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We're halfway through May, and let's be real - this spring market isn't what most realtors hoped for.Deals are dragging. Offers are few. Listings are sitting. Buyers want to move but are hesitant. Sellers want premium pricing, but the market won't support it. And agents? They're feeling stuck - and their income is showing it.So in this episode, we're not ranting - we're resetting.I'll show you how to generate momentum even when the market's slow, how to lead when your clients are frozen, and how the best agents are still getting deals done when nothing seems to be moving.Plus, I share some personal reflections from the recent TRREB Realtor Quest Conference - including a real talk breakdown of what worked, what didn't, and what it all says about the state of the industry.If you're feeling stuck, this one's for you.

Our guest in this episode, is Dr. Jeff Gross, a pioneering neurological surgeon turned regenerative medicine specialist, is passionate about helping people live healthier, more vibrant lives. He shares his journey from traditional medicine to a holistic approach, emphasizing the importance of health span over lifespan. Key points discussed include:* Prioritize health span: Focus on quality of life, not just quantity of years.* Combat inflammation: Adopt lifestyle habits to reduce cellular stress.* Activate natural healing: Leverage sleep, exercise, and nutrition for regeneration.Listen to the podcast for the full conversation.Unlocking Longevity: Dr. Jeff Gross on Extending Health SpanWhen you listen to Dr. Jeff Gross in conversation with Jürgen Strauss, you quickly realize this isn't just another chat about living longer. It's a masterclass in living better for longer—a distinction that's both subtle and profound. Dr. Gross, a pioneering neurological surgeon turned regenerative medicine specialist, brings a refreshing blend of scientific rigor and practical wisdom to the table.At its heart, this conversation is about empowering listeners to activate their body's natural healing and longevity mechanisms. Dr. Gross and Jürgen Strauss explore not just how to add years to life, but how to fill those years with health, energy, and meaning.Key Takeaways* The distinction between lifespan and health span is crucial; the goal is not just to live longer, but to live healthier for longer. [0:01:30]* Chronic inflammation is the common pathway for most age-related decline; suppressing it is central to healthy longevity. [0:05:30]* Regenerative medicine leverages both ancient wisdom and modern science, focusing on natural healing, stem cells, and anti-inflammatory strategies. [0:07:00]* Sleep, exercise, and hormesis (beneficial stress) are foundational for activating the body's own regenerative capacity. [0:16:00]* Nutrition, especially minimizing processed foods and sugars while prioritizing protein, healthy fats, and micronutrients, is medicine for longevity. [0:36:00]* Anyone, regardless of current health, can benefit from adopting small, consistent longevity habits. [0:29:30]The Journey from Neurosurgery to Regenerative MedicineDr. Gross's professional journey is as inspiring as it is instructive. He began in the high-stakes world of neurosurgery, but it was his patients' questions and needs that nudged him toward regenerative medicine. He realized that fixing what's broken isn't enough; true healing means addressing the root causes. This shift wasn't about abandoning science, but about expanding it—embracing both cutting-edge research and time-tested wisdom from around the world. [0:01:30]The Science of Aging: Inflammation, Stem Cells, and the Body's Natural WisdomDr. Gross has a gift for making the complex simple. He explains that chronic inflammation is the silent saboteur of healthy aging, quietly eroding our vitality. Stem cells, meanwhile, are the body's natural repair crew—ready to leap into action if we give them the right environment. He draws on both modern biochemistry and ancient traditions, showing that the best solutions often blend old and new. [0:05:30] [0:07:00]Practical Strategies for Extending Health SpanWhat's truly empowering is how actionable Dr. Gross's advice is. Sleep, exercise, and hormesis (those little, beneficial stresses like cold showers or fasting) are all within reach. He doesn't preach perfection; instead, he encourages small, sustainable changes that add up over time. It's about building habits, not chasing hacks. The message: start where you are, and keep moving forward. [0:16:00] [0:29:30]Nutrition as Medicine: What to Eat, What to Avoid, and Why It MattersFood, in Dr. Gross's world, is both fuel and medicine. He urges us to minimize processed foods and sugars, and to embrace proteins, healthy fats, and micronutrients. It's not about deprivation, but about making choices that support our body's natural resilience. He reminds us that every meal is an opportunity to invest in our future health. [0:36:00]Mental Wellbeing and the Mind-Body ConnectionDr. Gross doesn't neglect the mind. He highlights the importance of sleep, breathwork, and stress management—not as afterthoughts, but as pillars of health. Simple practices, like deep breathing or mindful movement, can have outsized effects on our well-being. He's candid about his own journey, admitting he's not a meditation guru, but he's always learning and experimenting. [0:33:00]The Future of Regenerative Medicine: Hope, Innovation, and EmpowermentLooking ahead, Dr. Gross is optimistic. He sees regenerative medicine moving toward prevention, root-cause solutions, and less reliance on surgery or pharmaceuticals. The future, he believes, is about empowering individuals to take charge of their health, with science and tradition working hand in hand. It's a vision that's both hopeful and practical—a roadmap for anyone ready to invest in a longer, healthier, more vibrant life. [0:48:00]Action Items* Start or increase regular exercise, even if it's just walking—movement is the most accessible longevity tool. [0:50:30]* Add one new longevity habit: floss daily, try a cold shower, or introduce sublingual melatonin at bedtime. [0:31:00]* Reevaluate your nutrition: reduce processed foods and sugars, increase protein and healthy fats, and treat food as medicine. [0:36:00]* Track your sleep and experiment with improvements—consider a wearable or app, but always check in with how you feel. [0:22:00]* Share feedback or questions with the podcast host to guide future deep-dives on topics that resonate. [0:49:30]Next Steps* Explore more about regenerative medicine and Dr. Gross's work at recelebrate.com [0:49:00]* Consider which longevity habits you can implement this week—start small, but start now. [0:50:30]* If interested in specific topics (e.g., hormone optimization, stem cell therapies, mental health strategies), suggest them for future episodes. [0:49:30]SummaryDr. Jeff Gross's conversation is a breath of fresh air in the world of health and longevity. He combines expertise with empathy, and science with soul. If you're ready to rethink what's possible for your own health span, his insights are a great place to start. Remember, it's not just about living longer, but about living better for longer.ActionWrite comments to Jürgen on his podcast pages and let him know, like and subscribe to his material and share the comments. If you're not exercising, get to it. If you are exercising, let's get more out of it.Reach OutYou can reach out and thank Jeff at his ReCELLebrate website.Links:* Website - ReCELLebrate* LinkedIn* Facebook* Instagram - @recellebrateCool Things About Jeff* Scientist-Turned-Healer Evolution: He began his career focused on virology research and surgical intervention but evolved to embrace regenerative approaches—showing a rare intellectual flexibility to completely shift paradigms mid-career based on patient needs rather than staying in his comfort zone.* Personal Biohacker: Beyond just treating patients, Dr. Gross appears to practice what he preaches, likely experimenting with various longevity protocols on himself before recommending them—making him both the scientist and the experiment.* Bridging Elite and Accessible Care: He works with high-profile business leaders while simultaneously seeking to democratize knowledge about regenerative practices that anyone can implement, regardless of their access to advanced treatments.* Textbook Author Who Challenges Textbooks: Despite writing medical textbooks himself, he's willing to challenge established medical paradigms—showing a rare combination of establishment credibility and disruptive thinking.Imagine being a part of a select community where you not only have access to our amazing podcast guests, but you also get a chance to transform your marketing and podcast into a growth engine with a human-centered, relationship-focused approach.That's exactly what you'll get when you join the Flywheel Nation Community.Tap into the collective wisdom of high-impact achievers, gain exclusive access to resources, and expand your network in our vibrant community.Experience accelerated growth, breakthrough insights, and powerful connections to elevate your business.ACT NOW – secure your spot and transform your journey today! 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Mike is the owner & founder of Bullseye Sellers.  Founder of Impression Check at market research survey tool, and 5 new Amazon brands. He started off selling products at trade shows and eventually transitioned into selling on Amazon. In 2 months, he was able to grow to $30,000 per month in sales. In the first year, he made $80,000 per month. In his second year, $100,000 per month, and he kept doubling it every year after that.> Here's a glimpse of what you would learn…. Strategies for identifying trending products on TikTok for e-commerce.The importance of adapting products based on social media trends.Utilizing surveys and AI tools for product validation and design insights.The shift from traditional Amazon product discovery to social media-driven approaches.Market verification processes for assessing product viability.The significance of effective packaging and marketing strategies.Building a loyal customer base through engagement and feedback.The role of social commerce and user-generated content in modern e-commerce.Common mistakes in product development and the need for market alignment.Leveraging technology and software tools to enhance business operations and presentations.In this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast, host Josh Hadley interviews Michael Estey, founder of Bulls Eye Sellers and Impressions Check. They discuss leveraging TikTok to identify trending products and adapting these trends for e-commerce success. Michael shares his strategies for spotting trends on social media, using surveys, and AI tools to refine products for his brands. He highlights the importance of evolving marketing strategies, building a loyal customer base, and utilizing AI-driven tools like Gamma for efficiency. The episode offers actionable insights for scaling e-commerce businesses by embracing social media trends and innovative technologies.Here are the 3 action items that Josh identified from this episode:Leverage TikTok for Trend Discovery and Social CommerceStay updated on trending products by actively engaging with TikTok content.Encourage user-generated content and influencer collaborations to increase product visibility.Use TikTok as a primary marketing platform, not just for ads but for organic engagement and brand storytelling.Prioritize Strong Branding and Marketing InvestmentInvest in high-quality packaging and branding to make products stand out.Diversify marketing strategies beyond Amazon, utilizing platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.Be confident in your product by allocating a budget for strategic marketing rather than relying on PPC hacks.Analyze Market Demand and Adapt QuicklyConduct competitor analysis to understand why certain products succeed.Reevaluate and relaunch stagnant products with better marketing, packaging, or positioning.Build a direct relationship with customers through surveys, engagement, and community-building to sustain long-term growth.Resources mentioned in this episode:Ecomm BreakthroughPickFuTikTokClickFunnelsHelium 10Google AnalyticsKeyword PlannerAmazon ArchetypeBullseye SellersGammaMatt ClarkEzra FirestoneSpecial Mention(s):Adam “Heist” Runquist on LinkedInKevin King on LinkedInMichael E. Gerber on LinkedInRelated Episode(s):“Cracking the Amazon Code: Learn From Adam Heist's Brand Scaling Secrets” on the eComm Breakthrough Podcast“Kevin King's Wicked-Smart Tips for Building an Audience of Raving Fans” on the eComm Breakthrough Podcast“Unlocking Entrepreneurial Greatness | Insider Secrets With E-myth Author Michael Gerber” on the eComm Breakthrough PodcastEpisode SponsorSponsor for this episode...This episode is brought to you by eComm Breakthrough Consulting where I help seven-figure e-commerce owners grow to eight figures. I started my business in 2015 and grew it to an eight-figure brand in seven years.I made mistakes along the way that made the path to eight figures longer. At times I doubted whether our business could even survive and become a real brand. I wish I would have had a guide to help me grow faster and avoid the stumbling blocks.If you've hit a plateau and want to know the next steps to take your business to the next level, then email me at josh@ecommbreakthrough.com and in your subject line say “strategy audit” for the chance to win a $10,000 comprehensive business strategy audit at no cost!Transcript AreaJosh Hadley 00:00:00  Welcome to the Ecomm Breakthrough podcast. I'm your host, Josh Hadley, where I interview the top business leaders in e-commerce. Past guests include Kevin King, Aaron Cordovez and Michael E Gerber, author of the E-myth. Today I am speaking with Michael Estey, and he's going to be talking about how he finds trending products on TikTok, how he then is able to modify them using surveys and AI intelligence tools to be able to make them your own and your own brand, and how he's just seeing explosive success with those. This episode is brought to you by Ecomm Breakthrough, where I specialize in investing in and scaling seven figure ecommerc...

