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Welcome to the Monday Minute — your weekly reset to lead better, think clearer, and build your independent dealership with intention. Every dealer has a sales process. The question is whether it's intentional or accidental. If it's not written down and trained consistently, every salesperson on your lot is making it up as they go — and the path of least resistance is never the path to growth. One customer gets a great experience. The next gets confusion. One lead gets followed up. The next falls through the cracks. That's not a business. That's a gamble.In this episode, Jeff and Luke get specific about what a real road to the sale looks like — from the first phone call and appointment setting, to the lot greeting, vehicle presentation, test drive, credit application, deal build, close, and the follow-up call most dealers are still skipping. They break down why your process has to match your model — retail, BHPH, wholesale, and highline all run differently — and why scripts don't have to sound robotic to eliminate confusion and build customer confidence. Top athletes practice fundamentals. Your sales team should too.Your assignment this week: write down your road to the sale, step by step. Define how your dealership handles each phase of the customer journey. Review it with your team. Refine it. Practice it. Because random processes create random results — and intentional processes create predictable growth.Review this week's Sunday newsletter at TheIndependentDealer.com for the full theme and exercises.Not subscribed yet? Sign up now. https://theindependentdealer.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=603446580871d8522a454418d&id=50aae74348Let's build this together.

David Sons and Rob Collingsworth have a conversation with Hunter Baker, Chairman of the SBC Committee on Resolutions, about the slate of resolutions coming to messengers at the 2026 SBC. The Baptist Review exists for Southern Baptists to engage in good faith discussion about the issues, current events, and questions that matter in our Convention. To follow the conversation, read The Baptist Review online at www.thebaptistreview.com ----more---- Make plans to join us at our 2026 Presidential Forum in Orlando. Tickets are free. Register here. ----more---- Thanks to our sponsors at SEBTS! Our friends at Southeastern Seminary believe scholarship is for the local church. They offer a wide range of advanced degrees with robust biblical and theological training from a Great Commission perspective. Study under premiere Baptist scholars. Refine your leadership. And acquire advanced research skills that will equip you for a lifetime of faithful ministry as you teach others and make disciples of Jesus Christ.  Learn more about how you can be equipped to serve the church and fulfill the Great Commission by visiting sebts.edu/advanced ----more---- Follow us on X Follow us on Facebook  

In this episode of the He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, Jaci and Michael sit down with Danielle Dobbs, First Vice President of Marketing and brand positioning expert, to talk about what it really takes to build marketing that works when budgets are limited, audiences are distracted, and the temptation to skip strategy and go straight to tactics is everywhere. Danielle brings over 11 years of experience working with growing businesses across the United States and draws on her work in both agency and in-house roles to make the case for process over guesswork every single time. She walks through her proprietary Refine framework, shares why a message that tries to reach everyone reaches no one, and explains how understanding your audience deeply enough to know who you are not for is just as powerful as knowing who you are for. From balancing short-term wins with long-term brand building to why frequency matters far more than reach in today’s noisy ad environment, this is a grounded and practical conversation about doing marketing with real intention behind it. Key Takeaways Going straight to tactics without a strategy is one of the most expensive mistakes a business can make A clear and focused message will always outperform a broad one – trying to say everything at once means nothing lands Knowing who you are not for is just as important as defining who you are for, and most businesses skip that step entirely Frequency matters more than reach – being seen once by thousands of people is far less valuable than being seen repeatedly by the right ones Breaking content into smaller pieces over time builds more rapport than publishing everything at once Every business has a unique story and differentiator – the Refine framework exists to help them find it and communicate it with intention Listen wherever you get your podcasts or at razorbranding.org

David Sons hosts with TBR leadership team members Jared Cornutt, Rob Collingsworth, and Griffin Gulledge for a conversation about what to expect and how to approach the 2026 SBC. The Baptist Review exists for Southern Baptists to engage in good faith discussion about the issues, current events, and questions that matter in our Convention. To follow the conversation, read The Baptist Review online at www.thebaptistreview.com ----more---- Make plans to join us at our 2026 Presidential Forum in Orlando. Tickets are free. Register here. ----more---- Thanks to our sponsors at SEBTS! Our friends at Southeastern Seminary believe scholarship is for the local church. They offer a wide range of advanced degrees with robust biblical and theological training from a Great Commission perspective. Study under premiere Baptist scholars. Refine your leadership. And acquire advanced research skills that will equip you for a lifetime of faithful ministry as you teach others and make disciples of Jesus Christ.  Learn more about how you can be equipped to serve the church and fulfill the Great Commission by visiting sebts.edu/advanced ----more---- Follow us on X Follow us on Facebook  

