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Recently I've gathered a handful of email replies to the podcast episodes I've shot out into the world. Many prompted a deep smirk, so I'll share them with you. My switching to a daily podcast and email model has had a polarizing effect. It's fascinating to think that everyone is seeing the same emails, and hearing the same podcast episodes, but the response is so different. It's like a theater full of people who are looking at the same screen watching the same movie. Yet, one group is seeing an epic, adventure and some, seeing the exact same movie, are having the hallucination of seeing a horror movie. Here's a couple of reply emails from the horror hallucination crowd: "D*ck toned email...bye bye." ~Sharon B. "I don't know who you are but you are very rude. What a way to drum up business and get people to part with their money? Seriously I'm sure you're a decent guy but the tone of your emails were offensive and you'll turn people away." ~Alison P. Now, here's those smart enough to see the intended epic, adventure: "THIS is what I need, Jeremy. Thanks!" ~Mark A. "That was a refreshing yet harsh newsletter. ;) I love you and your work…" ~Leanne P. "Inspiring story. Thank you." ~Chad S. Again, these people are looking at the same emails. Not to worry, this is exactly what I was shooting for. This is why I said I smirked. I’m speaking to the people who want the power that comes with freedom. I'm talking about being in control of your financial success. I'm speaking to those that see the epic, adventure movie. I'm on a mission. My mission isn't to coddle and stroke peoples feelies. That's what indoctrinated them with a loser and whiner mindset. They have to get over that if they ever want the success they desire. My mission is freedom for all that are willing to **deserve** it. To deserve it one has to stop trying to manipulate others by being offended all the time and instead be willing to take the small steps each day that lead to success. Whining about being offended isn't one of those steps. Forget that. No one of substance cares that you feel offended. Powerful people aren't manipulated by weak people being offended. Strong people accept the call to adventure... We're on an epic adventure! http://www.JoinFreedomClub.com Jeremy Frandsen World Leader in Freedom Business Education

Episode Notes:  In this episode, Lara interviews the author and CEO, Shona Elliott.   They have a conversation covering leadership decisions during COVID, how physicians can communicate with hospital administration more effectively, and some practical advice for your medical marriage.  Shona also shares the personal story as she works towards being an ambitious career woman, a mom, and yes, the wife of a physician.   Announcements:  You should also know that my coaching prices are going up on July 15th.  They have been marked down by half since March due to COVID.  As long as you purchase by the 15th, you get the discounted price, there is no expiration date on when you use the sessions.   "You are a good coach!!! Before one of my sessions, I had a lot of inner turmoil about a situation and immediately after the session, I felt so much better. The situation was the same, but you helped me to change my thoughts, and once I did that it made a world of difference. . ."-Whitney P. Recently I've been coaching on changes with careers, family planning decisions, frustration with Match locations, and COVID concerns as well as continuing to coach on marriage, communication and feeling more love in your relationships. I do not sell a "one-size-fits-all" approach.  I work with you as an individual and look at your exact situation.  There are many things I can't do (knit, dance, consistently fry my eggs the same!) But, I am an amazing coach.  It's what I'm good at and what I love. Let's see if I'm a good fit for you.  If you've never tried coaching, now is the time.  My prices won't be this low again in 2020. 

Simon Shares Day 63 of lockdown, level 3 on Monday. As I record we're still waiting for details as to what is allowed under level 3, but it seems that rather than saying what we can do, the regulations will tell us what we can't do and that list will be short. We will be able to exercise, retail is open but restaurants and bars not. Alcohol will be sold, but not tobacco products. Personally I will pretty much stay in lockdown (aside from my daily radio show), but now with a drink. NYSE trading pit opened again on Tuesday. A throwback to the days before technology but always fun to watch, not that I have been to the NYSE. I did see the JSE in the mid 80's on a trip to Johannesburg. It was wild and made no sense to me but it was energetic and I wanted to be a part of it all. Famous Brands* (JSE code: FBR) results presentation made two comments “restaurant landscape will be irrevocably transformed” because of Covid-19. The market recovery in the casual dining segment will be “slow and unforgiving”. Woolies (JSE code: WHL) trading date shows food doing well but clothing and Australia doing very poorly. They're talking to bankers in Australia about debt covenants and Australia may need a AU$100million cash injection. Solid Coronation* (JSE code: CML) results with HEPS and dividend both up 8%. But risks remain, will private investors pull money or slow/stop deposits? Also as companies reduce head retirement money flows into their funds ever month. Tuesday in parliament Minister Dlamini-Zuma said unemployment may hit 50% and the Absa (JSE code: ABG) said they expect local 2020 GDP to be -10%. Pepkor (JSE code: PPH) saw R5.5billion in lost revenue due to COVID-19 already so far. R476million to end March and another R5billion in April. May has seen a spike in shopping so they'll get some back, but likely not all. FAANG annualised returns since the lows of March is averaging 970%. Wowzer, but as I said last week; don't fight the Fed. * I hold ungeared positions. Video: Solvency and liquidity in the time of COVID-19 Wealthy Maths: Drop a tax bracket Upcoming events; 28 May ~ Managing risk as a trader with Garth McKenzie 03 June ~ Pandemic investment scenarios 10 June ~ Margin, gearing & exposure explained 17 June ~ Trading 101: A traders plan 18 June ~ What it means to Invest Globally, Locally Subscribe to our feed here Subscribe or review us in iTunes Understanding warrants TOPSBZ is a put warrant that trades on the #JSE and can be bought in any normal stock broker account .. @SBGTraderZA clients buying in a warrant account pay flat R50 brokerage taxes etc. https://t.co/LX0mZmplYo — Simon Brown (@SimonPB) May 23, 2020   Warrants were the first derivative I traded, starting in October 1997 as they were launched in South Africa. SAWarrants was also my first successful website that launched me into the financial services industry. Recently I've been trading some warrants again as have a few traders I know and a tweetstorm I did over the weekend got a lot of question about trading warrants. The short answer is don't. They're derivatives and hence risky If you're an ETF buyer or even just a straight equity buy and holder, stay away. If you're successfully trading other derivatives then they're worth a look. Certainly, they have some benefits over traditional derivatives, but also lots of complexity. A warrant is really an option that gives the holder the right to buy or sell an underlying asset. Call goes up as does the underlying asset. Last letter of the warrant code will be A-0. Put goes up as the underlying asset falls. Last letter of the warrant code will be P-Z. The fact that it is a right, not an obligation, means your loss is capped at what you paid. Warrants trade on the JSE just like any other share or ETF with six-letter codes. First 3 letters denote the underlying asset. 4th letter is the issuer, 5th letter the style (B for normal, I for instalment and K for knockout - be very careful of knockout warrants). The last letter is as above denoting call or put. But a lot of greeks that can trip you up that are outputted by the Black-Scholes formula (this formula won the writers a Nobel prize). Gearing ~ amplification of the move. For example, 4x gearing means for every 1% move of the underlying your warrant will move 4%. You don't want to gear much more than 5x, 8x on indices. Theta ~ time decay. A warrant decays every day, every week, even if the asset moves in your direction it will lose some value. This reduces the warrant price and is very aggressive in the last third of the warrants life. Be very careful of tie decay. Expiry ~ unlike CFDs, warrants expire and if you hold at expiry you'll be paid out. If it has value. Make sure you have lots of time, at least 3 months, ideally 6 months. Time decay becomes very aggressive in the last few months. Value is price above strike prce at expiry (for calls). For puts price below strike. Strike is the price at which you can buy / sell the asset. You want the current price to ideally be 10% - 15% of the strike price. Delta ~ many things but more or less the likelihood the warrant will expire with value. One major benefit is that with warrants you can only lose hat you paid, unlike with CFDs or futures you can lose more than you deposited. The warrant issuers will also ensure there is a market maker buying and selling at fair value at all times. They will use a pricing matrix that can be found online. If you trade warrants within a Standard Online Share Trading warrant account you pay flat brokerage of R50 +taxes. And Standard Bank have a good website at warrants.co.za And I will end where I started. Be very careful and do not jump into warrants unless you're a successful trader already, otherwise, the greeks will get you. The big challenge is that you may get the direction of the trade right (call or put) but pick the wrong warrant and lose money. JSE – The JSE is a registered trademark of the JSE Limited. JSE Direct is an independent broadcast and is not endorsed or affiliated with, nor has it been authorised, or otherwise approved by JSE Limited. The views expressed in this programme are solely those of the presenter, and do not necessarily reflect the views of JSE Limited.  

Recently I've taken to live-streaming mixes on Twitch because, quite frankly, Facebook is a massive pain in the arse and Twitch is easy and friendly. This is a recording of a mix I did live on Good Friday where I laid down some feel-good Disco-tinged House tunes to get the long weekend started with style. Check out my Twitch channel here: https://www.twitch.tv/dj_digitalmanipulation

Recently I've gathered a handful of email replies to the podcast episodes I've shot out into the world. Many prompted a deep smirk, so I'll share them with you. My switching to a daily podcast and email model has had a polarizing effect. It's fascinating to think that everyone is seeing the same emails, and hearing the same podcast episodes, but the response is so different. It's like a theater full of people who are looking at the same screen watching the same movie. Yet, one group is seeing an epic, adventure and some, seeing the exact same movie, are having the hallucination of seeing a horror movie. Here's a couple of reply emails from the horror hallucination crowd: "D*ck toned email...bye bye." ~Sharon B. "I don't know who you are but you are very rude. What a way to drum up business and get people to part with their money? Seriously I'm sure you're a decent guy but the tone of your emails were offensive and you'll turn people away." ~Alison P. Now, here's those smart enough to see the intended epic, adventure: "THIS is what I need, Jeremy. Thanks!" ~Mark A. "That was a refreshing yet harsh newsletter. ;) I love you and your work…" ~Leanne P. "Inspiring story. Thank you." ~Chad S. Again, these people are looking at the same emails. Not to worry, this is exactly what I was shooting for. This is why I said I smirked. I’m speaking to the people who want the power that comes with freedom. I'm talking about being in control of your financial success. I'm speaking to those that see the epic, adventure movie. I'm on a mission. My mission isn't to coddle and stroke peoples feelies. That's what indoctrinated them with a loser and whiner mindset. They have to get over that if they ever want the success they desire. My mission is freedom for all that are willing to **deserve** it. To deserve it one has to stop trying to manipulate others by being offended all the time and instead be willing to take the small steps each day that lead to success. Whining about being offended isn't one of those steps. Forget that. No one of substance cares that you feel offended. Powerful people aren't manipulated by weak people being offended. Strong people accept the call to adventure... We're on an epic adventure! http://www.JoinFreedomClub.com Jeremy Frandsen World Leader in Freedom Business Education

  Recently I've had conversations with listeners about why they were on social media, the consensus was: Connections.   One of my fundamentals of social media, forming connections is essentially what social media is built on. In this episode I share some examples of the types of connections we can form and their benefits.   ---------   Let's make an episode together! I want to hear your stories of how social media has made an impact on your life. Let's turn your story into an episode to share it, inspire and educate others. Email me hello@goodsocialpodcast.com. Visit the website goodsocialpodcast.com

Recently I've been reminded of how fleeting life is. I've watched the suffering of friends and students as their loved ones have been taken in the prime of their lives. It's got me thinking a lot about my own loss and how it affected my spirituality. Let's take a little bit of time and lift each other up...

Thank you for tuning into the Ty Raney Podcast I truly appreciate. Recently I've been so inspired and thankful for everything that's around me. The Universe is opening up and I'm taking full advantage of all opportunities to better myself and others. I know one thing is for sure, without a doubt in my mind that there is another way for the doctor to check for Prostate Cancer!!! Gotta BE!!!

Recently I've been struggling with depression do to being alone so here I am trying something NEW to get it off my chest. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kayla-smith3/support

Recently I've had conversations with people where the phrase "I don't see color" has come up more and more. To be honest, I was a bit conflicted about the reaction hearing that has caused in me because, on the one hand, I understand that they're simply trying to convey that they don't judge people based on skin color or race; but on the other hand, I don't believe that you can truly "see" me (or anyone else) if you don't see color. In this mic-side chat, I discuss my thoughts and reactions on hearing this and unpack the narrative and the rationale that I believe has led to it being the "go to" PC phrase of the day; along with other ways to think about it.

Recently I've been challenged to better organize my thought about how to rehab and treat the people who come into my office. It's been hard... I mean really hard BUT I think I have something that is both patient and clinician friendly. Box 1: First Aid Box 2: Corrective Exercise / Instagram Stuff Box 3: Resistance Training / Bro-sesh Box 4: Return to PLAY Listen to the podcast to hear more! https://www.p2sportscare.com/podcast/ for the show notes

Your thoughts are an illusion. They're not real. And you are not your thoughts.Recently I've been introduced to Jim Fortin and his work and in an interview with James Wedmore, Jim dropped these truth bombs. My mind was blown."You are not your thoughts. You are the THINKER of your thoughts."Today I'm talking about negative thoughts, manifesting elephants and how being the THINKER of your thoughts gives you tremendous power over your every day moments.If you struggle with the barrage of negative thoughts running roughshod around in your head and you're looking for a tangible practice you can start today to move through them (without what I call 'positivity bullying'), then have a listen.We are all human. Every single one of us has negative thoughts. We have down days. We have days where we just want to hide under the covers.Rather than bandaid 'positive' thoughts over the noise, clear through the noise and choose where you'll go next.