Let's reflect on the quiet courage it takes to change your mind. Yup, you read it right. Especially when the path you're on no longer feels aligned. Whether it's a goal, a job or a relationship, course-correcting isn't failure, it's feedback. A favourite parable brings home why true leadership lies in the willingness to pivot, especially in unpredictable times. This is a gentle but firm flourishing nudge for those of you holding on out of fear of seeming flaky or indecisive. I unpack why we introverts often cling to consistency even when it costs us dearly.  'How do I let go' can be your most authentic, powerful question and decision yet. I promise, you are not betraying your past; instead you are honouring your evolution.     ** Key Points ** Change shows deep thinking Certainty is overrated Quiet courage matters   #ChangeIsCourage #Introverts #FlourishingIntroverts #QuietRebellion #ShowUpAuthentically #IntrovertVoices #IntrovertWisdom #IntrovertStrength #Clarity   *** Resources *** Visit https://hub.flourishingintroverts.com/resourcesp for tools and resources mentioned during the podcast.  

In this episode of the Onya Mic podcast, Ashley discusses the importance of conducting a mid-year marketing checkup. She emphasizes the need to assess current marketing goals, measure performance metrics, and understand shifts in consumer behavior. The conversation also covers the necessity of reevaluating budgets and ensuring that messaging aligns with current consumer sentiments. Ashley encourages listeners to take this opportunity for a reset and to reach out for support if needed.     Takeaways Consider this your mid-year marketing checkup. It's important to assess your current results with marketing goals. What doesn't get measured, doesn't matter. Measure progress based on recent checkpoints, not competitors. Consumer habits and preferences are shifting, especially in an election year. Reevaluate your budget and resource allocation based on performance. Your messaging must be consistent with current consumer behavior. People buy based on their emotions, not just logic. This is the perfect time of year for a reset in your marketing strategy. Look at where you want to be and where you are now.

Brian Bates is the President and Founder of EAS Tire & Auto, a growing chain of auto repair shops with 21 locations in the Denver metro area. After serving in the military, Brian entered the automotive industry, eventually opening his first shop in 2004. His company has expanded rapidly through strategic acquisitions and a partnership with Straightaway, a group that empowers shop owners to scale while retaining operational control. With a passion for people development and leadership, Brian is focused on building a company culture rooted in growth, excellence, and support. In this episode… The auto repair industry is undergoing rapid consolidation, leaving many independent shop owners wondering how to grow or exit successfully. As lending tightens and operational demands rise, new partnership models offer a path forward for owners who aren't ready to walk away. How can independent shop owners grow strategically while protecting their financial futures? According to Brian Bates of EAS Tire & Auto, the key lies in building partnerships that provide resources without stripping autonomy. Through his collaboration with Straightaway, Brian has scaled his operations significantly while maintaining influence over day-to-day decisions. This hybrid approach allows owners to retain equity, reduce risk, and gain access to shared expertise and better buying power. On this episode of Gain Traction, Mike Edge welcomes Brian for a conversation about military discipline, business growth, partnering with Straightaway, and the art of betting on yourself. Brian shares how his team evaluates acquisitions, why leadership development matters, and how he uses subtle cues such as paint quality to decide which cars are worth working on. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn:  [01:37] Brian Bates' military background and how it set the foundation for his career [05:46] Transitioning from the military to auto repair and dealership work [07:50] Growing from one shop to 21 stores in under 20 years [08:13] How Straightaway helps shop owners stay active in their businesses [13:09] Why strength in numbers matters in the tire and auto repair industry [16:45] Options for shop owners to take chips off the table without fully exiting [24:17] Brian's favorite hobbies and lifestyle in Colorado [34:00] Using paint quality as a success indicator for filtering out unprofitable repairs Resources mentioned in this episode: Brian Bates on LinkedIn EAS Tire & Auto Straightaway Tire & Auto Mike Edge on LinkedIn Tread Partners Quotable Moments:  “Success is never owned, it's rented — and the rent is due daily.” “The best tenant I ever had was me — I always paid the rent and fixed things on time.” “Straightaway isn't about pushing owners out — it's about giving them more support to grow.” “Sometimes you win and sometimes you learn, but both are part of the fun.” “The bus really has an unlimited amount of seats, especially if I do my job right.” Action Steps:  Explore partnership models: Shop owners should investigate opportunities that allow for shared growth and retained control. Reevaluate your lending strategy: Understand your borrowing limits with banks and SBA and consider private capital alternatives. Create a system to identify unprofitable work: Use simple heuristics such as paint quality and vehicle condition to avoid jobs that drain resources. Develop internal leadership pipelines: Invest in training and growth opportunities for younger team members to future-proof your business. Bet on yourself: When making big decisions, trust your instincts and experience to drive your next phase of growth. Sponsor for this episode... This episode is brought to you by Tread Partners.  At Tread Partners, we provide digital marketing for multi-location tire dealers and auto repair shops.  By using our strategy, branding, and marketing services, we help shops sell more tires and put more cars in bays. We've helped companies like Action Gator Tire, Colony Tire and Service, and Ulmer's Auto Care Center bring extreme growth in paid leads, ROI, and searches.  So, what are you waiting for? Visit www.treadpartners.com or email info@treadpartners.com to learn more.

Proverbs 16:3 reminds us, “Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” By surrendering our desires to God's will, we commit to pursuing a life infused with purpose and faith.

If you've been praying, slaying, obeying- yet the blessing keeps delaying, perhaps you're in bad company. GOD will not bless you when the enemy is among you. Reevaluate your circle boo and stay blessed, not stressed...

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Hey hey, welcome back to The Embodied Baddie Podcast! I'm your host, Chrystal Rose—coach, burnout survivor, and your go-to girl for slaying stress and creating a life that actually feels as good as it looks.And oof, you're in for a juicy one today. I'm joined by the fabulous Jenny Stilley—yes, that Jenny, the genius behind BohoBlu Boutique, My Girl in LA and now the stunning jewelry line PRESSIE. We're talking success, health, and how to stop running your biz like it's a sprint when life is clearly a damn marathon.In This Episode, We Chat About…

Weekly Horoscope for the week of April 7thThis week's theme? Course correction.Discover the sequence of dates coming up based on your personal natal chart and how to feel prepared for them! Click here!The cosmos are inviting you to realign—whether it's a subtle nudge or a full-on redirection in a certain area of life. Check your inner compass and use this episode to help you steer with intention.Each horoscope is time stamped below for your convenience (00:13:36) ♈ Aries Horoscope: You're being asked to reconsider your path. Is the direction you're heading still aligned with who you're becoming? A small pivot now could save you a detour later.(00:16:12) ♉ Taurus Horoscope: Your health needs attention—not just physically, but holistically. Something you've been tolerating might actually need healing. Listen to your body's signals.(00:19:34) ♊ Gemini: Some friendships are overdue for recalibration. This week might bring clarity about who genuinely supports your growth—and who doesn't.(00:22:31) ♋ Cancer: Your career track might shift, even slightly. Whether it's ambition or burnout that's driving the change, something needs to be restructured for long-term sustainability.(00:26:26) ♌ Leo: Education or travel plans might hit a snag—or open a new door. Either way, the universe is pointing you toward what will truly expand your mind.(00:29:14) ♍ Virgo: Money matters—especially investments—need a closer look. Reevaluate risks, timelines, and where your energy is going financially.(00:23:34) ♎ Libra: Relationships are front and center. Are the scales balanced? If something feels off, now's the time to have the conversation or shift the dynamic.(00:36:23) ♏ Scorpio: Work and wellness are intertwined. The way you've been handling one might be affecting the other. Make space to fine-tune your routines.(00:40:15) ♐ Sagittarius: You're being redirected to what actually lights you up. Hobbies, passions, joy—if you've drifted from them, this is your cue to come back home.(00:44:01) ♑ Capricorn: Home and family life need tending. Something under the surface may be asking for your attention or a re-prioritization of where your roots are planted.(00:47:35) ♒ Aquarius: Mindset and communication are key. How you speak to others—and yourself—is shaping your reality. Notice the patterns, and adjust accordingly.(00:50:30) ♓ Pisces: Finances are calling for a reset. Whether it's spending, saving, or earning, this week is about creating a more stable flow moving forward.

Midlife is a time of profound change—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. If you've ever felt lost or wondered, What's next for me? Who am I now?, you're not alone. This episode dives deep into midlife transformation, self-discovery, and how to find purpose in this new season of life.✅ The science of midlife brain changes and how they impact your identity and emotions.✅ Why midlife can feel disorienting—and how to turn this into an opportunity for growth.✅ Practical tools to navigate midlife transitions with more ease and clarity.✅ How ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience support self-discovery in midlife.✅ Why embracing change can lead to greater joy, meaning, and alignment with your soul's purpose.Midlife isn't just about aging—it's about evolving. As your roles, relationships, and body change, you're being invited to shed old identities and step into something new.This stage of life is a time to:✨ Reevaluate what truly matters and release what no longer serves you.✨ Reconnect with yourself beyond societal expectations.✨ Redefine success, happiness, and purpose on your own terms.Did you know that your brain is wired for reinvention in midlife? Studies show that the brain undergoes significant remodeling, enhancing creativity, intuition, and problem-solving skills. Instead of feeling stuck, midlife can be your most empowered and purposeful chapter yet.Let's Walk This Midlife Journey TogetherIf this episode spoke to you, share it with a friend who needs it!