Jared Cornutt and Rob Collingsworth have a conversation with Clint Pressley, President of the Southern Baptist Convention and Pastor of Hickory Grove Baptist Church, to talk about the SBC annual meeting and his experience as President. The Baptist Review exists for Southern Baptists to engage in good faith discussion about the issues, current events, and questions that matter in our Convention. To follow the conversation, read The Baptist Review online at www.thebaptistreview.com Make plans to join us at our 2026 Presidential Forum in Orlando. Tickets are free. Register here. Thanks to our sponsors at SEBTS! Our friends at Southeastern Seminary believe scholarship is for the local church. They offer a wide range of advanced degrees with robust biblical and theological training from a Great Commission perspective. Study under premiere Baptist scholars. Refine your leadership. And acquire advanced research skills that will equip you for a lifetime of faithful ministry as you teach others and make disciples of Jesus Christ.  Learn more about how you can be equipped to serve the church and fulfill the Great Commission by visiting sebts.edu/advanced ----more---- Follow us on X Follow us on Facebook  

Event Objectives:Describe the use of simulation in safer firearm storage education for pediatric residents.Discuss how simulation increases comfort of pediatric residents in discussing safer firearm storage at well visits.Evaluate caregiver comprehension and usability of a pediatric SMART asthma action plan using iterative field testing and health literacy principles.Identify differences in interpretation and preferences between English- and Spanish-speaking caregivers regarding SMART asthma management instructions.Refine and co-develop a bilingual SMART asthma action plan through caregiver feedback to improve clarity, safety, and real-world usability for home asthma management.Review common concerns of providers and patients surrounding home NG programs.Discuss our hospital's home NG pathway and evaluate the success of its implementation.Evaluate trends in G-tube vs home NG placement and identify opportunities to reduce surgical intervention.Examine the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary benefits of end-of-block reflective debriefing sessions on pediatric resident professional well-being.Claim CME Credit Here!                                                                                                                                      