Recently I've had the opportunity to virtually participate in a couple of roundtables and to provide virtual lectures. In this episode I reflect on the how virtual lectures work, tech challenges, and distance engagement. I also discuss the real costs and privilege of academic travel. I would love to hear about your experience giving or listening to a virtual lecture. Leave a comment or send me a message on Twitter. Mentioned in this episode: -2020 Visions for Environmental History series -Jaymie Heilman, "Grounded: Academic Flying in the Time of Climate Emergency" -CFP for Canadian Historical Association 2020 Annual Meeting Rapid Reads: - Katherine Roscoe, "Is Digital Crime History Too White? Representation in Australian Archives"

Over the years I learned a lot about healthy relationships, how to recognize them and how to keep them. Recently I've realized that saying I'm a friend is not enough that saying I support women is not enough, it is all about action. What you do when they are not around, What you say about them when they are not around, Do you lift them up when they are down or do you step on them? Are you a sister's keeper? Are you taking the spotlight or are you sharing it? Follow me on instagram: @ladybempowerment for more info on leadership, career development, entrepreneurship, and women's health @millennialinmenopause for all things women's reproductive health, and facts about surgical menopause and endometriosis

Recently I've started to question my motivations for the journey. When the new and exciting becomes routine and easy, what am I to do?You can support the podcast, the filming and bike tour by becoming a Patreon and get a bunch of rewards: PatreonYou can also watch the accompanying videos on Youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/adamhugill

Do you ever look around at your house, your body, your car or your life in general and think, "Gosh, I'm so unhappy with what I'm seeing. I really want ______, then I'll be happy!"?? Recently I've felt a lot of pressure to sell our house and update and upgrade to bigger and better things, and while it's nice to want more and to work hard for nice things... There comes a certain point where you need to content with what you have right now in order to find true happiness. The next big thing might make you happy for a short while, but it won't last long if you don't know how to live with contentment and gratitude now. Join my FREE Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1022355027901093/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsey.curtis/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/partyplanneracademy/