This monthly series features an episode sharing my recent highs and lows, how my habits are going, a Do Something List update, plus what I'm loving lately and my commitments for the upcoming month. I hope this glimpse into my life, my family, my work, and my own self development encourages you in your own journey. Around here the goal is never perfection, just to keep trying, even if in very simple ways. I think you'll see that with all of the big changes going on for me, taking the smallest of steps has helped to keep me afloat and feeling like myself. As always, I encourage you to get messy, too! Sign up as a Supporter to get access to our private, premium, ad-free podcast, More Personal. Episodes air each Friday! Leave a rating and review Follow About Progress on YOUTUBE! Book Launch Committee Free DSL Training Full Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ActionSA will reconsider its decision to enter into the government of national unity (GNU) should the DA leave government, the party said while warning the ANC there will be consequences if it reneges on its agreement to reverse the VAT increase. ActionSA's parliamentary leaders held a media briefing on Thursday after the National Assembly sitting on Wednesday which saw the budget passed with the help of the Herman Mashaba-led party.

In this episode, Ximena Vengeochea, author of The Life Audit: A Step-by-Step Guide to Discovering Your Goals and Building the Life You Want, shares her approach to re-evaluating life's priorities and making intentional changes. Ximena, a former LinkedIn leader, uses her background in user research to help others take a fresh, introspective approach to crafting the life they truly want. In this conversation, we explore: • The Life Audit Concept: Ximena discusses the origins of the Life Audit and how applying the tools from user research can help us examine our own desires, goals, and life direction. • Generative Phase of the Life Audit: We dive into the brainstorming process, where Ximena recommends taking an hour to jot down all your desires—no matter how big or small—and explore how to get started without self-censorship. • Analyzing Your Desires: Ximena shares how grouping and recognizing patterns in your wishes can uncover deeper insights into what's important to you, and how to let go of societal “shoulds.” • Turning Insights into Action: Ximena explains how to break down big dreams into smaller, actionable goals, and how to prioritize the most meaningful goals for your year ahead. • Creating Space for Self-Reflection: Ximena emphasizes how making space for introspection allows our true desires to emerge amidst the noise of external expectations and pressures. Ximena's methodical yet flexible approach helps you reconnect with your intuition, allowing you to align your life's decisions with what truly matters to you. Whether you're experiencing a career shift, entering a new phase of life, or just need a reset, the Life Audit process is a powerful tool for reflection and transformation. Learn more about Ximena and her work at XimenaVengeochea.com, and find The Life Audit and its companion journal wherever books are sold. Connect with Erik: LinkedIn  Facebook  Bluesky This Podcast is Powered By: Descript Descript 101 Castmagic Ecamm Podpage Rodecaster Pro Top Productivity Books List Make sure to support the show by checking out the sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 3/19/25, local Democrats analyze their party's leadership, following a vote from Senator Chuck Schumer that helped avoid a government shutdown.

The NCAA Tournament starts today with the play-in games. A major controversy was North Carolina making the tournament over a team like West Virginia. Mark Wise (ESPN college basketball analyst), explains whether the selection process needs to be reevaluated.

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In this engaging episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sana chats with burnout coach and hypnotherapist Leonor Carvalho about her transformative journey from chronic stress in academia to a balanced, fulfilling life. Leonor candidly discusses the early warning signs of burnout—from physical symptoms like headaches and digestive issues to the emotional toll of being overly obsessed with work. Through her personal story, she reveals how therapy, coaching, and hypnotherapy helped her break free from a cycle of overwork and reclaim her purpose. This conversation encourages listeners to question long-held beliefs about success and to embrace self-care as an essential part of life, rather than a luxury.   About the Guest:Leonor Carvalho is a PhD burnout coach and hypnotherapist who has turned her personal struggles into a mission to help professionals recognize and overcome burnout. With firsthand experience of the relentless pressures of high achievement, she now empowers others to find a holistic life balance.   Key Takeaways:• Identify early burnout signals and stress symptoms• Shift from a work-life battle to achieving overall life balance• Embrace self-care, therapy, and hypnotherapy to transform stress• Reevaluate success and prioritize holistic well-being   Connect with Leonor: Follow her on LinkedIn or visit her website at leonorcoaching.com for more insights and coaching support. https://leonorcoaching.com/    Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch, DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik  Subscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ Join Community: https://nas.io/healthymindStay Tuned And Follow Us! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylife Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/podhealth.club/  Threads - https://www.threads.net/@podhealth.club Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymind LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/newandnew/#podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness

In the "Building Better Businesses" season of the Building Better Developers podcast, hosts Rob Broadhead and Michael Meloche dive deep into one of the most critical challenges for any business: hiring talent and how to find them. This episode provides actionable insights, real-world experiences, and practical advice for entrepreneurs, managers, and leaders looking to build robust teams. Importance of Passion in Hiring Talent Rob begins by emphasizing the importance of hiring people who genuinely enjoy their roles. He argues that the most effective employees are those who love what they do, as their passion naturally leads to higher investment in their work. This is a foundational principle Rob has learned through years of experience in various roles, from hiring employees and contractors to building diverse teams. Rob emphasizes that managers must allow team members the freedom to perform tasks their way. Excessive micromanagement, he warns, can stifle creativity and motivation, leading to reduced performance and higher turnover. Identifying Enthusiasm During Hiring Rob shares a powerful anecdote about an iconic hiring moment where a casual conversation at a party led to hiring one of his best employees. The candidate's enthusiasm and immediate engagement were clear indicators that he would be a great fit. Rob advises leaders to pay attention to similar signals, urging them to look beyond technical skills and consider how candidates handle scenarios they'll actually encounter on the job. Traditional hiring tests focused solely on language syntax or technical jargon often fail to capture the critical soft skills and problem-solving abilities essential for success. Common Pitfalls in Hiring Talent Michael complements Rob's points by addressing common pitfalls in the hiring process, especially concerning the role of HR and recruiters. He highlights a significant disconnect between what hiring managers truly need and how HR departments often present job postings. This misalignment can flood managers with unsuitable candidates, wasting valuable time. Michael stresses the importance of crafting clear and direct job descriptions, avoiding unnecessary roadblocks like overly strict requirements that can eliminate potentially strong candidates. For example, insisting on a college degree when relevant experience and proven capability might suffice can narrow the talent pool unnecessarily. Navigating Modern Recruitment Challenges Michael further discusses the challenges presented by modern recruitment platforms, which often suffer from fake job postings and automated keyword gaming due to AI. These issues can make it harder for genuine candidates and companies to connect effectively. As a countermeasure, he suggests exploring alternative talent acquisition avenues, such as attending job fairs or industry-specific conferences. These settings offer opportunities for direct engagement with potential candidates and clients, fostering authentic connections that can lead to lasting professional relationships. Conducting Effective Interviews A critical takeaway from Michael is the need for managers to approach interviews thoughtfully. Hastily organized interviews can deter excellent candidates who perceive chaos and disorganization as red flags. He urges interviewers to take the time to truly understand applicants, assess their fit for the company culture, and determine their genuine interest and ability to perform well in the role. Key Points When Hiring Talent Hire candidates who are passionate and enjoy their roles. Allow team members autonomy to maintain their motivation and creativity. Look beyond technical skills; assess problem-solving and enthusiasm. Ensure job descriptions accurately reflect the role to attract suitable candidates. Avoid unnecessary hiring criteria that limit your talent pool. Explore alternative hiring methods like job fairs and conferences. Conduct well-prepared and thoughtful interviews to avoid deterring top talent. Episode Challenge Rob and Michael conclude with an episode challenge: Identify three to five key traits essential for success in a role you are looking to fill or outsource. Reevaluate these traits critically by considering what would happen if a candidate lacked any one of them. This exercise helps businesses focus on genuinely impactful qualities, rather than superficial qualifications. This episode offers valuable perspectives and actionable strategies for any business aiming to enhance its talent acquisition process. By prioritizing candidates' passion, ensuring clarity in job descriptions, and embracing authentic interactions over generic tests, companies can build stronger, more productive teams poised for sustained growth. Stay Connected: Join the Develpreneur Community We invite you to join our community and share your coding journey with us. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting, there's always room to learn and grow together. Contact us at info@develpreneur.com with your questions, feedback, or suggestions for future episodes. Together, let's continue exploring the exciting world of software development. Additional Resources Learning From Your First Business Business Finance Management: Building Better Businesses for Success Securing Your Product And Business – Nate Sheen Interview Creating a Podcast – Not Just a Lot of Talking Building Better Businesses – With Bonus Content

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Which task management and marketing strategy tools should you use? Spoiler alert—it's not as simple as picking the most popular software. Susan and Lany dive into the importance of discernment when selecting tools, sharing real-world experiences of software frustration, integration challenges, and team buy-in struggles. They emphasize the need to evaluate your team's workflow, test software with real scenarios, and demand proper support before making a costly commitment. They explore why businesses often waste time and money on tools that don't fit—and how you can avoid making the same mistake. If you've ever been frustrated with tools you chose in a rush, including ClickUp, Asana, Monday, or any other platform, this episode is for you. And tell us—what software works for you, and how did you decide? Maybe we'll feature your success story in a future episode! BIG TAKEAWAY - the best tools are the ones your team will actually use. Your Tech Tool Selection Checklist ✅ Assess Your Needs First Identify the specific problems you're trying to solve. List the must-have and nice-to-have features. Consider how many people will use the tool and their technical comfort level. ✅ Understand Your Workflow Map out your team's daily tasks and processes before selecting a tool. Identify which departments or roles will need access. Determine if you'll need client access or external collaboration features. ✅ Check for Scalability Will this tool grow with your business? Does it support additional users, automations, and integrations as you scale? Does it work across devices (desktop, mobile, tablet)? ✅ Demo and Test Before Committing Sign up for free trials and load real projects into the system. Get feedback from your team on usability. Request a live demo from the company and ask tough questions about features and limitations. ✅ Read Reviews & Compare Support Check user reviews on G2, Capterra, or Trustpilot for pros/cons. Look for YouTube tutorials and real-world use cases. Investigate customer support availability—do they offer live chat, phone support, or only email? Find out if you'll have to pay for support separately. ✅ Evaluate Integration & Compatibility Ensure the tool integrates with your existing software stack (CRM, email marketing, accounting, etc.). Check Zapier, Make, or native API capabilities if integration is needed. Ask: Will this create extra manual work or streamline processes? ✅ Plan for Onboarding & Training Will your team actually use it, or will they resist? Look for built-in tutorials and learning resources from the software provider. Create internal training videos & SOPs to ease adoption. ✅ Budget Beyond Subscription Costs Factor in costs for setup, training, integrations, and ongoing support. Beware of hidden fees (e.g., per-user pricing, premium support, add-ons). If switching from another tool, budget for migration costs and downtime. ✅ Make a Decision—Then Reevaluate Choose the best-fit option based on functionality, ease of use, and ROI. Reevaluate in 3-6 months to ensure adoption and effectiveness. Be willing to pivot if the tool isn't delivering as expected.