🧭 REBEL Rundown 🔑 Key Points 🧩 Human Factors: The unseen behaviors, distractions and considerations critical in emergency medicine and the ICU, influencing patient care beyond just medical knowledge.🎯 System Design: Effective system design directly impacts team performance by creating environments that facilitate optimal decision-making. 🏥 Real-world Application: The application of human factors in healthcare leads to better team dynamics, reduced stress, and improved patient outcomes. 👷🏽‍️It’s Everyone’s Job: Building a culture of adaptability and openness to change can lead to better healthcare delivery, communication and interprofessional relationships🛠️ Practical Solutions: Start the conversation in departments for actionable and pragmatic changes to current healthcare environments to enhance practitioner efficiency and patient care quality. Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast. 👀Previously Covered and Related Content: REBEL EM: Titles Don’t Make LeadersREBEL MIND: Moving from Junior to Senior Leadership in Emergency CareREBEL MIND: The Dunning-Kruger EffectREBEL MIND: Growth vs Fixed Mindset 📝 Introduction Welcome back to Rebel MIND, the podcast where we sharpen the person behind the practitioner. MIND stands for Mastering Internal Negativity during Difficulty. This series emphasizes productivity, provider performance, and team optimization to ensure we are at our best during high-pressure situations. In this episode, host Dr. Mark Ramzy chats with special guests and master educators about the concept of human factors.Dr. Chris Hicks is an emergency physician and trauma team leader at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto, and co-founder of Advanced Performance Healthcare Design, a physician-led simulation and design group. Dr. Andrew Petrosoniak is an emergency physician and trauma team leader at St. Michael’s Hospital, and Medical Director of the Unity Health Toronto Simulation Program. He’s an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto where his research focuses on simulation for systems and design improvement and optimizing the care of the bleeding patient. Along with Dr. Hicks, he’s also President of Advanced Performance Healthcare Design, a consulting firm that works with high-performance teams and uses simulation to enhance and design better healthcare spaces Cognitive Question How can the integration of human factors improve decision-making and performance in emergency medicine and critical care environments? ️What are Human Factors? In the context of healthcare, human factors encompass the interplay between humans, the systems they work within, and the effectiveness of their interactions. It includes elements like communication, system design, environmental conditions, and behavioral patterns affecting individual and team decision-making processes. It’s the collective impact of individual behaviors, team dynamics, and the physical environment on performance and outcomes. The aim is to eliminate issues arising from human error by creating systems and environments that naturally guide and support optimal performance. 🏥How This Applies to the Emergency Department or ICU? Efficient integration of human factors in high-pressure settings like the Emergency Department (ED) or Intensive Care Unit (ICU) helps mitigate the risks associated with stressful and chaotic environments. By focusing on system designs that account for human behavior, healthcare professionals can reduce errors, enhance team coordination, and ultimately improve patient care. This is crucial as teams are often required to make rapid, life-saving decisions in these environmentsThe design of clinical spaces can either hinder or help efficient care. Poorly arranged equipment or cluttered workspaces increase stress and impede decision-making. Implementing structured design principles, such as dedicated equipment zones and clear visual cues, can streamline workflows and enhance team coordinationIt actually helps pave the way for more efficiency because you end up “working smarter instead of harder”.It speaks directly to the Daniel Kahneman’s theory of Type 2 Thinking – which is a slow, analytical cognitive process requiring deliberate thoughtWe’ll likely create a whole dedicated episode to this but if you want to read more ahead of time on it, check out his book Thinking, Fast and Slow ⏩Immediate Action Steps for Your Next Shift **Assess Your Environment**: Take note of any clutter, noise, or layout issues in your workspace that could hinder optimal performance. Identify problem areas that could be optimized.**Recognizable Hard-Stop** – Implement a “Stop-Point” Check for areas or issues that involve more than just patient safety (ie. workflow inefficiencies, sign-out, throughput, etc). Use predefined benchmarks during procedures to ensure clarity and efficiency.**Foster Open Communication** – Encourage an environment where every team member feels comfortable discussing their thoughts and decisions without fear of judgment.**Prototype Solutions** – Work with colleagues to identify problems and brainstorm quick, cost-effective solutions that could be tested in your department.**Role Clarity and Preparation** – Ensure roles are clearly defined and team members are prepared with necessary resources readily available during high-stakes scenarios.**Test and Refine** – Conduct quick pilot tests of new setups or processes during quieter times and gather feedback from your team. Conclusion Human factors play a critical role in shaping healthcare outcomes. Through structured system designs and attention to team dynamics, it is possible to reduce inefficiencies and enhance both patient care and provider well-being. It requires a shift in perspective from seeing design and systems as separate from human behaviors, to seeing them as intricately linked. By incorporating these principles, healthcare professionals can create environments that inherently support better, safer, and more effective patient care. 🚨 Clinical Bottom Line Incorporating human factors into healthcare isn’t just about preventing errors—it’s about creating an ecosystem where the healthcare team is empowered to perform at their best, even under the most challenging conditions. Implementing small, iterative changes can create a meaningful impact, paving the way for improved systems and processes. This starts by redesigning systems and environments with human factors in mind, which can significantly improve both the efficiency of care delivery and the safety of the healthcare environment. Further Reading Petrosoniak A, Hicks C. M&M rounds 2.0: the future of performance improvement. CJEM. Feb 2025PMID: 39979684Petrosoniak A, Hicks CDesign, build, train, excel: Using simulation to create elite trauma systems. International Anesthesiology Clinics. Publish Ahead of Print.Request the Article herePetrosoniak A, Hicks C, et al. Design Thinking-Informed Simulation: An Innovative Framework to Test, Evaluate, and Modify New Clinical Infrastructure. Simul Healthc. 2020 Jun 2020.PMID: 32039946Bleetman A, et al.Human factors and error prevention in emergency medicine. Emerg Med J. May 2012PMID: 21565880Hayden EM, et al.Human Factors and Simulation in Emergency Medicine. Acad Emerg Med. 2018 Feb 2018PMID: 28925571 Meet the Authors Mark Ramzy, DO Co-Editor-in-Chief Cardiothoracic Intensivist and EM Attending RWJBH / Rutgers Health, Newark, NJ Chris Hicks, MD, Med Co-Founder of Advanced Performance Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of Toronto, Canada Andrew Petrosoniak, MD, MSc Co-Founder and President of Advanced Performance Medical Director of Unity Health Toronto Simulation Program Showing Slide 1 of 3 The post REBEL MIND – Human Factors: The Hidden Architecture of Emergency & Critical Care Medicine appeared first on REBEL EM - Emergency Medicine Blog.