Member Andrew Peacock Shares House Academy Success Stories (HA 012) Steven Butala:                   Steve and Jill here. Jill DeWit:                            Hi. Steven Butala:                   Welcome to The Land Academy Show, entertaining land investment talk. I'm Steven Jack Butala. Jill DeWit:                            And I'm Jill DeWit, broadcasting from sunny Southern California. Steven Butala:                   Today, Jill and I speak with member Andrew Peacock to find out how he's using Land Academy to his success. I'll tell you, we just spoke with him early, a little pre-show discussion, and sounds like this show might be a little bit more appropriate for House Academy. Jill DeWit:                            I know. This is very cool. Steven Butala:                   We'll see. This might be a House Academy Show. Jill DeWit:                            I love it. Steven Butala:                   Tell us please, again, Andrew, when you started with us and how it's been going for you. Andrew Peacock:             Sure, yeah. I started with you guys November of 2016 and I kind of fumbled around a little bit and started sending out mailers. I actually received the first I think ... Jill, you were doing a promotion. Get a free lot. I got a lot in Cochise County and it was awesome. I actually put it right up there on eBay. I did a little eBay auction and I sold it for I think it was 950 bucks and it was for me proof of concept. It was that thing where it's literally you hear this, we're going to sell land. We're going to flip land. I've never heard of it before. For me, that was the thing that grabbed me. I've always been an entrepreneur from the start. I never really knew what it was. Actually I play professional football. A lot of those guys in the locker room, they were real estate investors. A guy by the name of [Ryan Brolls 00:01:39] handed me that little purple book, I Risk That, Pore That. It literally opened my eyes. Andrew Peacock:             It put a name to what I felt like I was. I started searching for little things I can do on the side. I came by another land podcast. We won't speak of his name. I know that's a joke that's been going on for forever. It wasn't complete for me. It didn't have all the things I needed. I just felt like it wasn't it for me. I kept searching, found you guys. Literally just from the time I started listening to the podcast, it was it. I knew I was home. This is funny because I think Jill a couple podcasts back you were talking about the transition of your microphones and your technology and all this stuff you guys are using. I've heard all of it from the start, from the finish. I definitely related with that. Jill DeWit:                            You could hear the firetrucks in the background. Andrew Peacock:             Oh yeah. I remember that. It was funny. After the football transitioned to pharmaceutical sales. If you know that job, you're literally in the car for 400 miles a day. I was introduced to podcasts. I literally self taught myself everything I needed to know. With that early technology, I would have to adjust the volume a little bit. Steven Butala:                   You know what? I'm sorry. Andrew Peacock:             Oh no, you're fine. Steven Butala:                   I take personal responsibility for that. Right around show, I don't know, 998, we figured out the technology. Andrew Peacock:             It's all right. That's all right. I listen to every single show. It was that self taught education through you guys, your podcast. I did it part time. The entire pharmaceutical, this was 2017. I did part time land and then I woke up around the 4:30 range. I worked on the land for about four hours, get in the car, drive, come back home, 4:00 PM, work until 8:00 PM on land. That's just what you have to do. That slowly took over the pharmaceutical salary. I made the leap into the houses. Literally it's the same concept. We're flipping properties. It doesn't matter the asset or vehicle. For me, I remember ... sorry. I was about to call you Jack. Steve now ... Steven Butala:                   It's okay. Jill DeWit:                            He's evolved. Andrew Peacock:             You used to talk a lot about you can do this with boats, you can do it with planes, you can do it with pretty much any asset class. As long as they're recorded at the county. That's all the data we need. We're data geeks over here. I jumped in and tried it at houses, the first mailers sucked but I slowly learned over time, slowly learned how to price. It's awesome now. Been in it full time, been in it full time since February of last year. Steven Butala:                   How many deals have you done just with whatever you're comfortable sharing? As much detail. Andrew Peacock:             Yeah, I'm transparent in numbers. I actually did this entire breakdown yesterday before the podcast. This year so far I've done 16 deals. I'm at an average profit margin of 14 thousand per deal. That's we're right at 228 thousand revenue. Jill DeWit:                            That's awesome. Andrew Peacock:             As far as- Steven Butala:                   That's fantastic. Andrew Peacock:             Oh yeah. It's awesome. I'm slowly transitioning new things as far as marketing avenues. I'm trying out cold calling. I'm trying out all these other things. This is all just from letters. The beautiful number that I love to see, the cost per deal. This includes literally money penny is my call center service. Just like [inaudible 00:05:34]. Real quest data and the actual mailers. This includes all that. 1200 bucks per deal to make 14 grand. That's, in my eyes, pretty awesome. As far as letters sent, I've sent out about 14 thousand letters so far. It takes 900 ... well, 899 letters to get a deal. Steven Butala:                   899? Jill DeWit:                            That's awesome. Andrew Peacock:             899 so far this year. Steven Butala:                   We're at like 1800. Andrew Peacock:             Oh really? Steven Butala:                   Yeah. Jill DeWit:                            Houses, this is houses too? Andrew Peacock:             Oh yeah, yeah. You guys are in multiple markets, right? Jill DeWit:                            Yeah. Steven Butala:                   Yeah. Andrew Peacock:             I'm just focused here. I'm in North Carolina so I'm focused in the Mecklenburg, Charlotte area and surrounding area. I'm digging these streets pretty hard as far as recognizing the price per square foot on each one of these streets. All that stuff. I don't know. I'm assuming it's just from doing it over time. It's just getting better and better. Jill DeWit:                            That is so good. Steven Butala:                   You obviously got this figured and are a very bright guy. There's no way you could've played on the line in football. What position did you play? Andrew Peacock:             I played receiver. I actually played for the Detroit Lions. I know you're from Detroit over there. I played, it was a short stint. It was a year and a half. I was in a practice spot and all that stuff. It was a pleasant experience. I'm so glad to be making this type of money, not banging my head every day. Jill DeWit:                            Literally. Steven Butala:                   Did you have to live in Detroit while you were playing there? Andrew Peacock:             Yeah. We stayed in Dearborn. That's where the practice facility was. Literally we would only go in Detroit when it was game day. We stayed in Dearborn. Steven Butala:                   I'm from Detroit. I had to spin that sign there. Andrew Peacock:             Dearborn wasn't bad at all. I know there's a lot of change going on in Detroit too, by the way. All that stuff. I heard it's a lot of money going in there. It was a pleasant experience. Steven Butala:                   You're killing it with the houses. You did 14 deals so far this year. You're at, you said 14 right? Andrew Peacock:             16, 16. Steven Butala:                   Okay. Oh 16 with 14 thousand profit. What's next? I mean are you going to just increase the amount of deals that you're doing? Are you comfortable with that number? What's going to happen next? Andrew Peacock:             No. I'm definitely ... Steven Butala:                   Complete control over this. Andrew Peacock:             Sure. For me, as I mentioned before, I'm entering a different kind of marketing avenue. Just trying it out. I have three, four time cold callers now. They're literally taught on a script basis. This way I can remove myself from that arena as far as the market. I can also still send letters. I'm literally just trying my hardest to increase the number of leads. As you guys talk in houses, it's all about your buyers list. It's all about numbers as far as price per square foot, all that stuff. I know pretty much within 30 seconds if it's a deal or not. Now it's just about how do we increase the number of these leads? Buyers are fine, I don't need to increase that point. I'm also entering ... and just to back up a little bit. Andrew Peacock:             Most of these have been assignments. For listeners, I don't know if you guys know or not. An assignment is simply assigning your place on that contract to your end buyer for a fee. For an example, if I get a property on a contract for a hundred grand, I sell it to my buyer for 110. He pays me ten thousand dollar assignment fee. Those have been the meat and potatoes for me so far. Recently I've actually been closing on some of these deals and throwing them right up there on the MLS. It takes a specific house for that though. There's a perfect avatar. It has to only need cosmetic work. You have to be able to attract to the end buyer, that type of thing. Those, I'm averaging right around 32 thousand for those. Steven Butala:                   That's an experience too. We double. Our return is double when we close on it. Andrew Peacock:             Oh yeah. Yeah. My end goal I would say. I love what Justin is doing with plumb. I just think all the time, if we can generate this amount of leads and houses, and come together as a group or whatever it may be. It doesn't even have to be a group. Come together and just literally have a lot of money sitting on the side to close on these things and listen on MLS. From the ones that I've done so far, I throw them on MLS. We get over our ask in three days. They're gone. I'm not doing anything to these. These are not ... I think you guys have done a couple where you put five, ten grand into it and still got ... whatever it may sit a little bit. These are literally ones that you're talking ten dollars a square foot work or rehab. That's I would say the next thing for me. Jill DeWit:                            That's awesome. Steven Butala:                   How do you use your cold callers? Do they follow up on the mailers or do they just open the phone book and go? How do you use them? Andrew Peacock:             The same list I download from real quest, I take that list. We hit these people twice. We hit them with the letters. Then we also hit them ... we get that list skip traced. I have a skip tracing service. By the way, I'm a part of another group as well, cold calling group. I truly believe in joining groups when I spark up a different idea. I joined that group and they provided a script, kind of what you guys do just with cold calling. My cold callers, they have to dial 400 numbers a day. We're right around a 10% contact rate, which is right where you want to be. If they hit their goals, which is one deal a week, then they get an extra bonus at the end. Literally once I download the list for letters, I skip trace that list and send it to my cold callers. Jill DeWit:                            Cool. Have you really seen the benefit? Is it a script like hey I sent you a letter a week ago, just following up, are you interested in selling? Do you think it's made a difference? Andrew Peacock:             It's definitely made a difference. The approach from there end is different. We don't mention the letter. We literally are going from a different angle. We're contacting them as if we're investors in the area, whatever it may be. We don't mention anything about the letter. We want to hit these individuals from just a different point. The letter may not have attracted to them. Maybe they're more comfortable talking on the phone. Whatever it may be. Jill DeWit:                            That's cool. Andrew Peacock:             It's just that opportunity to squeeze out every possible deal in this area. Steven Butala:                   I'm heavily researching skip tracing now because I think it's a huge added benefit for House Academy members. We haven't tested it yet, but we're about to like in a week. This is very timely. In fact, by the time this airs, we will have tried it all ready. Andrew Peacock:             For sure. Steven Butala:                   Have you considered texting? Andrew Peacock:             Yeah. I haven't tried it. I'm not sure if you guys have heard a company called [inaudible 00:12:55]. Very, very efficient, very interesting concept. The cold calling group that I joined there actually teaching on [inaudible 00:13:06] as well. You can literally hire somebody to do that entire thing. That's just another different approach. We have the cold calling, we have the letters, we have banded signs, we have Facebook ads. All this stuff. Steven Butala:                   That's it. Andrew Peacock:             The text blast is literally something that I've never even ... I don't think anybody has ever heard of or touched, or whatever. From what I hear, it's very, very effective. It's a lot more effective than cold calling. It's that maybe before it's time or maybe right when it needs to be done. Who knows? Jill DeWit:                            Kind of like it for a couple reasons. One: it's like a little less invasive. Andrew Peacock:             Sure. Jill DeWit:                            Number two: you're actually, this is one of the main focus of our live event this fall. It's technology. Steve's already working on the next phase of what we all could be doing. This is just part, a little piece of what we're going to be sharing as we spend some more time testing, and figuring some of it out ourselves. Andrew Peacock:             For sure. For sure. Jill DeWit:                            That's really cool. I had a couple notes too. I love that. To say you obviously like ... one of the things that when people find us, they think they're all worried about the sales part. You're all like, selling is easy. Isn't that funny? You have to get in, right? Andrew Peacock:             Oh yeah. Jill DeWit:                            You have to get in and do this and learn it. When you're selling something for a lot less than what it's worth, sales really are easy. People don't believe that. Andrew Peacock:             It's crazy easy. I know you guys used to talk about that all the time. Literally it's the once I can get the deal, that's the ... I know it's going to sell. Literally I know it's going to sell right when I get it because, you know. We've seen enough parcels, we've seen enough houses. I've walked enough houses. Literally know right then if I can get it for that price point, it's going to sell. I talked to a lot of individuals. That's the fear among. One of the questions I get the most is, how'd you get your buyer's list? How long did it take for you to build that? Literally Charlotte has one of the best Facebook groups that I've seen as far as real estate. I think there's five thousand members or whatever it may be. If you're a newbie and you find a great deal. You throw it up on Facebook. That Facebook group is gone in a second. Andrew Peacock:             I don't think anyone should be worried about selling. As long as you know your numbers and it's a deal that's going to go especially in this market. Steven Butala:                   What do your buyers do with these houses Andrew? Do they HGTV rehab them? Andrew Peacock:             Most of my ... I mean, you know on every buyer's list there's a mixture of your buy and hold guys and then your rehab guys. It's a hard job to know who does what. Even my buyers list, 10% of those guys are actually active. They're buying most of my deals. Most of my guys are actually rehabbers. We're right ... the price point in Charlotte is much different than where you guys are. When you're talking about an average rehab, we're talking 25 bucks a square foot is your average rehab. Cosmetic is 15. If you're going a full blown renovation, you're talking about 55 bucks a square foot. That's your sweet guidance area, whatever it may be. Most of our guys, they're rehabbers. Pretty much any price point up to 250. When I'm downloading data, the first thing I do, total assess value is below 250. Because our sweet point is right in that 100 to 150 range. Flip it and sell it for 250. Jill DeWit:                            Love it. Steven Butala:                   That's what I was going to ask you. That's my next question. How do you specifically price these SFR mailers? Everybody's got a different concept. You listen to our podcast. You probably know by now how I price the mailers. How do you do it? Andrew Peacock:             It's all on APN. It's all the APN number. Like you, you describe every sub division, every neighborhood has an APN scheme. Literally I'm going through every scheme. I'm finding the price per square foot in that area. Then I have a built in rehab cost that I developed over time. Subtract that from the ARV or whatever. Then I price every single one of them. It's literally ... depending on how compact that area is, you can price 100 houses at once. Or if you're dealing with a more rural area, [inaudible 00:17:54] county which is Concord, North Carolina. 30 minutes away from here, very hot in market. But you're talking half acre lots. Everything is spread out. Now I'm pricing five at a time because schemes are totally different. It takes me a lot longer to do that. When you're in Charlotte, you're in Mecklenburg, every house you can throw a rock and hit the neighbors. I can price so many at once where it's extremely accurate at this point. That's an overview. Steven Butala:                   Do you price with an equation in the urban area? You don't go into each asset and price them, do you? You run an equation like price per square foot or whatever, right? Andrew Peacock:             Yeah, yeah. Just the actual equation of the price per square foot. Then I subtract their rehab, which is my standard kind of rehab price per square foot. Then I subtract my assignment fee. Two thousand is what I shoot for on every single kind of deal. Going in, I'm right at a 5% margin of being right where I need to be, even after seeing the house. That's how ... I started off maybe 15% margin of where I need to be. Meaning the price on the letter is actual price that I know I can get it at and be very comfortable, and don't have to renegotiate any of that stuff. When I was starting off, I was right around 15%. I wasn't comfortable in numbers and all that stuff. I'm right down to about 5% margin of error now. Some of these houses you walk in and it's literally a hoarder house. You don't know that when you're pricing letters. On my Instagram, some of my hoarder houses, they get the most hits because people are like, oh my goodness. How do people live like that? You know? From the outside it's a beautiful brick, three two ranch neighborhood. New construction selling for half a million. Andrew Peacock:             Then you have this one sore thumb that's literally trashed on the inside. You can't account for that until you see the house. Back to your question, it's literally all equation. Steven Butala:                   When a wrecked house comes up, do you renegotiate the price? Andrew Peacock:             Have to, yeah. I tweak my letter a little bit. I switch to a letter of intent. I know you guys said not to do that a while back with Landon stuff. I don't know. It gave me a little more comfortable feeling that I can go in and we don't have an official offer price given on that letter. Everybody likes to do it different. I just want in with a letter of intent to approach. Then if I need to renegotiate, then we go and renegotiate, agree on price, and go to contact. Jill DeWit:                            Good. Steven Butala:                   That's amazing. I'll tell you, here's my takeaway so far. The most successful people in our group have taken the concept of Land Academy and they've made it their own. You've actually taken probably modularized out this concept probably four or five pieces of it, redone it yourself, kept the mailer concept the same. Came up with a new pricing situation that we don't actually necessarily teach, but it works for you and cold calling. Changing the letter to a letter of intent versus an offer, an actual offer. Every person I've spoken with that has had a huge amount of success like you have with our group, has done some version of this. They've taken the general concepts and made it their own. That's awesome man. Andrew Peacock:             I think I may have just ... it takes a type of person. I feel like our group is the best out there. I've seen a lot of these groups. We have a ton of innovators. We have a ton of entrepreneurial minded people where we're going to figure it out. It's literally you got something, you got a system that works. I know awhile back buying these lots in the desert for 500 bucks. That was great. We all tried it. My first mailer was, I think it was Caine, Utah. That's pretty much the only one I did west of the Mississippi. That one and a couple more. Then I literally came over here to North Carolina. I did Asheville, I did Charleston South Carolina. I've done some different things with those mailers. It's that thing in your mind where it's like, if this concept works, I feel like I can make it work with anything. It's a bunch of innovators here, I love it. Jill DeWit:                            You're right. There's so many really smart people. I can't remember Andrew, are you on our advanced group. Andrew Peacock:             I am. I'm terrible at that stuff. Like Jack said, just sometimes you get the people that start off on every call, then you don't hear from them. Steven Butala:                   Because you got successful. Andrew Peacock:             Right? I'm literally locked in my ... what's that? Jill DeWit:                            ... talking about. You got to come on that Friday because that Friday in October, the advance group is getting together. I'm serious. I'm locking the doors and it's a private event. Steven Butala:                   You have a lot to add man. Jill DeWit:                            There's no cameras. We're all going to talk about what we can really do together. Andrew Peacock:             I'm there. Please. I'm definitely there. I hear Jack all the time say how you lock yourself in a ... we're data people. It's literally we're getting away. I don't want to be bothered. I can price stuff forever and let me go. That's how I've been. I'm definitely going to get back in the groove with you guys for sure. Jill DeWit:                            Good. Steven Butala:                   How many mailers are you sending out a month right now? Andrew Peacock:             A month I'm right at I would say just about two thousand. It's not a ton. For me and I'm trying to hit, I'm literally trying to increase that profit margin on each mailer. If I'm sending out 899 and I know I'm going to get a deal, I know exactly how many I need to send out, right? It's still I would love to put somebody in that place as far as pricing. I just feel like it's such an art to this pricing stuff. Yeah, it can be a little bit of a science. Even when I'm pricing price per square foot on each sub division, you could have one unique property that's right at 150. Then you have a sweet spot at $111 dollars per square foot. Somebody has to know where that sweet spot is. It's very tough to teach that. I don't know. I'll probably price forever, but I would love to have a full group of maybe cold callers, maybe people who text, maybe people who do this. Just bring in a floodgate of leads. Andrew Peacock:             I have buyers knocking down the doors. We need some more leads. We're buying the stuff up. That's my next focus. Jill DeWit:                            That's so great. Steven Butala:                   I have given up control on everything. [inaudible 00:25:10] with the exception of doing a mailer and pricing. No matter what I think is going to happen, at that last moment when you're done with that spreadsheet, there's stuff that I tweak. You can teach the basic stuff but it's because you know the neighborhoods and the whole thing. That's what it is. Andrew Peacock:             Exactly. Steven Butala:                   25 years of experience in these sub divisions that I've been to all of them. I just know how it's going to go. Andrew Peacock:             Exactly. I don't ever think I'll outsource that. I'll find some other things. I know I will. Steven Butala:                   When you close the deals through escrow on these houses, do you close them yourself or do you have a transaction coordinator? Andrew Peacock:             We send it to attorneys here in North Carolina. The only deal I closed myself was the first one in Caine, Utah back in 2016. It was great. I've used an attorney pretty much for everything. Once I get the contracts in, I don't want to talk to anybody else. I want to just get there. Jill DeWit:                            Moving on. Andrew Peacock:             We have an attorney here who pretty much does all the investors. Literally from start to finish I don't have to hear from them again. I'll pay them a little bit to do that. You know? Steven Butala:                   These cold callers, again, you don't have to answer any of this stuff if you don't want to. Andrew Peacock:             I'll answer it. Steven Butala:                   Are they in this country? Andrew Peacock:             No. No. That's also a big controversial discussion. Should you get US based? Should you get Filipino? Should you get whatever it may be? Mine are all in the Philippines. What I did, literally was once you place these ads in the Philippines, you're going to get a ton of applications. Before I'll even look at anything, you have to send me a voice recording and a video. Before I even look at a resume, because there's no way I have the time to look through 150 resumes that probably who knows if they wrote them or not. You know, that type of thing. I'm going to listen to all the ones who submit an actual voice recording. Then I'll decide who I interview. It's worked very well. If you talk to my cold callers, their accent maybe it's very slight if there even is any. With the system I use, which is Mojo Dialer, it allows me to go in and listen to the call recordings. I can go in, I can analyze. I can do whatever it may be if there needs to be any tweaks there. Andrew Peacock:             They're in the Philippines. I'm paying them six bucks an hour, which is pretty good money on their end. 200 bucks per lead that goes to contract. If they hit their goal, which is four contracts a month, they get a thousand bucks on the back end. Steven Butala:                   When you sell it? Andrew Peacock:             No, no. Just if it goes to contract, they did their job. If they get four in that month, they get a thousand bucks. It doesn't matter if I move it or not. Whatever it may be. They are extremely happy and extremely excited about that. I know some guys that are paying $1.50 an hour and that's it. You're going to get what you pay for, especially over there. They are extremely happy. They have their own group chat message. Anything that pops up, they communicate. I'm not as involved because I don't really want to be. One is designated as the manager. Everything has to go through him first. If he can't handle it, then I will. That's an overview of the cold callers. Jill DeWit:                            That's good. Steven Butala:                   So a lead comes in, do you personally look at the house and look at the numbers and say yep, I want to do this deal? Who calls the seller? You? Andrew Peacock:             Sure. From the cold caller leads, so lead comes in from the cold caller. The cold caller makes an initial offer on the phone. We have a system here. I'm not sure if it's universal. It's a CRS data. I'm not sure if you guys have heard of it. Steven Butala:                   No, I haven't. Andrew Peacock:             It spits out a very, very accurate price per square foot ARV of that house. Zillow is not accurate over here. I know a lot of people use Zillow. Red Fin is the most accurate public platform that I've seen. CRS data is ... and you have to pay for the subscription. It's the most accurate I've seen. They have their script. As this motivated lead comes in, they're offering 60% of that CRS, ARV. That's been very accurate so far. If they agree to that 60%, we set an appointment right away. That's when I go in. I don't talk to this lead until I ring the doorbell. 60% that leads out these individuals to say, hey yeah. I want to sell. You're going to give me three million. That type of thing because we run across so many, yeah I want to sell. How much are you going to give me? Or whatever it may be. We're weaning through all those individuals. The only way I want to go to their house is if we're anywhere in that ballpark. Steven Butala:                   This is fascinating. I can't remember when I've learned so much on a ... I'm supposed to be interviewing you, you know? I'm sitting here taking notes. I'm listening. It's amazing. Andrew Peacock:             Thank you. Thank you. It comes from you guys. You guys started all this stuff. I can't wait to collaborate for sure. Jill DeWit:                            This is good stuff. Steven Butala:                   Do you feel like you're running out of real estate? You're in one MSA. Are you going to expand? Andrew Peacock:             That's what I wanted to ask you guys. For land, we hit accounting, we move on. When I'm here in Mecklenburg, you send someone a letter that's stating a certain price, right? You come back and try to hit them with another price no matter whether it's two of the three months later, six months later. They're always going to refer to that first letter. I'm going through the second mailer of Mecklenburg now. I've heard that a couple of times from the leads that are coming in. I'm wondering if that's an issue or not. I'm not sure in my opinion. So many things change over time. So many people go through divorce. So many people inherit property. So many people ... all these issues that come up happens. I'm not sure if it will be an issue or not, but I would love to do the virtual thing. Have boots on the ground like you guys talk about. Literally place somebody. You can pay a realtor if you want. Just somebody that goes to the houses. I can do this price point anywhere in North Carolina. Andrew Peacock:             If you figure out the scheme for any state, you can do it there. It's literally numbers. It's all data. All you need is a trusted boots on the ground somewhere. If you can get that, somebody who is not going to undercut you and all that stuff, I think you can do it. You can make a very, very large machine if you do that. Steven Butala:                   Exactly. That's what House Academy is all about. That's what we teach. You got to get that trusted boots on the ground. What I say in the House Academy program is, and I'm not selling anything here. You're doing it exactly how I said to do it in the program. You have to, in my opinion, conquer all this stuff yourself. Learn how to do it so you can train your boots on the ground. Andrew Peacock:             Exactly. Steven Butala:                   You're ready. You're right there and ready for it. Andrew Peacock:             Oh yeah. It's something I definitely want to do. I haven't tried it yet, but I know exactly what market I want to go to. Wake county here in North Carolina, which is the Raleigh, Durham area. Extremely similar, but a lot more spread out than Mecklenburg. It's a ton of potential. I've actually bought a lot of lots there in Wake county, which this is before you guys started talking about info lots. I jumped to info lots probably six months into the game. I did. I was like, it sounds so simple, so I'm just going to give it a shot. That's how I made all of my money in 2017, was info lots. It was right here in North Carolina. That's what allowed me to quit my pharmaceutical job and do this thing full time. It's a journey, but I love trying new stuff. Steven Butala:                   Fascinating. I'm stunned. Really, I mean it. Jill DeWit:                            You're another person. When we sent out our survey, I think it was in January. The number of people that said, I left my job awhile ago, I'm like, what the heck? I had no idea how many people. Steven Butala:                   I didn't either. Jill DeWit:                            We're in. We're gone. Andrew Peacock:             Oh yeah. It was the most beautiful phone call of my life to be able to call my boss and say, hey. I found something else. I'm out of here. Jill DeWit:                            I'm good. Thanks. Andrew Peacock:             I'm good. No worries here. Steven Butala:                   What's a regular day look like for you? You got to be putting in 12, 14 hours, right? Andrew Peacock:             Oh man. No. Literally for the houses. I wake up at 5AM and I do my workout and all that. I have my morning ritual, whatever you may call it. I start work around 8AM now. I go to from 8:00 to about noon as far as stuff I need to be doing in front of the computers. I'll leave the entire afternoon open for appointments. I grind from 8AM to noon. That's when I'm pricing mailers. That's when I'm going over calls with my cold callers. That's when I'm looking at new markets. That's when I'm talking to buyers. All that stuff. Afternoon it's literally appointments. That's my normal schedule. Jill DeWit:                            Love it. Steven Butala:                   That's awesome. Jill DeWit:                            That's perfect. Wow. Steven Butala:                   These are very logical House Academy gratuitous. Jill DeWit:                            What's next? What are your goals for this year and what's next? Andrew Peacock:             The goal for this year, 750, 750 revenue. I'm not quite on track there. I got to turn some things up second quarter, I mean second half of this year. Then I want to go into apartment complex. I'm naturally a cash flow guy. I wanted to skip over single family rentals. It's just not enough on the bone there for me. My natural next move would be that mom and pop apartment complex. You're talking 30 units to 90 units. Something big enough for the small investor, but too small for the big guys. It's that sweet spot where mom and pop are still running those things, where I can go in and do some value add. Really start that portion of the cash flow. Which I listened to a podcast, it was an individual who they had a ton of land that they had no terms. It's just a headache. I would love to have everything under one roof. I can jump into that apartments. Then I have a bajillion other things going on in my head that I want to try. That's the next thing for me. Jill DeWit:                            I'm curious because it sounds like you've always been a cash guy up to this point. You haven't really done any term. It will be interesting to see how it goes. Andrew Peacock:             Yeah. I know that it's going to take capital to get to that cash flow. For me, this entire focus for the past two, three years has been building capital until I can make that leap and actually get some apartment complex. I'm also very interested in the trucking industry for cash flow standpoint. It's a lot of things that's going on in my head that I want to try. Mobile home parts would love to do self storage. All that stuff. All those are potential next moves where it can be big enough to focus on. Jill DeWit:                            Now knowing what you know, just knowing how to buy whatever it is right, the sky is the limit. All you have to do is [crosstalk 00:37:37] Andrew Peacock:             You are so right. Jill DeWit:                            What would I like to be involved in? I'm surprised he hasn't bought us a marina and a bar. Andrew Peacock:             It's coming. It's coming. Steven Butala:                   Yeah, it is. I'll tell you it's hard to beat mobile home parks that are separate APNs and storage facilities from a hands off. It's hard to beat those two types of assets for our personality types. Andrew Peacock:             If you have a mobile home park and you have city water, city sewer in that thing, and you own the actual land ... it's a lot of deals out here where people are selling mobile homes where they don't own the land. You have no control over that lease or the land. That's not what we're talking about. We want to own that 40 acres and then sub divide it into 140 little lots. It's city water, city storage, it's easy. Not easy, but you're only responsible for the land. That's very, very attractive. A lot of people know that too. A lot of big money is going into mobile home parks now. Cap rates are squeezing just like apartment complexes were what? Five, ten years ago. Mobile home parks will be there in five, ten years. Steven Butala:                   That's right. Jill DeWit:                            Right. Steven Butala:                   It's called Land Academy for a reason. Andrew Peacock:             Exactly. We don't own the land. It's awesome. I would love to enter that. Steven Butala:                   That's great man. Jill DeWit:                            This has been awesome. Steven Butala:                   I would love to have you on our live House Academy webinar as a guest, if you're up for it. Andrew Peacock:             Sure. For sure. Anything, I would love to be involved in anything. You just let me know, I'll be there. Jill DeWit:                            I'll make sure you get the invite. Andrew Peacock:             Awesome. Steven Butala:                   We have one today. I don't know what you're doing at ... well you're east coast time, right? Andrew Peacock:             Yeah. I'm east coast. I have two appointments after this. Jill DeWit:                            We'll get you for next week. I'll have them send you the invite. Steven Butala:                   Perfect. Andrew Peacock:             Awesome. That'll be perfect. Steven Butala:                   That'll be great because I think this is going to air next week. Jill DeWit:                            This'll be fun. Steven Butala:                   That'll be great. Andrew Peacock:             Great. What's the end goal for you guys? If you had to say where you wanted to be in 20 or 30 years as far as real estate, as far as accomplishments, as far as any of that? What's the end goal there? Steven Butala:                   I'll be dead in 30 years. Jill won't be. Our whole goal from day one when we started Land Academy was to bring on people just like you, have you guys figure it all out for yourselves and then become your business partner. Andrew Peacock:             Gotcha. Steven Butala:                   Whether it's deal funding, or whether it's what we're calling reverse deal funding. Where we find a deal. Your perfect candidate, if we found either houses or a residential info lots in North Carolina, we would send you the deal, fund it 100%, and if you're up for it, you close it. Whether it's through your attorney or whatever and then we split the whole proceeds. Andrew Peacock:             Easy. Steven Butala:                   That's the whole end game is to get a network of people all over the country doing that. We are. It's working. Andrew Peacock:             Sure. Sure. Nice. I would love ... that Landon side to me is absolutely ... if I could that with houses literally all over the country where you literally send something, we approve it, it goes through the process and we close it. Whatever it may be, I think that's awesome. I agree. Steven Butala:                   You're familiar with Land Tank, right? Andrew Peacock:             Yep. Yep. Steven Butala:                   We're going to release House Tank here in a couple of months. Andrew Peacock:             Really? Steven Butala:                   I was just talking about it. You can go on there as a lender and say, yeah I approve this deal. Andrew Peacock:             Nice. Okay. I'll definitely check it out. Nice. Jill DeWit:                            The funny thing I love, it's going fantastic. Andrew Peacock:             Nice. Steven Butala:                   We'll have our people contact you. I'm confident that you're just a perfect candidate to have an honorary House Academy subscription. He's added so much to the content. Jill DeWit:                            We'll figure it out. I'll see what we can work out. Steven Butala:                   They'll contact you. Andrew Peacock:             Perfect. I appreciate it. Steven Butala:                   Andrew Peacock, amazing. Do you have a website where people can contact you? People are going to contact you after they see this, if you want them to. Andrew Peacock:             You can go to my Instagram for sure. That's probably where I do most of my stuff. I actually post some things. People love the before and after thing. I'll post pictures of what the house looked like when I got it. Then when a buyer finish the rehab and literally do comparisons, it's awesome. People love that stuff. My Instagram is peacock_ac. Carington is my middle name, so AC. That's where I do most of my stuff on Instagram. My website, my company's name is ACP Home Investments. The website is www.acphomeinvestments. That's pretty much it. You can definitely, if you want to reach out and contact me. You can andrew@acphomeinvestments. You'll get to me. I'll definitely respond. Jill DeWit:                            Awesome. Steven Butala:                   Amazing interview Andrew. Thank you. Jill DeWit:                            Thank you so much. Andrew Peacock:             Thank you guys so much. Steven Butala:                   [inaudible 00:42:46] it's been another 20, probably 30 minutes listening to the Land Academy show. Join us next time for another interesting episode. Jill DeWit:                            And we answer your questions. Post them on our online community at landinvestors.com. It is free. Steven Butala:                   You are not alone in your real estate ambition. Amazing talk pal. Andrew Peacock:             Oh man. Thank you guys so much. That was awesome. I always dreamt about the time where I would get to talk to you guys and all that stuff. I never knew how it would go. This was definitely awesome. Steven Butala:                   Dude, we got more out of it than you did, I'm sure of it. Andrew Peacock:             No, no. I love this stuff. It's so much that we can do like with this stuff. You guys literally teach the foundation of how to buy right. If you can buy right with anything, it doesn't matter the asset class. We can take this thing all the way up to hotels if we wanted to. If we know how to buy right, it's literally, it's a no brainer. Steven Butala:                   That's it. Andrew Peacock:             I feel like you'll never starve if you know how to buy. Steven Butala:                   That's it. Jill DeWit:                            That's it. Steven Butala:                   If you don't buy cheap real estate, everything is going to be fine regardless of where you are. Andrew Peacock:             Exactly. Exactly. I'm pretty young. I didn't go through the 2008 crash. This next one is coming in my opinion. I just feel like I'll be okay. It's that comforting feeling like I'll be okay. I'm going to get through that. I don't want to say easily, but I know how to buy property. It's still going to be buyers out there. Some of my top buyers have bought for 20 years plus. They know every cycle. They're not worried about it either. If I can provide a profit, they're going to buy it. Jill DeWit:                            Exactly. Steven Butala:                   It's great to talk to you Andrew. I'm so happy for your success. Andrew Peacock:             Oh man. Thank you guys so much for sure. Thank you. Thank you. I can't say it enough. Jill DeWit:                            Thank you. Steven Butala:                   Talk to you soon bud. Andrew Peacock:             All right. Have a good one. See yeah. Jill DeWit:                            Bye.  