It's the first week of February and it's time for us to take a look at those new years resolutions. Did you know 80% of people fail to stick with their new year's resolutions within the first month? That's why we need to talk about this!    If you're feeling like you already fell off track with your goals for 2025… first of all, take a deep breath. You are NOT alone. And second—let's reframe this, because falling off track doesn't mean failure. If you're thinking, Ugh, I blew it. I'll try again next year, I need you to stop right there. Your goals don't have an expiration date, and just because you lost momentum doesn't mean you have to quit. And that's why in today's episode of Embrace Your Real, I want to share five powerful mindset shifts that will help you shake off the guilt, get back on track, and move forward with confidence.  What I discuss:  1. Falling Off Track is Normal—Stop Making It Mean Something About You 2. Focus on Progress, Not Perfection 3. Reevaluate what's realistic For You… 4. Make It Stupidly Simple 5. Your Success is Inevitable—If You Keep Going   If you want more from me, be sure to check out... Follow me on Instagram: @juliealedbetter | @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie Movement With Julie | App: https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/ Macro Counting Made Simple Online Academy: https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/ Website: www.juliealedbetter.com Get my eBook: FREE Macro Counting Ebook Amazon Storefront: Julie Ledbetter's Amazon Page

Ray Didinger joins the show to discuss the Eagles' 28-22 Divisional win over the Rams. Didinger talks about Jalen Carter's dominance, the Eagles' struggling passing attack, and their NFCCG opponent in the Commanders.

In this episode, I'm breaking down the truth about confidence—what it really is, why it's so important, and how you can create it in your life. Confidence isn't something you're born with; it's something you build by starting, failing, and learning along the way. I'll share my own journey from fear to confidence, why resilience matters, and how to move forward even when it's uncomfortable. If you've been waiting to feel confident before taking bold steps, this episode will show you why you don't have to wait anymore.[00:00] - Welcome and Topic IntroductionI start by talking about one of my favorite coaching topics: confidence.I explain what confidence really is, why it's essential, and how you can create it in your life.[03:10] - The Human Need for ConfidenceConfidence isn't just nice to have—it's a human necessity for fulfillment and satisfaction.It's that feeling you get when you believe you can do something well.[06:45] - Confidence in New ChallengesWhen people want to make big changes in their lives, the one emotion they feel they need most is confidence.I share examples like public speaking, asking for a raise, and dating authentically to show how confidence impacts everything we do.[10:00] - Understanding ConfidenceConfidence comes from competence—knowing how to do something well.I explain how competence is built through practice, learning, and persistence.[15:30] - The Process of Building ConfidenceStart, even if it's scary.Embrace failure as a necessary step in learning.Reevaluate what's working and try again.Competence grows over time, and so does confidence.[20:45] - My Journey to ConfidenceI share a personal story about starting a direct sales career while battling nerves and fear.Through consistent practice and persistence, I built confidence by becoming competent in what I was doing.[28:00] - Navigating Fear and Building ResilienceConfidence isn't about being fearless—it's about learning to navigate fear.Building resilience and emotional capacity helps you push through discomfort and setbacks.[33:20] - Practical TakeawaysThink about the areas where you want to grow your confidence: relationships, career, finances, or something else.Start small, shift your mindset, and take intentional actions toward your goals.Confidence comes from building resilience and creating competence.[39:15] - Upcoming Confidence TrainingI'm hosting a two-hour live training where I'll teach you:Why confidence is essential.What blocks it.How to create it for yourself.You can register at joinamanda.ca.[41:00] - Closing ThoughtsConfidence is the key to living a fulfilled, joyful life, and it's something you can create.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review—it helps the podcast grow and reach more women.If you need personalized support, book a free consult at amandahess.ca/bookacall.Tune in next week for another empowering episode!

In episode 296 of the Full Frontal Living Podcast, Lisa dives into how to navigate the chaos that comes with the start of 2025. She explores the importance of taking personal responsibility in these uncertain times, and how our ability to respond thoughtfully can make all the difference in our own lives—and in the world around us. Transformation often comes through destruction, and in this episode, Lisa reminds us of the power we hold to choose how we show up, no matter what's happening around us. Key Takeaways: Embracing Destruction for Growth: Sometimes, chaos is the catalyst for transformation. Lisa shares how even in the most difficult situations, something new can emerge. Embrace the process of destruction—it's often the precursor to something bigger and better. Personal Responsibility and Boundaries: You can't change what's outside your control, but you can control how you show up. Take responsibility for your own well-being first. Set boundaries to ensure you're supporting yourself before extending that support to others. Staying Neutral and Educated: When navigating global challenges, staying neutral allows you to show up with clarity. Educate yourself and hold space for multiple perspectives. Being well-informed helps you make better decisions. Small Acts, Big Impact: Don't underestimate the power of small actions. Whether it's a kind word or a small gesture, everything makes a difference. Focus on making meaningful, sustainable contributions—whether that's through thoughtful consumption or acts of service. Conscious Consumption: Take a moment to reflect on your own consumption habits. How do they impact the world around you, from climate change to human rights? Make intentional choices about your needs vs. your wants. Navigating Emotions and Receiving Support: It's okay to feel overwhelmed or helpless in the face of global issues. Give yourself grace. Learn how to receive support just as much as you give it. Balance is key in maintaining your well-being. Transformation and Closure: 2025 is a year of reflection, closure, and transformation. Use this time to align yourself with your values and make space for the new cycle ahead. Action Steps: Reflect on your personal boundaries. Where can you take more responsibility? Think about small actions you can take to positively impact your community or global issues. Reevaluate your consumption habits and commit to more conscious choices. Tune into your needs, and ensure you're taking care of yourself during difficult times. Don't hesitate to reach out for support, and offer it to others when you can. If you found value in this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your support means the world and helps us reach more people who need this message. Thank you for tuning in. Remember, you always have the power to choose how you show up for yourself and the world. Resources: Work with LisaConnect with Lisa on InstagramThe Sustainably Strong Private Podcast

What happens when a high-powered attorney decides to tackle fear and anxiety head-on? On this episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership, Peter Winick speaks with Stephen J. Dietrich, corporate M&A attorney and author of Fear Dynamics: Harnessing fear and anxiety to create lasting happiness and meaningful achievement. Stephen shares how introspection and personal growth reshaped his approach to life and business. He explains how addressing emotional and mental health helped him not only find happiness but also skyrocket his professional success. Stephen discusses the surprising link between vulnerability and stronger client relationships. He details how embracing openness led to better teamwork, trust, and deeper connections in his law practice. His story challenges conventional thinking, proving that emotional honesty can drive exceptional business outcomes. From mental health stigma to corporate performance, Stephen's journey is a powerful example of how courage and self-awareness can transform both individuals and organizations. This conversation is packed with insights for leaders ready to rethink how they engage with their teams and clients. If you're wondering how emotional well-being can align with professional excellence, this episode will leave you inspired. Three Key Takeaways: • Vulnerability Builds Trust: Embracing emotional openness can deepen relationships with clients, colleagues, and teams, fostering collaboration and mutual respect. • Mental Health Drives Success: Addressing fear and anxiety not only enhances personal happiness but also leads to measurable improvements in professional performance and business outcomes. • Modeling Behavior Matters: Leaders who demonstrate transparency and resilience create an environment where others feel empowered to engage authentically, driving better teamwork and innovation. Thought Leadership like what Stephen is doing has the power to change lives, but getting it into the world can be an uphill battle.  If you feel like you are losing your passion for thought leadership, read this article to get some tips from Peter on how to Reevaluate, Retool, and Reengage.

DISCLAMER >>>>>>    The Ditch Lab Coat podcast serves solely for general informational purposes and does not serve as a substitute for professional medical services such as medicine or nursing. It does not establish a doctor/patient relationship, and the use of information from the podcast or linked materials is at the user's own risk. The content does not aim to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and users should promptly seek guidance from healthcare professionals for any medical conditions.   >>>>>> The expressed opinions belong solely to the hosts and guests, and they do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the Hospitals, Clinics, Universities, or any other organization associated with the host or guests.       Disclosures: Ditch The Lab Coat podcast is produced by (Podkind.co) and is independent of Dr. Bonta's teaching and research roles at McMaster University, Temerty Faculty of Medicine and Queens University. Welcome back to "Ditch the Lab Coat," the podcast where we explore the intricate world of healthcare with a scientific and skeptical lens. I'm your host, Dr. Mark Bonta, and in today's episode, we're joined by Dr. Shawn Gill, a clinical pharmacist and host of the "Deprescribed" podcast. Together, we'll navigate the demanding terrains of medical residency, explore personal and professional fulfillment, and discuss groundbreaking ideas for healthcare reform.We'll kick things off by reflecting on the grueling hours and mental toll of medical training, questioning age-old practices, and suggesting potential reforms to relieve resident burnout. Dr. Gill and I will then pivot to the importance of balance and self-reflection, sharing tips on how healthcare professionals can maintain their well-being while excelling in their careers.As we dig further, expect insightful discussions on lifestyle medicine, preventive care, and the need to shift from volume-based to outcomes-based healthcare incentives. We'll also touch on Dr. Gill's passionate advocacy for deprescribing and empowering patients beyond the pill bottle.In the latter part of our conversation, we'll share personal anecdotes and book recommendations, discuss the significance of quality family time, and evaluate the role of physicians in providing a stable, nurturing environment for better mental health outcomes.Finally, we will address systemic issues within the Canadian healthcare system and explore radical ideas for reinventing healthcare to focus more on prevention and less on bureaucracy. Plus, stay tuned for exciting announcements about our upcoming guests and future plans for the podcast.Join us for a compelling conversation that promises to be both intellectually stimulating and practically beneficial, right here on "Ditch the Lab Coat."3:28 - Incentivizing outcomes to revolutionize healthcare approach.6:47 - Rethinking pharmacy: prioritize patient care over quantity.11:20 - Physicians are often frustrated by assembly line careers.13:29 - RFK advocates nutrition, exercise, preventive healthcare focus.17:26 - Canadian healthcare system is broken; prioritize prevention.19:46 - Incentivize outcome-based models for healthcare improvement.24:24 - United by patient care, simplifying healthcare processes.29:15 - Primary prevention, lifestyle management crucial for longevity.32:32 - Proactive health management to prevent future diseases.34:29 - Appreciates insights on resilience and preventive habits.38:04 - Pre-existing mental health issues complicate veterans' suicides.41:01 - Creating healthy habits for resilient, joyful adulthood.43:41 - Wife plans kids' activities, emphasizes reading books.49:50 - Reevaluate residency hours; promote balanced training.51:11 - Resident work limits strain hospital system.56:20 - Step outside life's chaos for self-reflection.57:36 - Rethinking healthcare's approach to lifestyle diseases.