Episode Topic: Natural Rights at the FoundingHow can the origins of American liberty help us chart the complex distinction between inherent human capacities and governmental regulations? Refine your perspective on the social compact, shifting your view of rights from mere judicial trumps to essential components of a self-governing society.Featured Speakers:Jud Campbell, Stanford UniversityRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/79d0b2.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled 1776: The Ideas that Made the Modern World. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career.Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

MTCT Episode #204- Repeat, Remove, Refine by Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune

"I don't know the first thing about recipes... but the app does." In Part 2 of this Weekly Keyholder audit, we move from the "how-to" of building to the "how-much" of selling. If you've ever wondered if your niche idea actually works in the real world, this breakdown of the Healthy EDT App (Eating, Diabetes, Thyroid) is your roadmap.[Key Takeaways in Part 2]

On today's Flyover Conservatives Show, we sat down with Clay Clark to break down the creative process and the simple framework of Define, Act, Measure, and Refine. Clay explains why people are naturally drawn to fun, positive, decisive, momentum-building leaders — and why passive, indecisive, non-solution-focused behavior repels growth, opportunity, and strong teams. You'll also hear powerful examples from real entrepreneurs, including a 9,500% ROI business growth story and lessons from Grammy-winning creatives on energy, organization, writer's block, work ethic, and emotional state.TO WATCH ALL FLYOVER CONTENT: www.theflyoverapp.com Follow and Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFlyoverConservativesShowClay ClarkWEBSITE: www.thrivetimeshow.comText FLYOVER to 918-851-0102 to learn moreTo Schedule A Time To Talk To Dr. Dr. Kirk Elliott Go To ▶ https://flyovergold.com  Or Call 720-605-3900 Clay Clark is a serial entrepreneur, business coach, and bestselling author known for helping companies scale through proven systems and disciplined execution. He is the founder of the ReAwaken America Tour, one of the largest faith, freedom, and economic events in the country. Clay has built and sold multiple successful businesses across marketing, finance, and professional services. He is widely respected for his ability to translate complex economic and technological shifts into practical action steps for everyday Americans. Clay is a frequent speaker and media guest, offering insight on entrepreneurship, economic resilience, and leadership in uncertain times.-------------------------------------------

FREE 5-Day INFP Personality Type Tutorial course: http://infp.geekpsychology.comEvolve Community (access to all 10 courses and monthly workshops): http://evolve.geekpsychology.comYou have a whole other life living in your head. The one where you became a psychologist. Or an author. Or something you've never fully let go of.That's not a problem to fix. It's your Explorer doing exactly what it was built to do.In this video, I break down why INFPs keep imagining careers they never pursue, what your daydreams are actually signaling, and how to stop feeling guilty about the paths you didn't take.Here's what we get into: why your Explorer (Extraverted Intuition) opens infinite tabs and never closes them, why your Soul attaches identity to every "what if," why the Commander is the function that actually gets you moving, and how to honor the unlived lives without letting them paralyze you.The boat anchored in the harbor never reaches new horizons. Pick a quest. Learn from it. Refine from there.If this hit something, share it with the INFP in your life who's been sitting on three different dream careers for five years.

What happens when an architect stops designing one-off buildings and starts designing a system?Justin Brechtel is a licensed architect in California, principal of Iterate Architecture, and VP of Architecture at West Modular — and he's making the case that the way we deliver buildings is broken. Architects have spent decades reinventing the wheel on every project, slowly ceding their leadership role to developers and contractors. Justin's answer: treat architecture like a product. Build the bones once. Refine them like an iPhone.In this episode we get into what it actually looks like to embed architects on a factory floor, why talking to a modular manufacturer early can save your entire project, and why "slow is responsible" has quietly become one of the most expensive ideas in American cities.Links:Website: www.iterae.comInstagram: @iteraearchitecturehttps://www.westmodular.com/