We're tackling a couple of different concepts on this episode, one of those is the idea of feeling unsafe socially then tying it into Graves 4 safety then connecting that to the notion of community then the idea of competition. Recently I've been picking up video games again and game have always been a competition and creative outlet for me. I enjoy the feeling of improving myself and in the process end up finding a sense of community. There are large swaths of online communities focused on improving each other. This only works is everyone is at a similar level, however, that's what keep the community together.  We relate this to Graves-4 in the search for social safety, and sometimes finding that personal sense of safety means being brave. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dopeamine/message

Recently I've become a father. As I go through this journey with my significant other, I've realized that being a parent isn't as bad as most people say it is. I'm so in love with this little person that I helped create. I simply cannot fathom abandoning this little girl. In today's episode, I talk a little bit about how being a parent is just plain awesome!

Episode 2| Playing 4-Square: The 4 ways to reinforce or punish your horse. This week I look into the 4 quadrants of reinforcement and punishment. I scrutinise each quadrant and explain how it can be applied to your horse for good, bad or otherwise. I also highlight some of the key influences I draw my knowledge from (you can find their info below). -- Mark Rashid has authored so many books it's not funny. Recently I've been sinking my teeth into 'Horsemanship Through Life' which not only talks about horsemanship and his life but also how we can all apply his approach to our own practice. I'm now reading another one of his books 'Nature in Horsemanship'. His books are really amazing for not only understanding how horsemanship concepts are applied but also for coming to your own conclusions by looking inwards at your beliefs. Jill Treece from Jet Equi Theory and author of the Equine in Theory podcast has been a favourite of mine for a while and when she started her journey on Positive Reinforcement, I was able to come along with her through her engaging videos and now highly addictive podcast. She talks about her personal experiences with dealing with her troubled horse Zoe and how +R has shaped a new found change. Adele Shaw is the mastermind behind The Willing Equine and is so knowledgable when it comes to understanding horses and applying +R. She is such a wealth of knowledge and her podcast has been a big motivator for me to do the same. -- Follow me! Twitter and Instagram: @Jesseyannalee Youtube: http://bit.ly/JesseyAnnaleeYoutube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jesseyannalee/message

Hey Ponderers! Hopefully you haven't forgotten me yet! These past weeks have been a lot of changes but also a lot of growing. Recently I've realized how most of my life has been living up to expectations and making my loved ones proud. Although it isn't necessarily bad because its helped me get out of my comfort zone, accomplish great things and brought me new opportunities, it has been a lot of pressure and I barely have time to do what I want to do. Once adulting hit, I got more responsibilities added to my plate, I found myself exhausted and not motivated. I felt stuck. It brought me under a cloud. But with how I grew up, my situation, it's not easy to drop everything and deep in my heart I know God put me in this position to prepare me for a great future, but it is also up to me whether I want to continue and learn how to balance everything. In this episode I talk about how I got over these negative thoughts and my reflection thoughts. Work with what you have and make your life you own. Life can make make things you've always wanted to do harder to obtain, but it doesn't mean it's impossible. Everything is a process, it takes time and it is a journey. Don't bottle in your feelings and it's okay to not be strong all the time.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pause-sip-ponder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pause-sip-ponder/support

Recently I've noticed more negative tweets and other posts on social media denouncing begpackers. In case you didn't know, a begpacker is basically a backpacker that is soliciting for funds through panhandling, busking, or selling postcards in order to continue with their travels. I personally have no issues with this as long as noone is being harmed or exploited in the process but their lately there seems to be some open resentment towards this movement. Quick discussion on that then some passport, visa, and other tips in this episode of the podcast. Support the podcast by becoming a patron! Visit my Patreon page to find out more:https://www.patreon.com/FarEastTravelsHelp others discover the podcast by writing a review in the iTunes Store:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/far-east-travels-podcast/id1079513943

Recently I've supported one of my private coaching clients to fill her weekly class with new students from offering a 1-off 'intro class'.Over 2 weeks she:- Enrolled 20+ students in her 2-hour 'intro class'- Attracted 15 brand new students to the intro class with FB ads- Made a $500 profit from the intro class (AFTER the FB ad spend and room rental)- Signed up 9 of the 15 new people into her block of classes- Generated over $1100 additional PROFIT in NEW class payments as a result of the intro class.How would you feel about those sorts of results over 2 weeks?Well, I've got good news for you.I was so excited about the results I helped my client get, that I want to share it with you. Enjoy this longer podcast. (Yup, it goes for over 90 minutes ;)

Hello & Welcome everyone to my first ever podcast. I hope it isn't a total train wreck but here we go. Recently I've started to working on multiple projects, and that I'm ready to start putting out into the world. This is one of them. I'm hoping that creating this podcast will give me a space to do things that are longer format, that can talk for hours will no interruptions or concerns about video limits. For the very first one, we're going over what my experience and motivations behind getting myself into multiple racing worlds has been like. Plus what I plan on accomplishing, and how I feel when it comes to these physical challenges. The fuck it or why not mentality has helped me to over come some serious fears, and stresses in my life. I've been able to accomplish so much because I've just throw myself into this situations a 100%. I know this may not work for everyone, but I do hope on some level, it proves to you all that if I can do it... Trust me, you can as well. It's hell cheesy but it's true. You just have to get over the mental hurdle. Lets party shall we? Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carolyn_w3/ https://www.instagram.com/thatblondegirlspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/reviewsbytheblonde/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9bMgW3P6ETgYX3ndksA4vg?view_as=subscriber

Recently I've been thinking about the problems because faced by network marketers and while riding around in my car, I got fired up to write a few affirmations for people based on what I commonly hear the most that they struggle with. I'm going to call these my Power Affirmations!

Recently I've learned the importance of building one another up. Often times we can overlook what is good and dwell on the things that aren't as they should be. Intrinsic validation is a tool we can use to build bridges with others and correct our own negative thinking when observing others.

Every now and then I start thinking about starting a new business. I guess it's the entrepreneur spirit (or disease) of owning a business that gets me thinking about this. Recently I've had an idea for a business that is stuck in my head, so I decided to free that idea and discuss it in this episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/richard-sanford/support

There are lots of cliche sayings out there that people throw away as simply cliches, but I don't! I do believe everything happens for a reason. I also believe that life happens for us, not to us. When we find ourselves dealing with a hardship, it's ok because that hardship is there to teach us a lesson so that we can reach our highest potential. Recently I've dealt with money woes and I share how I'm leaning into what is happening, how I'm feeling and learning from the situation. If you're at a crossroads in your life, hesitating to make a decision, or dealing with a hardship then take a listen and learn from my experiences and my story. Grab your free 5 minute meditation at nikkigingrich.com/freemeditation Follow me on Instagram @nikkigingrichFind me on Facebook @Stepping Up with Nikki GingrichJoin the FREE working moms Facebook community, Stepping Up for the Working Mom

Recently I've been chatting to my life coach about what defines success and what it means to be a successful person. In today's episode, I have a friend of mine Jaco join me where we talk about what success means to him and what I've recently discovered from going to a Toastmasters evening. I've also had quite a lengthy debate about this topic for the last 2 days with my life coach trying to have an indicator of what measures a successful person. Give us your comments down below if you're on Facebook you can always reach out to me at Eugene would my life and tell me what you think measures a successful person. Also please let me know what you think of the audio does the audio sound better as I have just upgraded my microphone system and I would love some feedback...

What is a 10/10 male? Does he even exist? Is it even possible to become a 10/10 male? Recently I've received a question from a reader asking me what I would consider a 10/10 male. What does he have? Does he have wealth and money? Is he handsome? Does he have a great physique? Is he confident? In today' video we are going to discuss what a 10/10 male looks like and how you can achieve this status. Self-Confidence: How To Become Self-Confident: https://bulldogmindset.com/self-confidence/ On Being A "Nice Guy": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyIKLzbYu4k

Recently I've received an email from someone telling me that he had discovered the secret to socializing. I found that interesting and, well... Opened the email to read it. In fact, I had to agree with "Ben". Differently from what most people believe, the secret to becoming a social person is... Being likeable. In today's video I'm going to discuss the truth behind being a social person and what are the simple steps you can take in order to become more sociable and improve your socializing skills. How To Win Friends & Influence People: https://bulldogmindset.com/winfriendsinfluencepeople Showing Vulnerability Will Make You Strong: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1eG7CdsLUE

Recently I've received kind of a powerful question about being a man. Paul asked me: "Serious question: how important is it to be a “man?” Is it not more important to simply be a person? A good person? Does masculinity and femininity really actually matter? You mention courage as being a masculine trait. Is that not also a trait just as important for women? Is it less important for women to be courageous?" So... How important it is for a man to be... A man? Does it even matter after all? And this is exactly what we will be discussing in this video: if being a man is really important and how it can affect your life as a man (or even as a woman). The Way Of Men Book: https://bulldogmindset.com/wayofmen The Way Of The Superior Man Book: https://bulldogmindset.com/superiormanbook Attracting Women And Becoming A Better Man: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEaRBYF7SrM&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4WvCoCir3GAyWSlUjFH1T2u

In a world before the internet and social media how do you think people made sales? They weren't online 24/7 posting pretty pictures, they took a straight forward approach AND met people in person, formed a connection and boom, they established a fan for life!  In today's world it's easy to assume that the only way to grow your business or brand is via social media BUT all people really want is to form a connection. This can be done in SO many other ways than just social media! Recently I've taken my business back to basics. I've met people in person, I've picked up the telephone, gone for coffee chats and wow has it made an impact!  In today's episode I want you to think about your own strategy, what's working for you, what isn't, what do you enjoy doing and what can you do differently to really establish that connection with people?   Don't forget to connect with me on:  Website: www.thinklikeaboss.co  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinklikeaboss.co/  Email: maggie@thinklikeaboss.co 

"Belief is ESSENTIAL. Science is EMPOWERING." ~Hibiscus Moon Growing up with strong religious beliefs I always thought science was "of the devil", haha. I thought that it was a prideful way of saying, we know more than God and we don't need him. Recently I've come to a better understanding around science. Knowledge is power, not in the sense of having power over others, but power over the mind. Understanding the science behind life's mysteries can empower ones soul and ability to conquer the mind in order to carry out our individual purpose. I'm appreciating the many people who have gone before us and have dedicated their lives to understanding the universe.