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Did team members in your practice have to have any hard conversations this year? Maybe about dress code or drug testing? Did that new PTO policy work? Were there uncomfortable topics with patients? Tiff and Dana give advice on how to go about updating your handbook as 2024 comes to an end, so you can be more ready than ever when 2025 begins. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Join Dental A-Team Consulting Leave us a review Transcript: The Dental A Team (00:01.422) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. We are so excited to be here with you today. I have Dana. You guys know I love podcasting with Dana. She's my girl. Dana, thank you so much for being here with me. know we have, it's Friday, and so we're super excited about that. We have fun things in our lives coming up and we have so many podcasts to get recorded today for all of these people and I'm so excited because it means I get extra time with you. Dana, how are you today?   Dana (00:27.746) Doing good, doing good. I'm just as excited to be here. I love this time too.   The Dental A Team (00:32.202) Awesome. Awesome. And we just sprung on you guys, only asked for your permission, but we sprung on you a little meetup for the consultants here in a few weeks. And I am so excited. You guys, you listeners, I know you guys know we are all kind of like super close by. Some of us are further away in other states, but we're a fully remote company. And so we don't get to see each other a lot. And so the culture that we're able to build with our company, in my opinion, is freaking incredible because we're rarely ever   together but we are going to do a consultant meetup in a couple of weeks and we do a Live To Give every single year where Dental A Team just kind of goes back to the the communities as best we can and we do angel tree shopping or one year we dropped off coats for   homeless shelters and women's shelters and kids shelters and all these different things. We just really love to give back and so we do a live to give shopping spree basically. So in a couple weeks Dana, I'm so excited. You're gonna be here. Kristy's gonna be here. Britt is here already, but I actually will see her. Kiera's flying in. It's gonna be such a huge event and I'm just so excited to get some time to crunch some things, figure some things out for the future for us.   and do the Live To Give and get some shopping done for some kiddos. anyways, how excited are you for it though? We sprung that on you like yesterday.   Dana (01:57.814) You did. I'm truly so pumped. Anytime I can, and I say this from the bottom of my heart, get time with my consultant crew. It's some of my favorite time and they're some of my favorite people. So I would have moved heaven and earth to make that work.   The Dental A Team (02:14.302) No, thank you. I agree. It's so much fun getting all of us together and   Just getting some fun out there and getting some brainstorming. I feel like we brainstorm the best when we're side by side and I'm excited for it. Well, on that note, it's kind of our end of year wrap up is what our meeting is about. Like what is next you're going to look like and part of those this is HR Britt is what I like to call her. in our company, she handles our HR pieces and part of what I want to talk to you guys about today is really the employee manual and towards the end of the year making sure that it's wrapped up and ready to   Dana (02:28.972) Yeah.   The Dental A Team (02:50.132) to go for next year. So Dana, you had some really great ideas, you always do, on updating the employee manual and where to go about those things. And one caveat I have, number one, I love talking about companies like CEDR.   They're fantastic. C-E-D-R, you guys. If you need an employee manual, if you don't know what needs to be in there, like we have options, we have ideas, we can definitely help you through with that. But CEDR does a really great job at pulling all of your state's laws, all of those little pieces that we don't necessarily always know you might not know. So I'll always say that. Reach out to CEDR if you use them or if you need one from scratch. Updates wise, same thing. Like what does CEDR have for your state? Right now towards the end of the   year, we pretty much know what the new laws are going to be coming into effect for the next year, this next year, I know what year you're listening to this in right now. But this next year is 2025. So most of those state laws have already been passed or any federal changes or laws to employee sanctions and different pieces have already been passed. So they're already there, you just got to find them. And you've got to make sure that they're all encompassing that you've grabbed all of them. So CEDR does that for you any employment lawyer,   Most of the lawyers you guys retain for most of your business pieces can usually snag that information for you too. So just double check. know, states like California and New York have really strict employee policies, so you just want to make sure you're always on part of there. So that's like the first layer of updates for me and the easiest space to really tackle and hit. But Dana, I loved your idea and really like looking back on the year to project for the future. Will you walk us through kind of   your thoughts on that and what you used to do when you were in practice.   Dana (04:37.142) Yeah, sure. I think the end of the year is a great time to just kind of reevaluate. Did I have everything in my handbook or did situations come up throughout the year that man, I really wish I had had something in writing for that. So, you know, I had a couple instances and practices this year where like they had to like have some hard conversations around like drugs or dress code, right? And they didn't have those things defined or they didn't really know what to do because it's like, well, can I ask them to take a test? Can I ask them to wear something specific because I don't have it   in writing. So if you happen to have to have some of those hard conversations or make some uncomfortable decisions and you don't have it in writing, now is the great time as you are updating for laws or you're getting your handbook in place to begin with. Just considering throughout this year, was there anything? Did my PTO policy work? Did raises come up at times I wasn't expecting them? So maybe I put in my handbook like when I evaluate for raises or that raises are based on performance or that I follow a tier raise structure.   The Dental A Team (05:26.414) I'm stop.   Dana (05:37.664) you know, maybe we had some team members who they asked for some last-minute PTO, so like maybe we need to get in writing a little bit stronger of what the process is for getting it approved and what kind of notice they need to give. So just looking back through the year and did anything happen that man I wish I had had something in writing or this was uncomfortable because I didn't.   The Dental A Team (06:00.686) think that's fantastic, I love that whole structure there. I love that you pointed out like drug policies, things like that. Those are things I think we forget to think about often times when we initially make it because...   I mean, we're all here with the mindset that people are naturally good human beings and that things are, which not to say that they're not naturally good human beings, but sometimes what we feel like is intuitive or known or like just natural thought process just isn't the case. And we find that in literally every aspect of life. So not forgetting that when it comes to the employee manual is true as well. And making sure I think Dana, as you're talking, I'm thinking like getting so granular with it that it can't be confused or misconstrued.   that it's insanely clear that from the smallest level possible and the biggest level possible, we can understand this entire makeup of whatever this rule or whatever you want to call it is.   It made me think too about smoking breaks and where are they allowed to indulge in a cigarette if that's something that you may have a team member on your team who does that or vapes or these are all the real things. These are all common factors of everyday life. Where are those things able to be handled, be done? I know for me, my practice I worked out for years, we had that it could not be on the premises at all because we didn't want patients walking into it.   advocate it for our patients for their health and their overall you know teeth so we had to make sure that they weren't walking into it and they weren't seeing any team members who may be on the team that did partake in those so it had to be off-site completely on their lunch breaks or what have you so I think though that's something that we tend to miss until like you said we get to the situation and we're like great awesome I actually don't have something for this so carry on and we'll fix this later making sure though I   The Dental A Team (07:56.116) think too, we're having those conversations with those people. Because I can say that maybe, you know, when updates come around, and they're like, pointed, right? And then you're sitting there like, is that because of me? Did that? You don't want to make your team members feel like you're attacking them or a situation either. So I think making sure to have those conversations with them like, hey, we know that this happened. We know that this was a situation. It wasn't something I was prepped to handle. We handled it together and we did our best. We handled it beautifully.   Moving forward just so you know, there will be a policy in place for it. Thank you for bringing it to my attention. It was obviously something that I had not known I needed to put into place, but I'm really glad that it was you and we could have this conversation and get through this. I think it's better, and Dana correct me if you think I'm wrong, then like, guess what? It kind of feels underhanded, like slighted, and that's just that space of not having the ability to have what might be deemed as a difficult   conversation and it doesn't have to be difficult. Dana, how do you feel that you advise your clients because you do have a ton of clients and it is time to update those employee manuals and you just said you know you had a couple of these things come up for some of your clients this year. How did you handle that? How did you have them handle those situations as they arose and how are they going to put those into place next year?   Dana (09:17.038) Yeah, and it did come down to just like a hard conversation and hey, I don't have anything in writing and we're navigating this fresh and new together. And I'm going to set some expectations on the spot.   and you know we're going to come to an agreement and how we're going to handle this and what solutions we're going to come to and then I'm going to make sure that I have it in writing because having it in writing doesn't mean we don't have the conversation just like you said it just makes the structure of the conversation a little bit easier and there are written out measures that you can default to so I love how you said like just go ahead and have the conversation anyway it's much more awkward than just like here it is and everybody kind of knows so it is just we got to admit we don't have anything in writing we really   are going to handle it together. It is a new thing. We're just going to communicate and we're going to get through it and move on from it and make sure we've got it documented so that if that ever happens again there is that structure put in place.   The Dental A Team (10:10.092) So how did those conversations go for your clients that you worked with? one you mentioned is a pretty, that's a pretty strong policy to have to put into place. And I do understand like there are some, you know, recreational things that are out there that have been passed as laws for that it's okay for a lot of the state. So it makes it kind of difficult to navigate those pieces, but it's still considered a drug. But how did that, how did those conversations go for those clients?   Dana (10:16.238) you   Dana (10:37.154) They went well. think that they were just open and honest and that the bottom line is I have to protect my patients and I have to make sure that things that happen on the premises don't affect the way that we care for patients, the way that we speak to patients, the way that we handle patients. At the end of the day, that's what I have to protect. So these are the things that we're gonna put in place. We're going to make sure that those things don't happen again and we're gonna move forward. But at the end of the day, we're gonna protect the practice and the patients that sit in our chairs.   The Dental A Team (10:42.507) Mm-hmm.   The Dental A Team (11:02.87) Awesome. that. I love that. And I think that's a space too, where we have to not only protect our patients, but we're protecting each other and our business too. Because if you guys don't, if you guys don't put these policies in place and protect your business, where are your patients going to go? And if we're not protecting our team, meaning, you know, we can't, we can't deviate from what is considered acceptable for someone. It's got to be fair across the board. It's got to be the same structure for everyone. Because if someone gets that special treatment, the rest of   the team feel slighted or confused and then guess what is really really hard to hold accountability in any other aspect. So I really want to switch a little bit, continue this conversation but within that really talk about how important it is to make sure that we're sticking to the standards and upholding the standards that we set into place and set into motion. And from a leadership standpoint doctors, practice owners, you guys are the ones that need to make sure that this is a hundred percent accurate. Your office manager   or business administrators may be putting this together for you. They may be communicating with CEDR or your lawyers or whomever, but you guys need to make sure that it's accurate. And then from there, from a leadership standpoint, you, your leadership team, your whole team really needs to be abiding by these. I think the spaces that I see the most frequently misused, like you said Dana, was like the PTO situation or vacation time that's not paid, unpaid vacation time, sick leave, getting   to use the benefits or getting paid out the benefits at the end of the year or not. One thing that I saw a lot of clients come up against is expectations of payout when they were let go, when a team member was let go or when they quit, they didn't have it explicitly written at termination. You know, they said at termination you would be paid out, but they didn't have it explicitly written that it was if you decided to leave, I'm not paying you out, but if I decide you're leaving, I will pay it out. And so they ended up having to pay it out.   out. But from that leadership standpoint, Dana really like pushing on them to understand we've all got to follow the same rules. And this means your office manager too. And if we have different structures laid out by different positions, that is totally fine. But that needs to be clearly defined as well. I think one of the worst things we can do from a leadership standpoint is put a leader on a pedestal, make them completely different from the rest of the team. They are   The Dental A Team (13:32.23) in many ways, but make it so different that they're looked at as though they're untouchable. That there's no accountability being held in place, that they get to free for all, do whatever they want, but the team over here has to abide by these rules in this employee manual and they're like told they can't have time off and you don't even know when your manager's off. Like those pieces I think can really ruffle the team. Dana, what do you suggest to your clients as they're, because I know like I said you're building these out right now, but what are   you suggesting for your clients in respect to that? How do they go about that? And what do you think about all of that?   Dana (14:11.66) Yeah, I completely agree with you. think that there are some instances where leadership is different when I think it comes down to like policies and like procedures for team members and it's it's team members across the board, including leadership. And I think that like having your office manager your leadership team like also   live that and roll that and be active participants in this is exactly what I follow and these are the standards that I hold for myself and these are the policies that you know I'm going to also abide by I think is really super beneficial.   The Dental A Team (14:45.027) Yeah.   The Dental A Team (14:48.398) Yeah, I agree. I agree and making sure I think that they discuss those and they have conversations around them too. Wherever you guys note that people are going to be out, make sure everybody is noted on that same schedule that everything looks the same. Like Dana, like you said, doesn't have to be everyone's clear cut gets the same because I know tenure, I know based on, you know, your position in the practice, especially PTO, things like that might be different, but you want it to be across the   board as similarly spoken as we can get.   One huge note for practice owners, business managers, all of you guys, things like that, PTO, amount of PTO that we get, payroll, our pay, bonuses, payouts, anything like that needs to be a no-go. We do suggest that this is in your employee manual, that there's no discussions around what I make. I should not be talking to Dana in a practice about, as my position, this is what I make.   my bonus looks like. I actually had a practice recently. The whole hygiene department is turned upside down right now because we had an issue where this was discussed and   We worked really hard to make it hygienist very happy and meet all of the needs and requirements that were asked for that went above and beyond as not by a lot, but above and beyond where some other team members may have been in an effort to keep this person on staff. We know how difficult it is right now to find team members, but especially hygienists and that information was asked to be.   The Dental A Team (16:37.474) been kept quiet, it was not kept quiet and there's an entire team very upset, understandably, and now a doctor who's, you know, overhead is about to be pretty upside down for the next couple of months due to the fact. So I want to make it really clear and the team members that are listening, I don't say that so that you guys are slighted, so that you guys don't know what's going on, so you guys don't have the information. I say it because I truly feel with everything that I have, I always have   believed this and I believe this about myself. If you are worth more than what you're paying, what you're paid, you believe you are worth more than what you are paid, you need to advocate for that and you need to not expect other people to just show you how they feel you should be paid. Like they, a lot of us, think, I don't know how to say this, a lot of us feel as though our worth is shown to us by other people based off what they think we should be paid.   That's not always the case. My worth is from inside. My worth is what I think I am worthy of, what I think I can do, how I can show up. I want team members to understand that. I want team members to understand that it's not always equal and fair. Tenure makes a huge difference. The amount of time that you've been in the industry, how long you've been doing the specific position that you've been doing, what do you add to the bottom line of the practice for that position?   to add more value, ask how you can. Those are really great ways to be compensated more, to be shown your worth and your value in compensation. But on the flip side of that, as business owners and doctors and leaders, we need to make sure that it's very clear that those things are kept under wraps because it just makes really good employees feel really bad sometimes. So make sure things like that are in there. You know, just spitballing things, Dana and I have seen this here.   and making sure you guys are set. So I think the biggest piece is Dana, I loved your like take a look backwards on the year of what has happened, what's popped up, what's spiked that you think needs attention or you didn't have a policy and you wished you did. I love that. Making sure you communicate with somebody about the laws of your area. So whether it's CEDR, whether it's an employee, an employment lawyer or your lawyer that you have.   The Dental A Team (19:02.014) deemed as your practice. Again, there's states that are heavier in employee laws than other states. If you're in a heavy state, you typically know that. Please be careful. Please make sure you follow all of the guidelines. I implore that upon you. Dana and I live, luckily for us, it's very easy or it was very easy when we were in practice to do these and it didn't take much from CDER to like update the employee manuals because it was very easy, but I know there are some states, especially on each of our borders there.   that are a little tighter around that coastline. So state updates and laws, holidays, PTO, etc. Anything weird that you've come up against that you were like, this is so weird and I didn't even think about this. I don't want you to...   think about everything. I don't want you to think that it's going to happen every single year, you're going to have something new. So write it down, brainstorm it and have a space, would say, Dana, you'll probably do this too. Have a space in your active drive where it's like, hey, these are things I'm going to update next year. Last piece, I will say, have everyone sign an employee update every year, whether you do updates or not. The employee manual should be gone through. It should be something that's just like open and honest, spoken about all the time so that there's no questions. know you still have   I always get confused about my PTO when I was in practice. like, I don't know how many years I've been here. I don't know how much I have. My manager was like, I don't know why this is so hard. And I was like, I don't know.   This is where we're at. So I think just talking about it constantly, making sure everybody understands it and making those updates and then making those changes solid with a good signature is always best. Dana, I love that idea. I love that you had some talking points today. Those were fantastic. Thank you so much for this. guys, Dana's going to help me with an operations manual update one as well. We know she's my ops queen. So Dana, thank you so much and I hope you...   The Dental A Team (20:53.674) enjoy recording the rest of the podcasts with me today. Awesome. Thank you guys so much, and we'll catch you next time.