The upcoming visit to China by United States President Donald Trump presents a cherished opportunity to help stabilize and refine China-US relations at a time of growing global uncertainty.During his talks with President Trump over phone in February, President Xi Jinping stressed that the two sides should make this year one of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation, while steering the giant ship of China-US relations steadily forward through winds and storms and accomplishing more big things and good things.President Trump's prospective visit comes at a time when the world economy faces sluggish growth, supply chains remain under pressure, geopolitical tensions persist and financial uncertainty lingers. Against this backdrop, closer China-US coordination would help stabilize global expectations, support international markets and reinforce confidence in the global economic recovery.Under such conditions, it is important for the two leaders to have candid and in-depth face-to-face talks to explore how the two countries can work together to properly address key international and regional issues, and advance practical cooperation, which is not only in line with the common interests of China and the US, but also beneficial to the peace, stability and development of the wider world.The world's two largest economies remain deeply embedded in global value chains despite the tariff war, sanctions and "de-risking" moves on the part of the US. US companies continue to rely on the Chinese market; Chinese enterprises continue to value stable trade and investment relations with the US. Even amid fierce rivalry over semiconductors and advanced technologies, neither side can escape the costs of economic estrangement. This creates space for pragmatic negotiation and cooperation.President Xi has emphasized in his phone talks with the US leader that the two sides should adhere to the common understandings reached, enhance dialogue and communication, properly manage their differences and expand practical cooperation. China always means what it says and matches its words with actions and results. As long as both sides move in the same direction on the basis of equality, mutual respect and mutual benefit, they can find ways to address each other's concerns.Climate governance, anti-narcotics coordination, artificial intelligence regulation, macroeconomic stabilization and crisis management all remain areas where the two sides have shared incentives to work together.But any sustainable stabilization requires confronting what is the political foundation of the relationship: the Taiwan question.The Taiwan question is not simply one issue among many, but the core of China's core interests and the most sensitive red line in bilateral relations. Respect for the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiques is not a negotiable diplomatic preference. It is the indispensable precondition for stable ties.US policymakers should not underestimate how fundamental the Taiwan question is to stable ties. Managing differences prudently and avoiding miscalculation on the Taiwan question is essential not only for bilateral stability, but also for peace and security in the Asia-Pacific region.In a world facing growing uncertainty and fragmentation, maintaining stable China-US relations remains a shared responsibility of the two major countries. Strengthening communication, managing differences prudently and expanding mutually beneficial cooperation would not only serve the interests of both peoples, but also contribute positively to the world. A descent into unchecked rivalry between the world's two largest economies would benefit no one.

We avoid four sinful activities and especially avoid four things. Be careful about what we eat, as it directly affects your consciousness. No illicit sex, no intoxication, no gambling, no meat-eating. These are just low activities. When we're engaged in devotional service, we have to be careful because we may not see everything. So there are different kinds of aparādhas. There's vaiṣṇava-aparādha, there's nāma-aparādha, there's sevā-aparādha and there's dhāma-aparādha. For instance, when you go to the dhāma, you have to be very careful because you may not know where you're stepping. You should not develop a flippant attitude—that "Who are all these people? What's this place?" If you're around devotees, you should be very humble because you should know that they are very dear to Kṛṣṇa. When you're around the Deities, don't be a bull in a china shop. That's why there are regulations in pañcarātrika worship. You make sure there's no cross-contamination. If you touch some prasād, like if you pick up a tulsī leaf already offered, then you purify your hand before you offer a fresh tulsī leaf. You have to be careful where you step, never step over Kṛṣṇa, never put your feet on things. There are ways— like don't talk loudly before the Deities, don't cry, wail. There are all these points for avoiding aparādha. 'Rādhā' means ārādhanam, worship of Kṛṣṇa in the proper way. And there are ways that are improper. So you refine your mind and the way you act when you're around the devotees, when you're around Kṛṣṇa, when you're around the dhāma, and when you're around the Holy Name. Then you can be fully receptive to their mercy and take it all in. Pāpa are gross activities that come from our attachment to the modes of rajas and tamas, and even sattva to some degree, but it's very light. But the tamasic, we have to be very careful and purify our minds and hearts so that we can at least develop sāttvic habits. Kṛṣṇa talks about this in the 11th Canto, there is a whole chapter about it. Everything you use in your life should be sāttvic. Because otherwise, in rajas, tamas, then you're still subjected to activities that are animal-like. And we need clarity, we need sattva. Sattvaṁ yad brahma-darśanam. You have to come from the raw wood, to the smoke, to the fire. That's tamas, rajas, sattva. So we avoid the things that are obviously degrading, and then we avoid offenses so that we can be gentle and worshipful around the Holy Name, around the Vaiṣṇavas, around the Deities, etc. I'm going to read you the verse again, because this is the verse for the day. This, for those of you who are interested, it's in the.. (15:04) ------------------------------------------------------------ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://vaisesikadasayatra.blogspot.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://iskconsv.com/book-store/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://thefourquestionsbook.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark ------------------------------------------------------------ #japajolt #mantrameditation #makejapagreatagain #spiritualawakening #soul #spiritualexperience #spiritualpurposeoflife