When You Think You're A MAN But You're Just A BOY Most people believe that they are men while they are just boys... This is the reality of most men and I can tell you that. Recently I've received a comment on one of my YouTube videos talking exactly about that. The guys posed himself as a successful man, much above woman. But, in fact, he was simply a boy. he was still afraid of talking to women. Who was still afraid of doing a lot of other things... But who wasn't able to admit it to himself. One of the things I talk about the most in this channel is the ability to look in the mirror and tell yourself the truth. Once you're able to do that, this is when you give yourself the room to grow. In today's video, I'm going to share my thoughts on men that think they are men but are just boys and how you can turn your life around by seeing the truth and looking in the mirror. Attracting Women And Becoming A Better Man: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4WvCoCir3GAyWSlUjFH1T2u

I've dodged wearable tech for the past few years, once I got tired of replacing my Fitbit every 3 months. Flawed design really bothers my engineer sensibilities. Recently I've tried another tech, and so far it's REALLY had an impact on my day. -Coach Be Moore #CoachBeDaily #E4A #EatingForAbs #Sedentary #SelfImprovement #Tracking #AppleWatch #Garmin #Wearables

Sometimes you just know when something is off. And that it needs to be fixed, like yesterday. Recently I've been experiencing extremely low productivity and concentration levels - as in the lowest of my life - and it all started when I moved into my new home two weeks ago. Here's a glimpse into what's been going on and what I'm trying to fix it.   HIGHLIGHTS: How my productivity and concentration levels completely dropped when I moved into a new home What some of the problems are, I think What I'm trying to fix 'em   PERMISSION SLIP: I give myself permission to try new, creative solutions. To get outside my comfort zone and try something I normally wouldn't. Download today's permission slip   LET'S CONNECT: Instagram Website The Empowered Boss Lab Try Essential Oils    --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelseabfoster/support

Expected to draw approximately 2,000 participants, the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s (AASHE’s) annual conference is the largest stage in North America to exchange effective models, policies, research, collaborations and transformative actions that advance sustainability in higher education and surrounding communities. The 2018 AASHE Conference will be help October 2-5 in Pittsburgh, PA. In this episode we learn about AASHE and the upcoming AASHE conference by interviewing two members of the AASHE leadership team: Julian Dautremont-Smith, Director of Programs Meghan Fay Zahniser, Executive Director Julian Dautremont-Smith Complete Interview: Tell us a little bit about your personal life and what led you to be doing the work that you're doing today? I got into this work really in high school. I got really interested in sustainability. I picked Lewis and Clark College in Portland based on Portland's reputation as a real sustainability leader. When I arrived at college, I got involved in a number of efforts to improve sustainability on the campus and did a greenhouse gas inventory with an economics professor. And this was before it was very common. We published a guide that others have used now on how to do a campus level greenhouse gas inventory. It's obviously outdated, but that was really my start in looking at campus greenhouse gas emissions. I also led this campaign to buy offsets to make the college meet the Kyoto protocols targets as a campus. Anyway, that was my first foray into the campus sustainability world. As a result of that experience, I was at the founding meeting for what became AASHE, and so I've been involved, in some way, from the beginning. After I graduated from college, I went abroad for a year and when I came back, I was lucky enough to get a position with AASHE. I was the second employee and worked with AASHE for five years before leaving for Grad school at University of Michigan. Then I worked for a couple of years as a chief sustainability officer at Alfred State College in upstate New York. I worked for a year at a consulting firm that does sustainability in higher ed before coming back to AASHE in my current role as director of programs. Anybody who's working in sustainability in higher education is definitely familiar with the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). But give us just a real quick overview of AASHE and what kind of work you're leading. AASHE grew out of another organization called Second Nature, which is another organization that does a lot of work in this space. They got a grant to create a western regional network around 2002. They brought together a meeting of people who are active in campus sustainability. I went to that meeting as a student and formed this regional network. Over time we realized there was a need for an international association or professional association for sustainability practitioners in higher ed, which is different than what Second Nature was doing. So we expanded our scope and became independent and held the first conference in 2006. Our main role is really that professional association type of work. We do all kinds of things to help members learn from one another, and that really is our core work, is connecting members to one another so they don't have to reinvent the wheel on their own campuses. So, the conference is a key part of that. We do regular webinars and workshops that provide other opportunities for members to connect. We have an online resource center. We do an awards program to recognize particularly strong work. And then our flagship program is something called STARS, the Sustainability Tracking Assessment and Rating System. It's a tool that colleges and universities use to measure their sustainability performance and report on it. So all the reports are public and you can see how an institution scored the way they did. You provide a whole bunch of information and that translates to a score that then translates to a rating. So, you can be a STARS Gold or STARS Silver campus, similar to the LEED standard in that respect. A lot of great programs being led at AASHE. The STARS program has been very successful. I remember taking Hawaii Pacific University through that assessment when I was there back in 2012. Let's talk about the AASHE conference today. When's the conference coming up and where's it going to be and what can attendees expect? Conference is going to be October 2-5 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania this year. The goal when we put this conference on is to provide thought provoking and empowering sessions on the full range of topics in campus sustainability. Everything from curriculum to engagement to waste reduction to diversity. We really try to have a comprehensive view of sustainability, and we want attendees to walk away both with new ideas as well as knowledge of how to implement those ideas. The conference is structured around that. So, you'll have an opportunity to hear from several hundred campuses on the work that they're doing and how you might be able to do something similar at your campus. And would you say it is geared more towards students, faculty, staff, or kind of a mix of all? It's really a mix. Part of our role is trying to make sure those different stakeholder groups are working together and there has been, unfortunately, kind of a divide in many ways between the academic community and the operational community. But we see real benefits to greater collaboration. And so at our conference, we really do try to bring both groups together. Students obviously are key drivers of sustainability in many campuses, so having them come in and empowering them is also a key goal of the event. That said, the core group of people who come to the conferences, are probably the paid sustainability staff - someone who's hired by an institution of higher ed to work on sustainability. But we do have a good number of faculty and students as well, a smattering of administrators in other roles in higher ed and then a good chunk of business representatives and nonprofit representatives that work with higher ed institutions on sustainability in some way. Do you know about how many people you can expect this year or how many people came last year? We typically attract a somewhere in the neighborhood of 1,800 folks. So, somewhere in that neighborhood. We have been as high as 2,400. It varies from year to year depending on the location and a variety of factors, but somewhere in that ballpark. So it's a pretty big event. The very first AASHE conference I went to was in Pittsburgh. So excited to have it be held back in Pittsburgh again. A great city and a lot of good sustainability work happening throughout that city as well. Are there tours or anything associated with the conference? There are several. We actually picked Pittsburgh because the convention center itself has a really strong sustainability program, which is something we look for. But in terms of the tours, some of them are focused on the campuses that we work with. So there's a tour of a Carnegie Mellon, Chatham university has a tour of Eden Hall campus, where the whole campus is dedicated to sustainable living. So that's one I think is going to be particularly interesting. University of Pittsburgh's got a tour as well. There is also a tour of the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden. They have a LEED platinum building there and it's just a great site to go see. Julian, so the students, faculty and staff, if you were talking to them right now, what would you say the benefits are of the conference? Benefits are actually pretty similar for all three groups. What we hear a lot is just knowing that you're not alone. Many folks who come to our conference are sustainability change agents, but they're the kind of isolated on their campus in many cases and there's not that many of them. So, coming to our conference is an opportunity to see there are people like you on campuses across the country, and then you get to share with them what you're working on, what your challenges are, discuss common challenges and hopefully work out a solution together. Besides meeting other folks in the field, the other main benefit is really learning from them. We really put together a program that's designed to help build those connections and bring people into connection with leading work that's happening on campuses across the country, so they can do something similar on their campus. There really is an intent not just to like go and listen, but to get some guidance on how to do something on your own campus. One of the biggest benefits I saw was just the networking and the people that you meet. If you're a student interested in sustainability and interested in a career in sustainability, this is just an amazing conference to make contacts. I mentioned Pittsburgh was the first AASHE conference I went to, I think it was 2011, and still to this day I have friends that I met at that conference and actually have a call with one of them later today to talk about some composting projects. From all the conferences that I've gone to in corporate sustainability, higher education, government sustainability, I think AASHE has been the most valuable to me as far as making contacts and making connections that I still keep in touch with. So a huge benefit and a lot of great things to look forward to in October. We're going to end on our final five questions. What is one piece of advice you would give other sustainability professionals that might help them in their careers? In the past couple of years, I started gardening. More than anything I've done, gardening helped to make systems thinking applicable for me. So, in addition to the social, environmental and health benefits of growing your own food, I think there's a really amazing learning opportunity. Just really trying to think through the natural systems that operate in your own backyard and how to work with them to grow food. It's been a tremendous learning opportunity for me that goes well beyond what I learned in several classes on systems thinking and related topics in my graduate program. So I've become a big promoter of gardening as a teaching tool. That's a great point. It reminds me of a previous conversation I've had. One of our past episodes of Sustainable Nation was with Matt Lynch who is the Sustainability Coordinator for the University of Hawaii system. He's a permaculture expert and he made some really great points in that interview about using permaculture skills and systems thinking that he learned from permaculture, and how that helps in his job leading sustainability in a large organization. So, definitely would recommend people check out that interview. What are you most excited about right now in the world of sustainability? I went to a conference earlier this year, put on by the New Economy Coalition, in which AASHE is a member. A lot of work happening in the US around the solidarity economy and trying to redesign economic systems to be more democratic, more just and more sustainable. It blew me away. I was intellectually aware of some of that work, but seeing all of it come together in this conference was really exciting. What I like about it is that it's really about trying to build alternative institutions and have models for what it is we're trying to move towards. I think that is really powerful. Trying to think through, "What would a more democratic, just and sustainable economy look like? How would it work?" I really recommend folks check out New Economy Coalition. They're doing really exciting work. What is one book you'd recommend sustainability leaders read? Don't read the book, read the article instead. Reading widely is really important and trying to understand different perspectives. We all face information overload and I find that in most cases, reading the article or report is going to be more effective than reading the full book because you can read many articles in the same time as it takes to read a single book. Oftentimes, especially with nonfiction, if I read a dozen articles instead of the book, I come away with a more nuanced understanding as a result. So, I really recommend trying to get a diversity of input and perhaps focusing less on the full book. What are some of your favorite resources or tools that really help you in your work? Recently I've been really impressed with a magazine called Current Affairs. Content is always sharp, funny and insightful. It's really helped clarify my thinking on a whole range of big picture issues. So, really strongly recommend folks check out Current Affairs. The other person that comes to mind that I really enjoy reading is David Roberts at Vox website. He's consistently illuminating on energy and climate issues, and I'm always eager to get his take on the latest policy proposals or report that comes out on energy and climate issues. And finally where can our listeners go to learn more about you, your work and the upcoming AASHE Conference and Expo? Everything you could want to know about AASHE is all accessible via our website. It's aashe.org. If you want to follow me, I am on Twitter and my handle is just @JuliandSmith. Meghan Fay Zahniser Complete Interview: Give us a little background on your professional life and what led you to be doing the work that you're doing today? I've been fortunate to have been doing sustainability work my entire career, for 20 years at this point. I started doing sustainability work as an undergraduate student at the University of Buffalo. I went to a meeting about an internship to do a waste audit of the campus and essentially that's what turned my whole life and guided my whole career. So, I spent three years at the university. My title then was environmental educator, but I was a part of a team that created what's now their sustainability office. That was back in the late 1990's. I then had the good fortune of joining the US Green Building Council before anyone knew what the US Green Building Council was. That was back in 2002. I was the 10th employee at the organization, which now has hundreds of staff. So, I rode this early wave of green building and supported the growth of the local chapter movement. I was there for almost six years and then moved to Philly where I had a short stint in the for-profit world doing some LEED consulting and education before I really came running back to the world of nonprofit. I've been with AASHE for almost 10 years now. I've held a few different positions within the organization, including STARS program manager and then overseeing all of our programs as director of programs. I have now been the executive director for almost four years. With our podcast, we interview sustainability leaders in business, government and higher education. Pretty much everybody in higher education is always talking about AASHE. Myself, having worked in sustainability in higher education, I also quickly realized the importance of being engaged with AASHE and the resources you provide. So, before we dive into that and dive into the conference, I'd love to hear your perspective on the importance of the sustainability movement in higher education. It's a really big task that we have in higher education lead the sustainability transformation. That's where AASHE had this vision that if we could have every graduating student from a college or university equipped with the knowledge, the tools and the skills that they need to be able to address sustainability challenges, regardless of their career path, then perhaps we'll be able to create this sustainable world that we're all really hoping for. So, we see higher education as such an opportunity for us to really create that transformation, and not just within the operational components of campuses, but really the opportunity is within crafting and molding the minds of these students that are going to learn and having a sustainability understanding, awareness of the depletion of natural resources as well as the integration of economic and social factors including equity and social justice. We're really hoping that if students are equipped and have that understanding and knowledge base upon graduating from their college or university, that we will be able to see a much faster revolution in terms of this sustainable world that we want to live in. With many of the people I interview, we talk a lot about the UN Sustainable Development Goals and how those are being incorporated in government work, in corporations and how they are aligning their strategy with the SDG's. How is this happening in higher education? How are universities and colleges using or adopting those UN Sustainable Development Goals or helping society in general move towards those goals? From our perspective at AASHE, we felt it was really our responsibility to highlight the SDG's so that there are a lot more support of the sustainable development goals within higher education. I've had the good fortune of being able to travel outside of the United States a few different times in the past year, and the frame that is used in talking about sustainability has been the SDG's and that hasn't necessarily been my experience within the United States since the SDG's launched just a few years ago. But we're really hoping to change that and certainly I think there are a number of different campuses that see the SDG's as such a phenomenal teaching tool for students to help give them a broad and deep understanding of what is sustainability. And certainly that was what brought us to wanting to highlight the SDG's as our theme for our conference this year so that we can bring to light a bit more about these global goals and how countries, and various sectors even outside of higher education, are looking to champion the SDG's. I think higher education has an opportunity not only for advancing SDG's, but higher education really has a role in every single one of the 17 goals. Because we're looking to create the leaders of tomorrow in higher education, there's an opportunity for higher ed specifically to play a role in advancing every single one of the SDG's. So, hopefully our conference and bringing the SDG's to a priority within the AASHE community, I'm hoping to see a lot more enthusiasm and support for an advancement of the SDG's. Speaking of the conference October 2nd through the 5th in Pittsburgh, that city is doing a lot of great work around sustainability so it's great you have some tours lined up. But I want to hear what you are looking forward to. What are you excited about for this upcoming conference? It's a great question and I would say, across all of the staff, the AASHE conference is really like the shot in the arm that we need to continue to feel really motivated and advance all of the efforts that we're doing to try and support our members. I think at our heart, what we try and do as an organization is we really are a convener. We're bringing folks together, and just by providing this space for these few thousand people to come and talk about sustainability in higher education, the ripple effects just by bringing folks together is absolutely tremendous. So frankly, what I get most excited about is that energy that I get and I know that the rest of the staff get as well from our members coming together to talk through challenges, to talk through opportunities to talk through lessons learned and shared experiences. Especially in this day and age when there's no shortage of huge challenges that our world is facing, having like-minded folks coming together to support one another, commiserate with each other is a really, really helpful and nurturing environment. Every year here's at least somebody that comes up to me that I usually don't know, who just says, "Thank you for doing what you do at AASHE.". Because again, we just provide this great opportunity for our members and those change agents at universities and colleges throughout the world. These individuals come to the AASHE conference, they get a shot of inspiration and motivation so they can go back to their campuses and keep doing the good work that they're doing. So, I'm most excited just to be able to connect with our members. For those who have never been to an AASHE conference, could you just give a high level overview of what the conference looks like? Is it a lot of keynotes or a lot of breakout sessions? What does a typical AASHE conference look like? You can expect a couple of different keynotes for sure. Lots of exhibit hall time - meeting with our vendors, the exhibitors, the businesses and nonprofit organizations that come to talk within the trade show. Certainly, there are a lot of concurrent sessions. I'd say on the positive side there are so many different tracks that we are offering and there's something for everybody. The downside being that we often hear the complaint that there's too many good things happening at once. So, that's a tricky challenge there, but you can expect a lot of opportunities for concurrent sessions, educational opportunities, tours, pre-conference, post-conference workshops, a couple of different keynotes and certainly a lot of time in the exhibit hall. But we're also really trying to be mindful of getting folks outside and wanting to have an experience within the city that we're visiting and trying to incorporate some wellness activities. We have yoga and we've done yoga a several different years in a row now. We're trying to get some different activities outside. I think folks can expect a conference with a lot of content, a lot of opportunities for networking and really a conference that's trying to reflect the values that we hold dearly, and offering a lot of different opportunities for not just wellness but really trying to minimize our own sustainability impact through offsets, a vegetarian menu etc. So, we're really trying to make sure that our conference is representative of our values and an opportunity for folks to learn a lot but also have some fun. Having too many good sessions is a good problem to have. I've looked through all of those sessions and I would agree that there's a lot of great content that's going to be available and anybody who's working in sustainability in higher education, you're going to find something that you’re interested in. There's so many different ideas and topics that are going to be discussed. So very much looking forward to that conference. Again, October 2nd through the 5th. We're going to jump into our final five questions if you're ready. What is one piece of advice you would give other sustainability professionals that might help them in their careers? So, I'll just reflect on my own experience. I am somebody that wants to continue learning throughout my career and I've had a number of different trainings that I've attended. The piece that I continue to find incredibly valuable is communications training. Especially given the sustainability work we're doing, we're trying to change mindsets, we're trying to change behavior and with that I think comes a requirement to have some skill around communicating. What are you most excited about right now in the world of sustainability? I think the fact that there is a lot of emphasis on equity and social justice, and the interconnection with sustainability. I think there's still the challenge of hearing the term "sustainability" and equating that with operational components - waste reduction, water reduction etc. But the reality of all of those things being really important, but the social and economic dimensions of sustainability being as important and the emphasis that AASHE has been trying to place on the equity and social justice pieces of sustainability. The fact that that's not unique to AASHE is really exciting to me because I think making the sustainability movement more personal and having it not just to be about the polar bears, that of course we are concerned about, but making it much more relatable within our communities, I'm really pleased that conversation is happening much more so now. What is the one book you would recommend sustainability leaders read? In my career of trying to get people to function at our best selves and to be highly effective people, a lot of the trainings that I've done and that I've experienced a lot of benefit from, and the books that I've read, come back to how I've improved my own communications. So, Difficult Conversations is a book that I have found really helped me in trying to become a better leader and communicator. What are some of your favorite resources or tools that help you in your work? There's plenty of other nonprofit organizations out there that I look to as examples or models of how are they trying to create more value for their community, or how are they trying to be bold and inspiring to their community. But I think also just within myself to stay motivated and stay inspired, it's really a lot of focus on self-care and a lot of running. When asking about what resources I use, running and meditation are a go-to. So while it's not necessarily something you'd Google, and we try and do this a lot at AASHE, is really to try and pay a lot more attention to our health and wellbeing by prioritizing health and wellbeing. I'm hoping our staff, and anybody that we're working with, is able to be that much more of an effective human. So, those are a couple of my own tools that I use for juggling work life balance, but in addition certainly there's a number of other organizations out there that I'd like to look to and see how they're continuing to try advance the sustainability agenda. Where can our listeners go to learn more about AASHE and learn about the AASHE conference? The AASHE website for sure, aashe.org. That's the place where you can go find more about what we do, our conference, our programs, the STARS rating system, which is probably one of our most popular resources. We have an online resource center and a whole bunch of information that you can find on our website that I think will be useful to anyone in sustainability in higher education, whether it's faculty, staff, students, or senior leaders.  