After his dismal performances in recent games, Father Time might be finally catching up to the soon-to-be 40-year-old LeBron James. Should coach JJ Redick's comments on LeBron's planned 82-game schedule be a hint some load management is needed in the near future? Plus, there's more bad news for the Lakers on the injury front with Jarred Vanderbilt plus we take a look around the league as well. All this and some Inside Sports Fantasy Football Week 14 talk as we get back into some heavy sports conversation on the Lakers Fast Break podcast! Get NBA League Pass 40% off today with our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/3eVLjX Joe's new game Coreupt is coming soon! Wish List it here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2360770/Coreupt/ Enter Microsoft's million-dollar sweepstakes! For your chance to win The Ultimate Giveaway—1 lucky winner gets $1,000,000 (USD) plus 10 winners receive $10,000 (USD) use this link today to enter! https://aka.ms/1M-Promo?rh=3713CD4&ref=1M Lakers Fast Break now has YouTube memberships! Join today at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQQa0G1GLHIo7RRmN5_uaqA/join and for just $2.99 a month, you get access to LFB badges and emojis, channel page recognition, video description recognition, member milestone chats plus a big shout-out from Gerald when he hosts the Lakers Fast Break podcast! Check out Stone Hansen on Twitter @report_court, Alfred Ezman @alfredezman, and John Costa's channels: Clutch Talk- https://www.youtube.com/@UCK5a8gQuHatSHCe6iEgNH5w and Lakers Corner- https://www.youtube.com/@UCPVus5ukOvYFmy098vv9qhw and Legend350 on his new channel https://www.youtube.com/@UCOZ69zK4btu9OlG9zFnlRRQ Special Deals today from our friends at #temu today at https://temu.to/m/u1samwbo8cc use code: aca785401 and you might save some $$$ at TEMU! Take a look at the line of Kinhank Mini PC's and retro game machines today at https://www.kinhank-retrogame.com?rs_ref=e8NA2Rm2 for some gaming and computing fun from Kinhank! Don't forget to watch the Lakers games with us LIVE at playback.tv/lakersfastbreak and our newest Lakers Fast Break merchandise site is now up at ⁠https://tinyurl.com/39yb4ta3⁠, check it out! Please Like, Share, and Subscribe to our channel and our social media @lakersfastbreak on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Twitch, on BLUESKY at @lakersfastbreak.bsky.social, e-mail us lakersfastbreak@yahoo.com or catch our audio of the Lakers Fast Break today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/lakers-fast-break⁠, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast outlet! The views and opinions expressed on the Lakers Fast Break are those of the panelists or guests themselves and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Lakers Fast Break or its owners. Any content or thoughts provided by our panelists or guests are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, anyone, or anything. Presented by our friends at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lakerholics.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lakersball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pop Culture Cosmos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Inside Sports Fantasy Football⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vampires and Vitae⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SynBlades.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube's John Mikaelian⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble), ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Happy Hoarder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, EmpireJeffTV, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Retro City Games! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakers-fast-break/support

05:07 - Three Questions For Dan 15:46 - Have they changed Dan's mind or are they sells? 30:49 - Heath asks Dan to help with his Dynasty Rankings. 43:27 - Listener Questions Fantasy Football Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts Watch FFT on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/fantasyfootballtoday SUBSCRIBE to FFT Express on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasy-football-today-express/id1528634304 Follow FFT Express on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qyGWfETSBFaciPrtvoWCC?si=6529cbee20634da8 SUBSCRIBE to FFT Dynasty on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasy-football-today-dynasty/id1696679179 FOLLOW FFT Dynasty on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aHlmMJw1m8FareKybdNfG?si=8487e2f9611b4438&nd=1 SUBSCRIBE to FFT DFS on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasy-football-today-dfs/id1579415837 FOLLOW FFT DFS on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5zU7pBvGK3KPhfb69Q1hNr?si=1c5030a3b1a64be2 Follow our FFT team on Twitter: @FFToday, @AdamAizer, @JameyEisenberg, @daverichard, @heathcummingssr Follow the brand new FFT TikTok account: https://www.tiktok.com/@fftoday Join our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FantasyFootballToday/ Sign up for the FFT newsletter https://www.cbssports.com/newsletter You can listen to Fantasy Football Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Football Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Football Today podcast." Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

