Intuitive Trainings✏️ Ask Julie a Question!

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Why is the political right obsessed with calling everything "communism" while cutting special deals for massive corporations? Michael Steele looks into the gap between political talk and reality. He breaks down President Donald Trump's recent comments on Dell Technologies to expose the blatant favoritism shaping today's politics. You'll learn how to spot the hypocrisy of politicians who attack government programs while quietly using them to their advantage. Watch this clip to look past the empty labels, see the real economic motives at play, and understand how this rhetoric actually impacts you.Catch Michael Steele on The Weeknight Mondays - Fridays at 7pm EST on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/weeknightFollow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteeleFollow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelsteele.bsky.socialFollow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairman_steele/Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steeleListen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-michael-steele-podcast/id1412905534Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6oIf you enjoyed this, share it with a friend!

Chronic pain has become a widespread public health crisis, which has led to a whole host of other problems like mental health issues, substance abuse, disability, and more. If you've ever dealt with persistent or recurring pain, you know how frustrating it can be to look for answers without finding relief. Today, you're going to learn about an innovative approach to treating chronic musculoskeletal injuries.  Our guest, Dr. Chris, Stepien, is the founder of Barefoot Rehabilitation Clinic, a premier chronic pain clinic that specializes in Adhesion Release Methods. He's here on The Model Health Show for an enlightening conversation on the root causes of chronic pain, adhesions, and how to find relief from pain once and for all.  In this interview, you're going to learn about Dr. Stepien's personal and professional experience with adhesion release. You're going to learn how to identify if you're dealing with musculoskeletal pain, what treatment for adhesions is like, and so much more. If you're looking for more tools to treat pain, I know you're going to love this interview with Dr. Chris Stepien!  In this episode you'll discover: How many people in the US struggle with chronic pain. (5:12)  The definition of chronic pain. (5:31) How adhesion release helped Dr. Stepien with his pain. (7:03) The four diagnostic buckets of chronic pain. (10:58)  My personal experience with Adhesion Release Methods. (16:36) The connection between nerves and stored emotions. (20:16) How adhesions can form in the body. (24:00) The difference between trigger points and adhesions. (25:06) What peripheral nerve entrapments are. (26:30) How movement can aid in healing. (27:50) A way to tell if your pain is musculoskeletal in origin. (38:55)  What the process of treating adhesions is like. (40:34) The types of pain that adhesion release can help with. (45:43) Items mentioned in this episode include: Paleovalley.com/model - Reclaim vibrant health with nutritional food and supplements that prioritize nutrient density and get 15% off your order. Boncharge.com/model - BON CHARGE is one of our favorite wellness brands for supporting recovery, sleep, and overall health. Their award-winning red light therapy products utilize clinically studied 660nm red light and 850nm near-infrared light frequencies to help optimize your body's natural recovery and repair processes. Get 15% off with code MODEL. Adhesionreleasemethods.com - Become an expert at treating chronic pain symptoms! Findanadhesionprovider.com - Find a provider who specializes in adhesion release!  Grit Bar - Buy Dr. Stepien's myofascial tool! Connect with Dr. Chris Stepien Website / Instagram / YouTube  Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple Podcasts Spotify Soundcloud Pandora YouTube  This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by Paleovalley and BON CHARGE. If you're serious about real health, it starts with real nutrition. Paleovalley delivers nutrient-dense foods and supplements designed to help you feel stronger, more energized, and fully alive. Get 15% off your order at paleovalley.com/model. From red light therapy panels and face masks to full-body blankets, BON CHARGE makes it easy to incorporate science-backed wellness into your daily routine. Just 5–10 minutes per day can help support better sleep, recovery, relaxation, and healthier-looking skin. Use code MODEL for 15% off storewide. Get 15% off with code MODEL at boncharge.com/model.