What a crazy week! One of the worst but best. A fever, some poison oak, and a root canal forced me to take another look at my process and how I can serve the Carrot team better. Recently I've found myself wrapped up in agendas and failing to draw the line to what I can "throw away", "hand off", and "what need to be involved in."  I've also been creating strategy systems so our team can understand what I'd like see happen without being so involved. Things that not only drain my energy, but also the team. Most of all, I talk about flipping your risk profile and what that means to me. It can be difficult to take a risky leap from a job that is putting food on the table.  But, if you don't take a chance you're 100% guaranteed to you won't enjoy the benefits of being an entrepreneur.  Enjoy this episode. Giving a rating on iTunes and please listen to other episodes of the !

Recently I've had an opportunity to sit across the virtual table from one of the highest paid super-affiliates the internet marketing space has ever seen and ask them - what's the #1 thing you do responsible for making you 7 figure affiliate commissions? He spent the next 40 minutes explaining to me the most important thing that made him a super-affiliate.

Do you ever get to the end of your day and think ‘WHAT HAVE I DONE TODAY!?’ Yep that’s me and I’m not feeling great about it. DM me on Instagram @MumToMillionaire and let me know if this has ever happened to you. I'm not just going to moan at you in this episode (promise!) I want us to talk about why it's so important to take a break for your own mental health. Recently I've found sitting outside and writing down my emotions in a notebook has really helped me process my feelings. MUM TO MILLIONAIRE LINKS - Business Ebooks for only £1.99 http://mumtomillionaire.com/ebooks - Youtube channel http://youtube.com/vipregnancy - Read my story on the blog http://mumtomillionaire.com/my-story

Recently I've been getting lots of questions about the ketogenic diet, so in this episode I’m going to do my best to lay out all the basics, pros and cons of the diet so you can determine whether it’s something you want to try or not. You'll learn what exactly it is, how to do it, what the benefits are and who I recommend it for. Thanks for listening to the Just Enjoy Health Podcast! We hope you've been both inspired and encouraged by everything you learned today. You can click HERE to check out the show notes for this episode and don't forget to leave a rating and review if you enjoyed the show! Want to make sure you never miss an episode? Hit that "subscribe" button on your podcast app and click HERE to join our email family so you'll be notified whenever a new episode is released. If you have any questions, comments or episode suggestions, we'd LOVE to hear from you! Just email us at drmeghan@meghanbirt.com. And, we'd love to invite you to come join us for conversation and community over in the Just Enjoy Health Facebook group! Click HERE to request access today.

Recently I've been working on building an API in Node. On this episode I want to explain what APIs are and my transition from building them in PHP to Node. Video version: https://youtu.be/XoRtu5M9AiY Episode Links: Feathers: https://feathersjs.com/ Laravel: https://laravel.com/ Taylor Otwell's Twitter: https://twitter.com/taylorotwell Follow me on other platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/sunnysinghio YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SunnySinghTV Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnysingh.io/ New to web development? Check out my course on Skillshare: https://skl.sh/2okjvGm

This week we will be talking about email. Recently I've been working with two products to help me with my email sorting and processing. Then we'll check in with the recovering Wombat Test Subject, who is between projects right now. After that we'll talk with friend of the show Will Frank about how he stays productive. Links for this Episode: Will Frank on Twitter Force Visions : Revisiting the Star Wars Expanded Universe ActiveInbox SaneBox Google Inbox Google Keep Outlook.com Microsoft Excel Office365 Field Notes

Recently I've realized that my workaholism has taken hold of my life... again. However... I also know I have an addictive personality, and I tend to get sucked into ANYTHING I do. Listen to hear how I am combating my workaholism by rewarding myself with other activities. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp357.

It may be a Tuesday, but I'm nobody if not somebody who likes to take chances and buck the trend, so I wanted to go ahead and lay out some Monday Motivation for you guys, TODAY! And, our inspiration for this piece comes from one singular source - the gospel. Recently I've come to the realization that the more I learn about Jesus - his life, his teachings, his sacrifice - the more I'm lead to a destination in my faith that is surprisingly colored with nothing but freedom. Subscribe on YT! tinyurl.com/y9mdfnsl Connect on IG! www.instagram.com/jschultzf3/

Recently I've been getting lots of requests to do remote recording sessions for artists... So I thought I'd walk you through my process for recording in my home studio- and collaborating with artists via the internet. PLUS, I share some tactics I use to not only make my job easier and more convenient, but also to make more money!Check it out! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves. Recently I've observed several conversations related to sisters not feeling like they're where they want to be in their lives. So in today's episode I'm offering 3 questions for anyone who thought their life would look much differently than it currently does. If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory. To keep digging into today's topic and other topics discussed on the podcast, join the Facebook group at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/tribe. If you have questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at podcast@therapyforblackgirls.com. The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession. Make sure to follow us on social media: Twitter: @therapy4bgirls Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls

Recently I've discovered one of the problems with "local" radio, one even I'm guilty of. Good thing is I know how I can help fix it.

I had an epiphany and I'm not sure if I dreamed this, I don't know where it came from. I looked at the previous Mrs. Jacksons (since I have a matching set now) and I noticed that both of them were someone in a situation where I'm going to call it “Damsel in distress.” When I met them, I saw them as a damsel in distress that I could come in on my white horse and save. I was sitting in my bed and I wanted to think about how many women I had ever said the phrase, “I love you” to. I think this is spurred on this idea. Recently I've gone to two conferences in the past month and I'm starting to notice, where I thought my heart was just dead - for lack of a better phrase) I have met a few females that I would like to get to know you better. The bad news is they all live hundreds if not thousands of miles away and in some cases, are young enough to be my daughter, which makes me feel creepy. Let's start off with the very first person I said I love you to. I was 16 years old, does that really count? Well, yeah, it did at the time. And I thought of the very first time I found myself attracted to this person. My very first memory is she was a flag girl. What else do you have to say? She was a flag girl in the marching band and I gave her a ride home after a football game because she was wasted. I remember her passing out. We'll kind of in her head hitting the passenger side window. And I thought, oh my God, she's going to break the window. But what is that? You guessed it. Damsel in distress. The second girl was a very, very brief dating period, but very intense. And you'll notice a pattern here. She was dating somebody who lived far away. It was a long-distance relationship. Which is hilarious when you're all of 16, 17 and I was the friend that she talked to deal with the fact that her boyfriend was far, far away. Yeah, you guessed it. Damsel in distress. The third one I was a late teen now and we worked together. Again, I am the friend that she talks about her boyfriend who lives far, far away. Damsel in distress Number four turned into ex-wife number one who I would like to interview. I think it would be interesting 20 years out now too, to talk about our area of life. Let's just kick back and, and what do you think of if you were to describe Dave Jackson? That's the key. I think these people at one point did know me at one point. Anyway, when I first met her, she had a horrible living situation. Her mom was dating gigantic losers. And she lived in the hood: Damsel in distress. Damsel number five was the nurse (if you’re a regular listener to the show you’ve met her as she became wife #2). When I met the nurse, she explained to me how she had been dating a guy who had cheated on her seven times. Damsel in distress. But when I look back at these women that I said, “I love you” to, I was like, oh my God, they were all damsels in distress. And that's amazing to me, and that’s why I’m podcasting in fie in the morning as I can’t sleep.

Curiosity, patience, and persistence. That's it. Just find any student with those three qualities or variations of those, and learning will be magical. I've found that amplifying these three qualities has become the way I turn average or non-talented students into superstars. A student who is not willing to give up when solving a problem and who will be aggressively curious until they figure it out will appear talented. Recently I've just started telling parents who audition that I'm looking for these qualities and if your child doesn't hold them at the moment, make those the focus and come back. Fingers are never the problem. Always look for the source and start there. Connect with me julian@oclef.com

► The 3 Forms Of Slavery! (That Keeps You From Achieving True Freedom) ◄ I tend to say that there are 3 forms of slavery we all need to go through if we want to achieve true freedom. Recently I've done a video where I talked a little bit about those forms of slavery but, in this video, I'll do a little bit more in depth about all of the three phases and how you can go from one phase to another till you reach maximum level, which is true freedom. Freedom Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4WEx4a1vGivlJ6FQXcCiuR9 Can I Force Someone To Do Something I Want?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwH5GsXn5zY Why You Shouldn't Play The Victim: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRmNtlV4sOA How I Became A Fucking Bulldog And Changed My Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJsZfpwm_Fs

ESTROE on: - Facebook: www.facebook.com/Estroe.official.fanpage - SoundCloud: @estroe HOW I MET THE BASS on: - Facebook: www.facebook.com/howimetthebass - Twitter: www.twitter.com/howimetthebass - Mixcloud: www.mixcloud.com/HowIMetTheBass 3 QUESTIONS to ESTROE: Q: How did you get in touch with electronic music? A: In 1989 I was mainly listening to disco, R&B (Swingbeat) and hip hop. Until a friend of mine who was into house music asked me to go with her to a so called 'house' party. It took me a few rounds of going out to appreciate the music fully. A definite turning point was when she gave me the CD of Quazar - Into the future. I was really impressed by the music, especially the track I've also used for my mix called 'Cycledrops'. Living close to Amsterdam I was able to listen to a few pirate radio shows who were broadcasting house music as well and that's how I got hooked on electronic music. I have stories and memories with all tracks, but I'll highlight a few of them: - Wham: I was a big fan of Wham, at the end of elementary school I performed ' Wake me up before you go go'. I playbacked Shirley from Pepsi and Shirley, the background singers. At the time I also so had a crush on the guy who was imitating George Michael. I remember that this boy later got cancer and I don't know if he ever made it because we all went to different schools. - New Edition: Just fell in love with the whole album when it came out. Hadn't listened to it for years and years until a few years ago I had a gig in Toronto. A new friend called Benny Chang gave me a lift in his car and he had this New Edition and old Bobby Brown cd's on this car stereo. I was so happy driving with him in his car and seeing the skyline of Toronto. I think it's one of the reasons I like Toronto so much. - Janet Jackson: I remember the Janet Jackson concert, I think it was the Rhythm Nation tour. My friend and I had tickets but we somehow forgot the tickets! We had to use all our charms on the security guys and they let us through! - Mr. Fingers Closer: This is one of my first house records, I had to search for it for a long time, I think I finally found it one time when I played in Berlin and visited Hardwax. Q: Besides Djing and producing you´re a real workaholic it seems. You're a teacher, a mental coach, working on a video project. Please give us an insight! A: Having a background as a nurse I'm used to hard work. I've combined nursing and music for a long time until I quit nursing 9 years ago and decided to put all my cards on music. 2 years ago I was asked to apply for a job at a music conservatory that specialises in POP and Electronic Music, as a student coach. I love working there, the students and colleagues are ginving me so much inpsiration and energy! So nowadays I'm also coordinating the E-musicians who do internships at recordings studios etc. And I started giving E-performance lessons to the first year students together with Julien Chaptal who's also teaching. The combination of working at the conservatory and in my studio by myself keeps me in balance. Besides teaching I'm working on my other projects. My label Rosedale Records and I'm also producing my own music and remixes. With a photographer I know I'm making soundscapes for his small video porttraits. It's almost finished and I will share it on my social media then. If you like a preview keep an eye on my Instagram. Q: Which future projects from Estroe and your imprint Rosedale are on the way? A: At the moment I'm also working on a special Rosedale Records live set, combing the visuals from AMMO with Rosedale music. A new release with Toki Fuko with a Brendon Moeller remix is coming out pretty soon. Recently I've also started experimenting with my voice in my productions. But my productions are going a bit slow now a days because I have to focus on so many different things during my week.