05: Hard Questions, Simple Solutions – Episode 5 | Bernie DeSantis & Shlomo HomnickAdam and Tom are joined by the returning Bernie DeSantis, who previously appeared on LinkedIn LinkUps, and Shlomo Homnick from the Project 2740 community for this week's Hard Questions, Simple Solutions episode. Listen in as Bernie and Shlomo introduce their businesses and pose thought-provoking questions about balancing creativity with business demands and surrendering to new business processes. Adam and Tom offer practical, actionable advice, touching on workflow optimization, client expectations, and habit formation. Whether you're struggling to harmonize your creative and business efforts or seeking ways to implement new strategies effectively, this episode promises simple yet powerful solutions. Stay tuned for a blend of insightful discussions, real-world business challenges, and a closer look at the favorite elements of Project 2740 from our guests. Guest LinksBernie DeSantis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/badiii/Shlomo Homnick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shlomostyle/Timestamps00:00 Prioritize harmony between creativity and business time.05:39 Ensure relevance and creativity within constraints.09:06 Struggling to change business habits and priorities.12:48 Focus 70% on main task for success.13:53 Set realistic timeframes; prioritize and reassess weekly.18:25 Set clear expectations in client relationships.21:43 Reevaluate onboarding to set clear client expectations.26:13 Surrendering brings clarity and focus in challenges.26:59 Explore Project 2740 at Atomic Business Coaching.Atomic Action:Do the thing! Get the merch: https://shopatomicbusiness.com/We invite you to join our community, Project 2740. This is a community where you can be your true self and find the support you need to succeed. This unique platform offers live sessions, courses, and a network of like-minded individuals who are committed to personal and professional growth. Check out our Skool Community: Project 2740: https://www.atomicbusinesscoaching.com/project2740

Listen in as Mike Merrill and CICPAC Executive Director Kathleen Baldwin discuss the implications of the new lease accounting standard, ASC-842, on contractors' financial statements and business operations.  ASC-842 now requires companies to record the financial impact of their leases on their balance sheets. Baldwin details how this standard affects metrics like working capital, debt covenants and bonding capacity. The conversation underscores the importance of proactive communication with sureties and banks to manage these changes effectively. This episode provides actionable insights for contractors looking to stay compliant and financially sound under the new regulations. Key Takeaways •    Implement ASC-842 by ensuring most leases are included on balance sheets, which impacts financial statements and operational decisions. •    Assess how changes to lease accounting affect working capital, influencing a contractor's bonding capacity and ability to secure future projects. •    Reevaluate debt covenants under ASC-842 to maintain compliance with lenders, as new lease liabilities may alter key financial ratios. •    Adopt lease management software, such as LeaseCrunch, to automate lease data management, enhancing compliance and reducing manual errors. •    Engage in proactive financial planning by discussing ASC-842 implications with sureties and lenders early, minimizing the risk of financial statement surprises.

Are you simply admiring Jesus, or are you learning to live like Him? The difference between the two shapes everything about your faith journey. In this message, we break down the steps to becoming an apprentice of Jesus: moving from belief in Him to embodying the faith of Him. Through the 5 R's—Raise, Reevaluate, Reprioritize, Rebuild, and Replicate—you'll discover a clear pathway for spiritual growth, no matter where you are in your journey. Are you ready to take the next step?

On this West Virginia Morning, plans for a controversial water bottling plant in Jefferson County will require modification and some say concerns about the project remain. Also, a legislative work group on the state's child welfare system reported their findings and recommendations to lawmakers this month. The post Lawmakers Reevaluate Foster Care And Residents Raise Factory Concerns This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Nick and Danny discuss the Cavs ceiling this season after a 5-0 start.

Nick Wilson and Danny Cunningham discuss the Cavs 5-0 start to the season, the team's ceiling this year, and Bronny's big moment in the win over the Lakers.

In this compelling episode of "Shark Theory," host Baylor Barbee takes listeners on a raw and honest journey through a challenging personal experience—the theft of his belongings from his car, including his cherished golf clubs—which tested his patience and resilience. With a backdrop of overcoming adversity, Baylor explores the intricate nuances of personal growth when faced with unexpected setbacks. This episode unfolds in the aftermath of a distressing event, where Baylor shares his initial emotional reaction and subsequent reflections that led to deeper introspection and personal growth. Baylor Barbee delves into the importance of maintaining a positive outlook, even when life seems to unravel. He champions the idea of reframing adversity by segmenting life's challenges, ensuring negative events do not overshadow broader life aspects. This thoughtful episode emphasizes the relevance of identifying positives amid adversity, advocating for resilience, and rebuilding oneself after setbacks. Baylor's personal anecdotes, coupled with his philosophical insights, make this episode an enriching listen for anyone dealing with their own life's curveballs. Key Takeaways: Adversities in life, such as theft or financial fraud, offer an opportunity for self-reflection and personal growth. Reevaluate negative situations to uncover any potential positives, no matter how small, to prevent slipping into a negative mindset. Do not allow single adverse events to define your entire day; compartmentalize challenges to prevent them from impacting other life areas. Realize that despite personal setbacks, life continues, and we must adapt and move forward. Take prompt action to rebuild and move on from challenges, maintaining a focus on consistency and personal discipline. Notable Quotes: "How we respond to those things dictate a lot of times the direction of our life." "You can replace things. You can't replace people." "We have to start reevaluating the situation so that I didn't go down this dark path." "Regardless of the unfortunate events that you have, the one thing that is sad but true is you still have life to live." "You have to find time to rebuild at a certain point, sooner than later."

Welcome to another exciting episode of SaaS Fuel, where we ignite your journey from traction to scale in the SaaS world. In today's episode, we're joined by Randy Wootton, the CEO of Maxio, as we delve into the strategic intricacies of business growth. Prepare to explore essential business strategies, from planning and resource allocation to managing investors and company culture in hybrid environments. Discover how Maxio efficiently streamlines billing operations, tackles revenue challenges, and enhances financial reporting. Randy also unveils his "seven secrets of success for CEOs" and shares insights from the Maxio Institute Growth Report.Stay tuned as we dissect the vital balance between short-term gains and long-term success, revealing how to unlock your company's fullest potential. Let's dive in!Key Takeaways00:00 Reevaluate tasks; delegate; recognize collaboration necessity.04:05 Identify gaps, delegate expertise, empower team.09:24 VC motivations vary by investment stage, valuation.11:06 PE and VC focus on efficient growth.14:11 Discussing growth strategies and expectations with board.19:51 Fixed-rate pricing boosts growth in small companies.21:26 Usage-based models grow faster than fixed rate.25:56 Launching brands is difficult and time-consuming.28:20 Ultimate growth resource for SaaS founders/executives.33:58 CFO spends weeks closing books, analyzing metrics.37:50 Don't falter in board meetings; consequences serious.39:39 Advance notice aids board meeting preparation and responses.42:32 Manage board effectively by answering questions promptly.47:13 Integration and culture crucial to retaining talent.50:01 Senior executive drives intentional integration responsibility.54:22 Investing strategically in future revenue opportunities.55:51 Unlock potential by understanding generational differences.Tweetable Quotes"Growth Dynamics in Startups": "One of the things that was, perhaps counterintuitive was that we found that companies that were under $1,000,000 that do a fixed rate pricing, so term subscription, you get paid upfront, grow faster than those companies that embrace usage based pricing at less than $1,000,000." — Randy Wootton 00:19:57 "Growing Fast with Usage-Based Models": "The larger companies who have a usage based model are growing faster than fixed rate." — Randy Wootton 00:21:33 "Efficient Financial Analysis: In a normal company, then the CFO, he or she spends time looking at the operating metrics. Like, well, what happened with the revenue and what was the churn and where was the expansion and contraction?" — Randy Wootton 00:34:22 "Lessons in Leadership": "This is a lesson learned, versus acknowledging the ask if it's easily available in terms of being able to represent the answer, providing that, and if not, having enough intestinal fortitude to say, you know, that is it's a great question. We need to take that, under consideration. We'll get back to you in a week or so with a response." — Randy Wootton 00:42:07 SaaS Leadership Lessons1. Emphasize Strategic...

Our guest this week is Mike Abramowitz of St. Augustine, FL, an entrepreneur, co-founder of Better Than Rich, speaker, author and transformational coach as well as father of two young children.Mike and his wife, Lindsay, have been married for seven years and are the proud parents of two children: daughter Ella (1) and son James (3), who was born at 26 weeks, weighing 1 pound four ounces, which caused severe bronchial pulmonary challenges, necessitating a trachea, ventilator and feeding tube.  Their route to becoming parents also included; IVF, a series of miscarrIages and a still birth.  Mike was born and raised in New Jersey and is the youngest of eight siblings.  His dad fought in two Israel wars, which revealed some very positive and enlightening aspects of his dad's personality, which helped shape his world view and impacted his commitment to fathering.  At heart Mike is an entrepreneur with a drive and commitment to serve.  We learn about Vector Marketing and the Cutco Mafia, GRAB Tomorrow, PB&J for Tampa, Front Row Dads, and Better Than Rich, a virtual assistant platform, which allows users to leverage their time and accelerate growth.We'll hear Mike's incredible story on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast.Show LinksPhone – (732) 687-8688Email – mike@betterthanrich.com LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeabramowitz1/Personal Website - https://mikeabramowitz.com/about/Better Than Rich - https://www.betterthanrich.com/PB&J for Tampa – https://mikeabramowitz.com/programs/pbj/G.R.A.B. (Grow. Re-Evaluate.  Appreciate. Believe.) - https://mikeabramowitz.com/programs/grab/Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated.  There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through."SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videosPlease support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/  

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Happy Libra New Moon Solar Eclipse! There are some valuable lessons and guidance to glean from this eclipse that wraps up the 2024 cycle. The themes of Libra shine through forcefully shifting us into the ability to see our own situations objectively and not personally. Is this working for me? Am I showing up as my full authentic self or something less? Is it time to make new choices? Where have I been overly compromising and why? What am I actually wanting & needing in connection with others. These are all questions that this eclipse inspires us to ask and with conviction to achieve a higher experience of life.On this Divine Feminine solo episode I share some of the information I've gather on this last eclipse of the year and my own intuitive hits on it. How its a great time to look at patterns and tendencies and decide to end situations that are not benefiting you and causing you to hold your energy back. Beautifully balanced Libra energy allows you to consider situations from other people's viewpoint and make a choose based on everyone involved rather than just yourself. It's an opportune time to make changes that could alter the course of the rest of your life in a fabulous way.https://www.yasminboland.com/books/moonology-cards/https://cafeastrology.com/On this Identify & Heal solo episode I share a few more revelations that came up a couple weeks back on my birthday which feel particularly relevant with this eclipse portal. Specifically the New Moon solar coming up next week (which I'll be doing an episode on). Wanting to encourage you all to consider, if you're not you're own biggest fan, why not? If you're not on the front lines championing yourself, what's keeping you from cheering the loudest for yourself and the pursuit of the life of your dreams. If we can't believe we deserve it we'll never see it happen. So time to get behind yourself once and for all!Join the Women Waken Community on Instagram Here: https://tinyurl.com/522duz2c 

Bob Carrothers has 29 years of experience, he facilitates peer-to-peer boards of CEOs and executives, creating environments conducive to skill enhancement, informed decision-making and superior results. Bob is certified as an Emergenetics advisor and Predictive Index practitioner, equipping him with a profound understanding of human behaviour and cognition.    Questions · So, we always like to ask our guests, in your own words, could you share a little bit about your journey? How you got from where you were to where you are today? · What would you say maybe if you could pick three overarching tenets or competencies that you believe CEOs need to practice or embrace in order to really achieve the three areas that just mentioned. · What are some of the key things that make an organization successful? · Now, Bob, can you also share with our audience, what's the one online resource, tool, website or application that you absolutely cannot live without in your business? · Now, can you also share with our listeners maybe one or two books that you have read, it could be a book that you read a very long time ago, or even one that you've read recently, but it had a great impact on you, whether it be personally or professionally. · Bob, can you share with our audience what's the one thing that's going on in your life right now that you are really excited about, either something you're working on to develop yourself or your people. · Where can listeners find you online? · Now, before we wrap our episodes up, Bob, we always like to ask our guests, do you have a quote or saying that during times of adversity or challenge, you'll tend to revert to this quote if for any reason you get derailed or you get off track, the quote kind of helps to get you back on track. Do you have one of those?   Highlights Bob's Journey Me: So, we always like to ask our guests, in your own words, could you share a little bit about your journey? How you got from where you were to where you are today?   Bob shared that it's been a very interesting journey. He started out as an entrepreneur; he had companies involved in the meat trading business. So, they bought and sold animal parts, lungs, livers, kidneys, everything that was most people would consider waste from an animal, and then they would resell them to people we knew wanted them, mostly to pet food companies, that's where the tonnage went. And then others to went to Mexico. Others went into sausage making, Chorizo making on the West Coast. They just find a buyer and go do it. And they'd go into a packing house and buy their entire production of lungs or livers or whatever, and then resell it into the pet food canning business. So, it's been an interesting ride.  In 1996 he got out of that business. He sold it to his management team, and they took it over, and they're still running it. And then after that, he started another company that failed miserably. He lost a ton of money. He was crushed, and it was hard and then he looked around, and he'd been a Vistage member, and he loved it. And he knew that with all the ups and downs he's had in his life, he could help people from making mistakes and doing what he did and living that life. So, he reached out to his past business chair, and he hired him, and that was in 1996, so he's been doing this ever since, September of 1996, so it's been quite a ride.   Overarching Tenets or Competencies CEO's Need to Embrace to Unlock Their Potential, Enhance Performance and Achieve Their Goals Me: Now, you focus on empowering CEOs to unlock their full potential, enhance their performance and achieve their goals. Based on your many years of experience, Bob in this space, working, I'm sure with CEOs and entrepreneurs across different industries, what would you say maybe if you could pick three overarching tenets or competencies that you believe CEOs need to practice or embrace in order to really achieve the three areas that I just mentioned.   Bob shared that he thinks they need to establish a great culture in their company and mind it. Nurture it and protect it, because culture trumps everything, nothing else matters. Your people won't be happy, you won't keep people, you will make your customers angry, your suppliers angry, and you'll do a really bad job because your employees won't care. And so, that's the first thing he would say, is build a strong culture.  The second thing is to hire correctly, be slow to hire and fast to make them available to industry. So, that's really important. If the employee can't do the job they were hired to do, they need to move on and then hire the right people. Put a lot of effort in your hiring process. And the other one would be, watch the money. You've got to keep track of your cash flow, you got to predict what the cash is going to be down the road. Bigger companies have CFOs to do that, and then they'll report to the CEO. Smaller ones, often the CEO will do it themselves. But you have to do it, because if you run out of cash, you're out of business. It's just really simple, if you can't make payroll, then you're gone.   Key Things for an Organization Success Me: So, Bob, in working with these different organizations, right? We're trying to establish what are some of the key things that make an organization successful? And so, the customer experience is critical in all businesses regardless of whether or not you have a face-to-face type of interaction or you're just digital and people are communicating with you solely through the internet. But leadership is very important for a business, whether you're a solopreneur or you're a fortune 500 company, regardless of the size, it's driven by the leader in the organization. As it relates to customer experience, if you were to maybe give us an example of a use case, a good use case, example that you've observed over the years in working with these CEOs, what do you think are some of the key things that make them be able to have a successful customer experience, one in which their customers are their brand advocates, their evangelists, their word of mouth advertisers. If that company decided not to advertise for the next two, three years, they would still be doing great business because their customers view them as fans. What would you say are key things in that?   Bob shared that there's one company that comes to mind, and that CEO was brilliant, and the culture in the company was extremely strong. He would walk around his plant every day, and he knew everybody's name and met family members, and he'd walk up to him and just say, “Hey, Charlie, how you doing? How's the family? How's your wife? I heard your son Robbie is sick.” He would do that, and the employees felt that they were cared for.  He never stopped setting goals, he never stopped doing things that would make the work fun. He was trying to reduce shrinkage one day, and it kept bugging him, it was going on for months, and he decided he'd just do a little contest, and he went out and bought an old junker car and a whole bunch of sledgehammers, and every day the group, the employees reduced the amount of shrinkage, they could go out and beat up on the car. And it was just amazing how much fun they were having and how just beating a car, they hit their goal for sure, and it cost the CEO, like, what $500 to do that.  He had other contests like dunk the CFO, where he had one of those dunking tubs. Certain goals were reached, that was out in the parking lot. He saw him with his customers. One of their Vistage speakers impacted him so much that he invited his customers from around the country to come to his plant, see the plant, and hear this speaker present, and because it made such an impact on him, he wanted his customers to be better too, so he thought this speaker could really help him.  What else did he do? Whenever he'd walk up to somebody and they promised to do something for him, he recorded it on his phone, so he'd pull it out and before he saw them, pull up their name and say, “Hey, how are you coming on that project we talked about?” And the accountability went through the roof. Just little things like that, simple things. But he had one goal, that if the company reached so much in revenue sales, he knew that if it did, they'd make extra money, if it was over and above the regular goal, it was big….hairy….audacious goal, and he said, “If you guys hit this, I will take the entire company to Las Vegas.” Because he knew if they increased the revenue that much, the profits would go up enough to pay for the trip and then some. And he was legendary with his employees. Just things like that that are special.   Me: I think one of the things I took away from what you said just now that it's not the big things, it's like always the little things, the minor details, and they go very far away with another human being, because it shows them that you value them, you appreciate them, and they're just not there to milk, to get more money, money, money. But you value them as a person, and you recognize the fact that your success is just as important as their success.   Bob agreed, that's exactly right. That's what it takes to build a great company, is the culture you create. You want people waiting in line to go to work for you.   Me: I know right, that's awesome.   App, Website or Tool that Bob Absolutely Can't Live Without in His Business When asked about an online resource that he cannot live without, Bob shared that he hates it, but he can't live without it, it's called email. Buries him, but it's the communication is so fast, and we can send documents back and forth, and he doesn't think anybody could live without email now. We all curse it, but it's there.    Me: Agreed, because in the absence of email, we have to go back to posting a letter to your customer or to your friend or family member, and we all know the Postal Service takes forever for you to get that response. So, yeah, email is amazing.   Bob shared that he remembers those days and they'd send off a contract and wait and wait and wait to get it back, just because of the mail, or an invoice. It just was crazy. And then came fax machines, and they were huge. He bought one once and his accountant, and said, “Why do you want that thing? Nobody else has them.” And he said they will, even though they will. And that became huge, and then email took over for that.   Books that Have Had the Biggest Impact on Bob When asked about books that have had a great impact, Bob shared that Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…And Others Don't was a book that had an effect on him. Blue Ocean Strategy: How to Create Uncontested Market Space and Make Competition Irrelevant is another one. Dale Carnegie, How to Win Friends and Influence People.   Me: I'm actually looking at the book right now. It's sitting right in front of me.   Bob shared that that's one of the major ones. And another one he wrote was How to Stop Worrying and Start Living. So, there's several.    What Bob is Really Excited About Now! When asked about something that he's really excited about, Bob shared that he's always excited about cheering, he sees so much, and he loves what he does. As far as he's not in any training right now, but Vistage offers trainings all the time, and he also does stuff outside of Vistage. But right now, he's getting ready to go on a holiday in a sprinter van, it's an RV, and that's kind of got his attention. Plus, he's got two Vistage meetings next week.   Me: So, those are your things that you're working on that you're really excited about. Fantastic.   Where can listeners find Bob online? LinkedIn - Bob Carrothers Website – www.vistage.com   Quote or Saying that During Times of Adversity Bob Uses When asked about quotes that he tends to revert to, Bob shared he does, he's a big fan of Albert Einstein, and he had a quote that was, “The same level of thinking that caused a problem is not going to fix the problem.” That's not exact, but that's what it means. And that's so true. Another one is, “Everybody's a genius. But if you want to teach a fish to fly, they're going to fail and feel they're a loser from then on.” And some people just can't get it. And sometimes when things go wrong, you got to look at the people involved, or the thinking involved and reapproach it with a different level.   Me: Okay, so that second quote is more to say, maybe you need to take a few steps backward just to move forward, just to reevaluate and do it again.   Bob agreed. Reevaluate if it's an employee and they just can't get it. Maybe they're just not set up for it, and it's better to find another position for them, or another area of responsibility, or perhaps they're just not right for your company, like you got to have the right people on the bus as Jim Collins say.    Me: True. If you have the wrong people on the bus, it makes the journey that much harder.   Bob agreed, they got to be in the right seats.   Me: Well, thank you so much Bob for jumping on our podcast today and sharing all of these awesome insights as it relates to Vistage and your journey and just what are some of the key things that makes a leader successful and makes an organization successful as they navigate their customer experience through the journey of their customers lifetime. So, I think your conversation today was extremely insightful, and I just wanted to extend our deepest gratitude to you for taking time to share with us today.   Bob shared that he's really enjoyed this. Yanique ask great questions and make him think so, thank you.   Please connect with us on Twitter @navigatingcx and also join our Private Facebook Community – Navigating the Customer Experience and listen to our FB Lives weekly with a new guest  Links • Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…And Others Don't by Jim Collins • Blue Ocean Strategy: How to Create Uncontested Market Space and Make Competition Irrelevant by W. 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The author of the Book of Hebrews encourages his audience to run with endurance like the cloud of witnesses before us. Jesus will chasten us to help us lighten our load so we can run with endurance. If you want to lighten your load, you need to do 3 things: 1.) Change your perspective. Christ's working in your life will bring about refinement and renewal as you look to Jesus. 2.) Pursue peace and holiness. You're called to pursue peace and holiness with everyone. This is how you live set apart from the world. 3.) Reevaluate your appetite. Don't miss who Jesus is by allowing bitterness to grow in your heart. Join Pastor Toshaun Avery as he shares how the chastening of God helps us lighten our load to run with endurance. Don't forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! ● Connect with us on Social Media ↴ Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/ ● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/ Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/ Do you want to go deeper in your study of the book of Hebrews? Get our FREE Book of Hebrews Study Guide—a comprehensive video series with weekly questions to see and know Jesus better. #AbundantLife #Sermon #Studyofhebrews #Jesusisbetterthan #Lightenyourload

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