What is Emotional Intelligence? According to Psychology Today; Emotional intelligence is the ability to identify and manage your own emotions and the emotions of others. It’s the capacity to be aware of, control, and express your emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically. In other words, Emotional intelligence impacts your thinking and behaviour when dealing with your clients and is a crucial part of building client relationships. In this episode of the Resourceful Designer podcast, I discuss how to be aware of your emotional intelligence and use it to grow your design business. Be sure to listen to the podcast for the full story. Emotional Intelligence and your design business. It’s a given that client satisfaction and their repeated business is based on their emotional connection to you the designer. If a client likes you, they are more likely to hire you again for future projects. That’s why Emotional Intelligence is something you should be aware of at all times. There are many different aspects involved when building relationships with your graphic design clients. Emotional Intelligence plays a major role in that process. Being aware of your Emotional Intelligence means being aware that emotions can impact your behaviour and can impact other people’s behaviour, both positively and negatively. Learning how to manage those emotions, both your own and those of other people, is a key part of building relationships with your design clients. Here are a few tips for improving your emotional intelligence: Learn to be self-aware of your own emotions. Think about how your emotions have affected the way you react in various situations. If you are the type of person who is always on the defensive you need to learn to recognize and control these emotions. Take responsibility for your feelings and behaviour. When criticized or challenged, rather than taking offence ask yourself, “What can I learn from this situation?” If you lash out it will affect your client’s emotions. Likewise, if you hurt someone’s feelings, offer a sincere apology. Learn how to respond to a situation rather than react to it. Reacting typically involves an emotional behaviour, whereas, responding involves deciding how you want to behave. All client interactions should be conducted in a technology-free environment. Avoid distractions from text messages, emails, and voicemails, and give customers your undivided attention. Distractions create negative emotions in your clients. Take a moment to consider your actions before speaking or acting. This can help you manage your emotions and help you be more thoughtful and less emotional when responding to a situation. It also makes you look more impressive when your client sees you take the time to ponder their questions and comments. Increasing your empathy can go a long way in relationship building. Practice understanding why someone feels or behaves in a certain way and communicate that understanding to them. Practice makes perfect If the above is something you struggle with, try scheduling a couple of minutes at the end of the day to reflect on your daily actions and how you handled yourself. We all learn through actions. Think back on your client interactions and try to identify areas you could have done better. The relationships you build with your clients are the most important part of your design business. As I said in episode 85 of the podcast which was titled Reel in Repeat Clients, a client would much rather work with a good designer they like, than work with a great designer they don’t like. If you learn to identify and master your Emotional Intelligence you will become the designer your clients like. Do you struggle with your Emotional Intelligence? Let me know your goals by leaving a comment for this episode. Questions of the Week Submit your question to be featured in a future episode of the podcast by visiting the feedback page. This week’s question comes from Travis I just finished the episode on hourly rates, and you brought up the niche topic. I target the church/ministry niche, personally, and have several years' experience in this niche. However, it's a niche that typically is not willing to pay standard rates (because they are usually non-profit). The idea of charging more in this niche seems impossible. Do you have any experience with working for non-profit clients, or any feedback on how to develop good quotes for those in the non-profit sector? Recently I've been asking them first to let me know what they have budgeted, but they often have no idea what to expect, or simply don't know what to budget. I try to help them come up with a good number, and then I adjust how much time I spend on the project accordingly. To find out what I told Travis you’ll have to listen to the podcast. Tip of the week Hand Written Thank You Cards. A great way to solidify your client relationships is by sending them a hand written thank you card after a project is completed. Not only are hand written cards a great way to stand out and be remembered, but they offer another opportunity for you to show off your design skills to your client. Most people are not used to receiving personal correspondence through the mail anymore. This simple tip will go a long way to establishing your business as one that goes that extra step. Subscribe to the podcast Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Google Play Music Contact me Send me feedback Follow me on Twitter and Facebook I want to help you. Running a graphic design or web design business all by yourself isn't easy. If there are any struggles you face running your design business please reach out to me. I'll do my best to help you by addressing your issues in a future blog post or podcast episode here at Resourceful Designer. You can reach me at feedback@resourcefuldesigner.com

Welcome to the Truly Myrtle podcast!In episode 56 I'm chatting about my mood board, I'm looking for a structure for my capsule wardrobe and I'm sharing some resources to figure out our style.Do you want a podcast link and show notes sent to your email box every week? Sign up here!Come and join the Ravelry thread to join in the Capsule Wardrobe Adventure chatter.MOOD BOARDI mentioned Tui birds - they are one of my favourites of the NZ native birds with such a glorious call.I really like Hahnemühle Sketch & Note books - they're made from lovely art paper, come in packs of 2 and are very reasonable. I use the A4 size.FINDING STRUCTURE FOR YOUR CAPSULEThe most well-known way to structure a capsule wardrobe is probably Project 333. Thirty three items of clothing for 3 months. It sounds like a neat way to roll with the changing seasons.I'm drawn to the Sudoku method promoted by Colleen Hammond. Sixteen items that can all mix and match to create 10 coordinated outfits. Here's the basic template.Lucky Lucille (Rochelle New) has been working on her #makenine for the last few years. Check out #2017makenine on instagram to see what nine items people are working on this year.FINDING YOUR STYLEI thoroughly enjoyed Carol Tuttle's course Live Your Truth and learned a lot about myself. I discovered I'm a type 3 and it was liberating to hear my embarrassing quirks are very normal traits of a type 3 ;)Recently I've been following Stasia (Stay-sha) Savasuk from thriftmepretty.com. Her enthusiasm is infectious and I really enjoy her layered, bouncy but feminine style. She runs courses to help you find your style too.Thanks for listening!Have a great weekend,Love Lib xxx 

This episode's question is: Can you please lend advice as to how a person in the Leadership role can encourage the passions of a team, (as a whole, and as individuals) while ensuring emotion based actions are not the end result? Recently I've had numerous team members confusing the passion for a project with their own emotionally based actions within the project. Example: Some team members have disliked decisions [I have] made, and in their protests of the decisions, acted from emotions, throwing forth behavior that could be considered immature; [things like] "I will quit if you don't agree. This is who I am and how I act. It's passionate, which you said is, good!" How [do I] put forth the concept of passion for the project versus individually based emotions? The talk referenced and grossly misattributed was "Passion is

Recently I've seen a reverse form of discrimination where whites are being vilified based on their skin color. Others are under attack for their religious affiliations. Liberals, conservatives, and law enforcement are being categorized and targeted as well. "I don't like being judged based on the color of my skin or my beliefs. It's unfair, especially coming from those who have been discriminated against for generations." But is there a upside to this new trend?This show is brought to you by Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Today on the 5: Recently I've seen some technology developments that seem to indicate that we might be moving out of the 'peripherals bad' era.

Recently I've had a bit of an internal battle about how to be my truest self while also catering to other people in my life. In this episode I speak through my thoughts of how to be yourself, what it brings and what being your true self can do for you.

It's the question you hate to ask but may inevitably face: When Should I Leave My Job? This week, a listener wonder just that when a promising opportunity arises even though they weren't even looking to leave their current job. I've currently been with my employer for 2 years, and I'm really content with where I am currently at my employer. Recently I've been contacted by a recruiter. We discussed some information, and I basically told him I'm happy where I am but if the ideal position opened up I'd be willing to take it. Well, he got me 2 interviews this coming week. I'm hesitant at taking them because I'm not really actively looking for a job change. Just wanted to put the feelers out there to see if I gauge any interest. See what's new in the industry and what not. So my question to you is how do you know when it's time to move on from a company? Announcements: We’re happy to announce that we’ve been featured on iTunes in the ‘Black Voices in Business’ podcasts. Be sure to check it out. You can also helps us reach an even larger audience by leaving us a five star review. Thank you all for the continued love and support! Looking for more career development and debt freedom tips? Join our email list at PaychecksandBalances.com/email for exclusive content including show updates, digital giveaways, and more. We don’t spam. We just keeps it real. Yes, keeps. LIKE us on Facebook.com/PaychecksandBalances or follow us on Twitter @PayBalances! Have an anonymous question? Drop a question at ask.fm/PayBalances. Our only request: Please be respectful.

*Note: In this podcast I mention a social psychologist whom I couldn't remember. I realized that I was actually thinking of the work of Carol Dweck, but it wasn't actually her research I was referring to.   Recently I've been thinking a lot about a certain topic in parenting. And the topic revolves around how often we as parents use the "I am the parent" card in various forms or fashions. Sometimes we literally say that out loud, and other times we are just thinking it. You may have your own version, but I hear something to this effect quite a bit in my counseling sessions with parents and their adolescents.   And when I hear this statement (or some version of it) coming from a parent and said to their kid, what I essentially hear is, "What you have to say, think, believe, etc, doesn't matter." It basically cuts off any form of understanding or connection in that relationship, and I believe will eventually lead a kid to disrespect and rebel from their parents authority. Nothing communicates a lack of worth more quickly than basically not listening to those we are in relationship with.   I've been thinking about this a lot because on several occasions I've seen parents do a great job of really seeking to understand their kids in session...and it changes everything. Literally. One of the reasons I'm able to do it in session so easily with adolescents is because I'm not their parent, and the emotional connection is very different, and not highly charged. But with my own kids, I often find myself not taking the time to slow down and listen to what they have to say.   Listening to our kids is so important, and though there are times to make decisions as a parent and want follow through without any type of pushing back from them, there is also a really healthy exchange that takes place when kids ask and demand that we as parents give them answers. This is especially true the older the kid gets. And I think we actually do them a disservice when we just excuse their questioning, and we end up not really preparing them for the future. We need to help our kids understand why we make the decisions we make so they have a compass by which to make their own decisions. We need to show them that understanding and empathy and connection are important. In this episode: I talk about the importance of kids questioning are authority and decision making. I talk about why this questioning can lead to understanding and empathy and connection. I talk about how we as parents help model decision making skills and understanding by going through this process with our own kids.   Please listen and subscribe to my podcast in the following places, and then leave a comment letting me know what you liked about the show, or what guest you would like to hear from. Thank you so much for your support. iTunes -- Stitcher Player FM -- Libsyn Link to Episode 68 Resources Mentioned in the Episode Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck   I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Plano, Texas. I work with individuals, couples, and families regarding a number of issues from marriage therapy, anxiety, depression, infidelity, faith, relationship strengthening, and a whole lot more. If you are interested in scheduling a session with me, or having me out to speak, please contact us via email or phone (469-304-9022).

Recently I've been doing a lot of resawing on my bandsaw. Resawing is a great way to get thin material for a project versus wasting away the material by simply running it through a thickness planer or purchasing it pre-thicknessed (which probably means it's been sitting around for a while and is bowed or warped by the time you get it). In episode No. 491 "Resawing options" I had shared different ways I know of to resaw thicker material, but I didn't go into the details, especially when it came to my techniques on the bandsaw. And that's what we're doing on today's show, talking about how I resaw and a few tips on what I do to get my bandsaw all set up for it. Tools in today's show: Steel City Tool Works 14-Inch Band Saw Kreg Bandsaw Fence Woodslicer resaw blade Help support the show - please visit our advertisers

Recently I've been doing a lot of resawing on my bandsaw. Resawing is a great way to get thin material for a project versus wasting away the material by simply running it through a thickness planer or purchasing it pre-thicknessed (which probably means it's been sitting around for a while and is bowed or warped by the time you get it). In episode No. 491 "Resawing options" I had shared different ways I know of to resaw thicker material, but I didn't go into the details, especially when it came to my techniques on the bandsaw. And that's what we're doing on today's show, talking about how I resaw and a few tips on what I do to get my bandsaw all set up for it. Tools in today's show: Steel City Tool Works 14-Inch Band Saw Kreg Bandsaw Fence Woodslicer resaw blade Help support the show - please visit our advertisers

Recently I've been asked quite a few questions about Patreon (the thing I mention at the start of every podcast). I hope this clears up some of the FAQs including - What is it?Why am I using it?How does it help the show continue?What does it mean to me?How can I donate?Why is it in dollars?If you have any more questions please feel free to email me - simon.m.caine@gmail.comIf you can donate please do here - https://www.patreon.com/AskTheIndustryPodcast?ty=hIf you'd like to sign up to the newsletter for the podcast / my upcoming book you can do that here - http://bit.ly/ThisIsSimonCainesMailingListAnd if you'd like to join the Facebook Group you can find it here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/AskTheIndustryPodcast/Thanks for listeningSi See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

AIR DATE: September 12, 2013 at 7PM ETFEATURED EXPERT:  & FEATURED TOPIC: "Cyclical Ketogenic Diets For Health And Performance" At the recent 2013  in Atlanta, Georgia last month, Jimmy Moore was the moderator of a fantastic panel of experts addressing the topic "Ketogenic Diets & Exercise Performance" featuring a star-studded line-up of Paleo fitness studs that included Robb Wolf, Mark Sisson, Ben Greenfield and Jamie Scott. The general consensus by most of these top names regarding the future use of the ketogenic approach for exercise and general health is the idea of regularly cycling in and out of ketosis to experience the maximum benefits. This is something that our expert guests this week know just a thing or two about. They are an exercise scientist, nutrition expert, and the author of The Carb-Nite Solution as well as  named  and a board-certified family physician from Gilbert, Arizona named . These two knowledgeable men were here in Episode 45 of "Ask The Low-Carb Experts" addressing the issue "Cyclical Ketogenic Diets For Health And Performance." TENDERGRASS FARMS GRASS-FED/PASTURED MEATS:NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: THE WHITE CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY QUEST BAR:NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE:  Here are some of the questions we address in this episode: PEGGY ASKS: I see no reason why I should "cycle" in and out of ketosis. That seems a bit ridiculous to me, actually, when my performance is so fabulous remaining in ketosis virtually all the time. It's been truly miraculous for me. What added benefits will I get from going out of ketosis on occasion rather than simply staying in a constant state of ketosis for my exercise performance? ALAN ASKS: Dr. Peter Attia on his “Eating Academy” web site (http://eatingacademy.com/nutrition/ketosis-advantaged-or-misunderstood-state-part-i) says that research shows "someone in nutritional ketosis – even if eating zero carbohydrates – still has about 50-70% of a normal glycogen level, as demonstrated by muscle biopsies in such subjects." I have been on a ketogenic diet myself since May 2013. And as a recreational athlete, I like to do long endurance runs of 13+ miles at a time. Sometimes my runs are great, but other times the performance is poor and I bonk near the end. It feels like I have depleted my muscle glycogen stores at this point. What strategies would you recommend that I do to boost the muscle glycogen prior to going on a long run while on a ketogenic diet? ADAM ASKS: Is there such a thing as bulking up on a ketogenic diet? If you can’t bulk up in the traditional sense, then can you at least build muscle or see body recomp changes using a ketogenic approach? JERIS ASKS: I do a lot of Bikram Yoga and I've been on a low-carb, high fat ketogenic diet for several months. I noticed at first I was getting that ammonia smell and bonking near the end of the 90 minutes. I tried loading up on different carbs and experimented with this on several occasions. A bunch a fruit right before, sweet potatoes the night before--nothing worked. Finally, I heard Ben Greenfield talking about MCT oil and I was already putting that in my coffee in the morning. So I tried putting it in my water for the yoga and amazingly I could do the whole class with no carbs and without bonking or getting the ammonia smell. Maybe I just wasn't getting enough calories of any kind or I was eating too much protein. My question is this: Is it okay to use MCT oil daily in order to stay in ketosis? I guess cycling in and out would mean back-loading with a sweet potato or some other "safe starch" once or twice a week. I'm not doing that right now, I'm just eating a bunch of veggies and a little bit of berries for carbs, so I THINK I'm staying in ketosis. If you stay in ketosis, then won't you become fat adapted more quickly? DENNIS ASKS: If someone is engaging in a 24-hour intermittent fast a couple of times a week, then should they break the fast with starches? LINDA ASKS: I am a 50-year old female runner who has been running for nearly three decades. I’ve always eaten carbs and low-fat protein 5-6 meals a day up until a year and a half ago when I started to lower the carbs and up the fat. I am at a healthy weight, but found that adding the fat made me feel so much better. I’ve been eating mostly Paleo with a little bit of dairy. I’ve really enjoyed listening to the ketogenic success stories of athletes like Ben Greenfield, Vinnie Tortorich, and of course Jeff Volek and Dr. Steve Phinney. My question is how is this working for the ladies? Even all the male podcasters have female co-hosts that seem to whisper in the background that they need more carbs, especially when they race or train at high intensity. I will admit, when I posted to Ben about how many carbs to eat when training for a half marathon, he said at least 100g on high volume days and scale back on rest days. I know eating for leanness and eating for performance are two different goals, but I would like to hear more about low-carb performance for women, especially at you get older. DAMON ASKS: If someone ate a cyclical ketogenic diet but never got blood ketone levels to a significant level, then it seems to me that they would be in no man’s land where they have no ketones for energy but are also carbohydrate depleted. How can someone with this issue of low ketones and depleted carbohydrate stores figure out how to increase ketones to improve their health and performance? LAWRENCE ASKS: Keifer says that staying on a ketogenic diet for too long can lower your testosterone levels. But low-carb researchers like Dr. Steve Phinney and Dr. Jeff Volek never mention this as a long-term problem for people in a constant state of nutritional ketosis. On what basis does Keifer make this claim? JASON ASKS: Is a cyclical carb strategy REALLY necessary for everyone or is it more dependent on the specific kind of activity you are engaging in? I stay in a constant state of ketosis and run 20 hour/week as well as hit the gym twice weekly. I never feel low on energy and actually feel great pretty much all the time. In fact I do NOT like the feeling I get when I am kicked out of ketosis. In light of this, is there some unknown performance reason why I should be cycling in carbohydrates into my diet? And if I do decide to add in some carbohydrates, how do you determine the correct quantity so you don’t prevent keto-adaptation from taking place? MINDY ASKS: I’m a 47-year old female who weighs ~175 pounds and I want to lose body fat. I’ve been on a Paleo/low-carb plan for about 3 years and I swing kettle bells a few times a week for exercise. I am currently attempting to do my own version of Kiefer’s CarbNite plan with a very low-carb, higher fat program for six days followed by a smaller carby snack, carby dinner, and ice cream on day 7. I’ve had blowout CarbNites before and then end up spending the next 6 days just losing what I gained from that event which is why I'm scaling back on them. Also, I initially did your high protein protocol and started gaining weight. I have found that much lower protein and higher fat just works and feels better for me. What, if anything, would you advise I change about the way I’m implementing a cyclical ketogenic diet? DAMON ASKS: What is the maximum amount of time that you suggest being low-carb before beginning to cycle in and out of ketosis? Other than diabetes, are there any other conditions that may prevent someone from getting into ketogenesis if they are eating low-carb, high-fat? MARK ASKS: What is the relationship between ketogenic cycling frequency, the amount of workload during exercise, and lowering body fat percentage if your goal is continual fat loss? GREG ASKS: Does Kiefer or Dr. Patel promote using tools like blood glucometers or blood ketone meters along with the carb back loading protocol? I am particularly interested in the context of someone like myself who is around 15% body fat while doing heavy lifts like back squats, deadlifts, bench presses, and military presses a few times per week. Is there a particularly good way someone could use these meters to optimize and individualize things like carbohydrate intake post workout? PAUL ASKS: On The CarbNite Solution, is it possible to kick start things by lowering your protein intake down to the bare minimum needs perhaps around 30-40g a day? If so, is this something you’d do for 6 of the seven days or just a few of them? DEBBY ASKS: I'm currently using the CarbNite Solution protocol and an avid baker using coconut oil and coconut milk predominantly in my baking. I live a primal/Paleo lifestyle and limit my carbs to rice, sweet potatoes, and other real food starchy carb sources. I have heard that combining MCT oil with carbs, like sweet potatoes, raises insulin levels. If this is true, then would using coconut oil with other clean carbs such as the ones I listed above do the same? And if so, is there a limit to how much coconut oil to consume with our carbohydrate on a CarbNite plan? JULIE ASKS: I am a 34-year old female currently following the CarbNite Solution program. I had gestational diabetes with both of my kids 2 and 3 years ago. At my heaviest weight I was 260 pounds and my fasting blood sugar level was about 104. I gradually reduced carbs and finally discover CarbNite Solution that helped me get down to 185 pounds with an 84 fasting blood sugar in the morning and 5.4 A1c level. However, my blood sugar sometimes goes up to 97-104 on other mornings. Is this something to be concerned with? Should I consume less carbs on my CarbNite until my readings return to normal the next morning? Or am I just overthinking this? JOS ASKS: I'm a 34-year old female and just started weight training about almost a year ago. I am 5’5” and weigh 110-112 pounds with about 19% body fat. My goal is to increase muscles while minimizing fat gain. My current workout program mainly focuses on basic lifts such as a glute bridge, squats, deadlift, push and pull. I've been on CarbNite Solution for almost a year and have lost a good amount fat and gained a bit more muscle. I used to be that skinny fat Asian girl. Recently I've just started to increase my training intensity by going a bit heavier in weights. I heard that once you increase the workout intensity that we need to increase our carb re-feeds during the week, as opposed only having it once a week. What do you consider “working out with intensity” and why can't we just increase the amount of carbs in our once a week carb re-feed CarbNite instead of eating more carbs during the week? Or do you think I should start switching to your other protocol, Carb Back Loading?

One of my favorite finds when it comes to project planning was the acronym SMART. It stands for specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-sensitive. Recently I've learned of additions to the acronym to make it SMARTER, to include evaluate and reassess to the SMART goal planning process.I use the SMART criteria specifically during my planning phase of any project, for writing out my project descriptions thoroughly. For example, before I used SMART criteria for my goals, I would write a goal as: Increase company's third quarter revenue. Now, using the SMART goal format, the revised goal is written as: Empower sales managers to implement our sales/marketing plan to increase company's third quarter revenue by 15% in the southeast region to determine annual bonuses, by dedicating one day of every week to the team. By its face, it's certainly much longer than the original, but more importantly, the detail with which the goal is defined, it allows me to view my Projects list with no question about the mission, vision and general action plan for how I'm going to complete this project. It answers the questions of why, what and how, so you can get to work, motivated and ready for action. I hope writing SMART goals becomes a useful tool (and regular productive habit) for you in getting more of your important, not-urgent projects accomplished.

Episode 44New Zealand HuntingThen I'll never visit Las Vegas. Hello, welcome to episode 44 of Jay Wont dart's podcast, where I talk about sad parts of New Zealands culture. My intro was from This Week In Tech episode 211. Recently I've been covering a lot of New Zealand news stories, I hope to help this information get out. Right now there are a lot of "white baiters", people who go out catching tiny fish known as "white bait" in nets along riversides. What we in New Zealand call Whitebait is actually the juvenile form of a certain kind of fish, not sure how to say the name, Galaxiid. The babies, White Bait as they are known, look like slimy little white worms. In Southland, a fairly rural area, its a big thing to go out "white baiting", a bunch of guys will go out to "the river" and catch these baby fish in nets. I find it revolting, but it seems to be a cultural thing here, and its nearly impossible to get people to agree that they are standing about a river, getting drunk, all to catch tiny little baby animals in nets. The newspapers and local business market for White Baiters, its just an accepted part of Southland life.In New Zealand, its fairly common, or at least portrayed in NZ popular culture to be common, to go out hunting. I doubt the average New Zealand bloke goes out hunting a few times a year, but its part of our image, as being tough hairy men, all New Zealand men are portrayed as big strong hunters, even when catching baby fish in nets. The most commonly killed animals would probably be deer, ducks and pigs. For this episode , Ill mention all three. I have opinions from two other vegans to play on this episode, as well as many sound clips from youtube and New Zealand news stories.To start off, heres some great advice comes from fishandgame.org.nz , a government body regulating hunting."Now comes the fun part, gutting it, drawing the bird, eviscerating it, whatever you want to call it. Grab that sharp knife and make 2 cuts. The first is in the throat area. This is so you can poke the hose or tap into it and flush the cavity out. The second cut is from below the breastplate bone toward the anus" Sound like fun to you? The fish and game site even has a youth section, its kind of like a rugged boy scouts image, the idea of kids who know how to live off the fat of the land, so to speak. Its pretty sick, getting kids indoctrinated that hunting=good at a young age. Its a shame these kids arnt playing more violent video games, otherwise they might have learnt that hunting isnt something to be proud of , . Well said Solid Snake.My first clip, is about pig hunting, I'll play back some of the sounds.In one form of pig hunting, a pack of dogs track down a wild pig, then bite onto it any way they can, to hold the pig. Then a so called "pig hunter" will walk over, and cut the pigs throat.In some forms of pig hunting, the hunters shoot the pig, I guess they need to shoot the more dangerous larger boars. But, in many of the videos I saw on YouTube, the big brave hunters rely on a 5-10 dogs to find, chase and catch the pig, and hold it down for the big brave hunter, as he cuts its throat. Sometimes, the pig manages to fight back. When they do, I bet the hunters act as though the pig's broken the law "hey mate, you're not meant to defend yourself, you should just let us kill ya mate!"Heres an example of that, some idiot hunter had his finger bit by the pig, and yeah, its bleeding quite a lot, but its hardly equal to the damage done to the pig. Listen to him bitch about it.So, when hes surrounding a single Labrador sized pig with a bunch of dogs, with a bunch of his friends, and hes complaining that the pig bit him on the finger? Dude, you're trying to cut its throat, why should it make it easy for you?I asked for some help making this episode, and my friend Linda sent me a few pictures of injured pig hunting dogs. Heres what Linda has to say.Thank you Linda for helping me with this hunting episode.Some of these hunting videos I've got from YouTube have good production, with titles and different effects edited in. Some are set to music, making out a good time with rock music, or a large dramatic piece you may recognise, set to southland duck shooters. Those are real gun shots, not sound effects.When you are out hunting, you are not meant to be drinking alcohol, but I would assume that most duck shooters etc do. Even tv pieces have highlighted "the boys havin' a few" as they stand around all day in camo gear, waiting to kill a small bird. This is just one of many mainstream news pieces about hunting in New Zealand, I really dont know why people want to go out hunting if this is anything what its really like.Another person to get back to me about this episode was my good friend Sam, from http://nzdairy.webs.com/ . Thank you very much Sam, Im always glad to have you on my podcast. You can see one of Sams websites at nzdairy.webs.com.I have two further clips. This one is from a local Southland TV station, Cue.So that just goes to show that its a fairly traditional to hunt among many rural families, but that doesnt make it acceptable to me.This is a Campbell Live piece about making your own meat, apparently more common because of meat being too expensive at the local supermarket. I honestly doubt that many people in New Zealand hunt for all their meat, but maybe to the hunters it seems that way.Kinda sick hearing that resturant guy at the end promote wild game meat as "responsible, organic" and as "controlling pests". This is what animal welfare has given us, a load of ways to describe a nice way of killing animals. Some animals are pests? Why, because they want to eat a bit of grass, a couple leaves off a tree or two? Get real, its not like they are dumping toxic waste into rivers.The point of this episode has been to highlight hunting in New Zealand. Its not a very normal thing in this country, I dont think most people go out hunting, but its still seen as something to be proud of, catching baby fish in nets, training dogs to viciously grab pigs by the testicles, and shooting at cute little ducks. I really hope our attitudes change away from this, and that we learn to give animals the respect they deserve.My outro will be a remix of a certain clip from Trading Spouses, Bacon is Good for me.Thank you for listening.You can find the script for this episode, as well as downloads for every episode of Jay Wont darts podcast at jaywontdart.blogspot.comIf you want to contact me, even just to say you listened, send an email to jaywontdart@gmail.com, j a y w o n t d a r t @ gmail.com, I'd appreciate it.Have a super happy day, bye.sources======="now comes the fun part" fish and gamehttp://www.fishandgame.org.nz/Site/Harvest/Ducks.aspxpig hunting http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shPLfGjEF5wcue tv footage duck shootinghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeFCuaJ4K-0kill your own dinner campbell llivehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBwf1XzxNkwpig bitehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Cg-rPpQFoYduck carnagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_Pao5GJYYI