Springtime energy can entice us to take on new projects and quickly fill our social calendars. We can easily get swept away with the fullness of the season and forget to focus our energy with intention. This May our growth is supported by two full moons. The Flower Moon, which occurred on 5/1, guides us toward expansion. The Blue Moon, happening on 5/31, calls us to refine our vision and decide what we want to carry into the next cycle. Rather than trying to do it all this spring, consider pouring your energy toward one thing that's calling for your attention. With a little focus, you may grow something truly beautiful this season! What am I reading?An Unlikely Coven by AM Kvitahttps://bookshop.org/a/111301/9780316586634The Selfish Year by Valerie Jones https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9781394342716https://bookshop.org/shop/witchywomanwalkingWhat's playing on repeat?Don't Do Me Like That by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers What's for dinner?Mayak Eggs w/ Rice & Pickled Veggies Ingredients:6 large eggs at room temperature1 tbsp each salt and white vinegar for boiling the eggsgreen onions, seaweed flakes, and/or sesame oil for garnish, optionalMarinade:1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup water1/4 cup honey1/4 medium onion diced1 green onion diced3 cloves garlic minced2 chili pepper diced1 tbsp toasted sesame seedsInstructions:In a bowl, add the marinade ingredients and mix to combine.Add vinegar and salt to a pot of boiling water. Reduce the heat and gently place each egg into the water. Simmer for 6 minutes. Prepare a large bowl of ice water.When the timer goes off, immediately transfer the eggs to the ice water bath. Allow the eggs to cool completely, for at least 5-10 minutes. Gently peel the eggs and add them to the marinade. Cover tightly and store in the refrigerator overnight, or at least 6 hours.To serve, place the egg over a bed of rice with a drizzle of marinade, pickled veggies, and garnish of choice. Enjoy!Salted Caramel Cottage Cheese Ice CreamIngredients: 1 16 oz container full fat cottage cheese¼ cup honey ½ teaspoon vanilla extract pinch sea salt6 dates if they are hard soften them in water for 5 minutesInstructions:Add cottage cheese, honey, vanilla and sea salt to a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. Add dates and blend again. You want the dates to be broken up but not fully blended.Add ice cream to a bowl or loaf pan and freeze for 3-4 hours until ice cream is set.Serve and enjoy.https://www.skool.com/hagwitch-herbals-3611/may-two-full-moonsSupport the show

Episode Overview In this episode of Expert Mentors Live, John Kitchens sits down with real estate operator and AI strategist Tony Cruz to unpack the new realities of today's market—and why the agents who adapt fastest are the ones winning right now. From shifting buyer behavior and difficult pricing conversations to AI-powered follow-up systems and voice automation, Tony breaks down the exact strategies agents need to stay relevant, scalable, and profitable in a rapidly changing industry. This conversation dives into: Why many agents are struggling in today's market The massive "skill void" happening inside real estate How AI is transforming lead conversion and follow-up Why most CRMs are silently killing opportunities The rise of Voice AI and webinar marketing How simple automations can dramatically increase conversions If you're trying to grow your business without drowning in busy work, this episode delivers practical strategies you can implement immediately. Key Topics Covered What's Actually Different About Today's Market Tony explains why today's market requires agents to become stronger communicators—not just marketers. Today's buyers and sellers are: More cautious More payment-sensitive More informed More skeptical Which means agents must stop "talking at" clients and start having more consultative conversations. "The name of the game right now is who owns the buyers." Why Agents Are Struggling According to Tony, the biggest issue isn't the market itself—it's the lack of skill development. Many agents struggle because they've never learned: Negotiation Expectation setting Lead conversion Objection handling Relationship-based communication He also points to a lack of leadership and training inside many brokerages. The Luxury Listing Strategy That Builds Trust Tony shares how he's using third-party appraisals on luxury listings to create: Credibility Realistic seller expectations Easier pricing conversations Stronger positioning Instead of telling sellers what they want to hear, he focuses on building trust through data and transparency. The Follow-Up Problem Most Agents Don't Realize They Have One of the biggest breakthroughs Tony shares is how AI exposed major flaws inside his own CRM follow-up systems. After auditing his automations using Claude AI, he realized: His messaging lacked rapport His follow-up was too generic His sequences weren't aligned with the client avatar Once rewritten, engagement and responses increased significantly. "You're not building rapport—you're talking at them." The "Did You Get My Email?" Strategy Tony reveals one of the simplest—and highest ROI—follow-up tactics agents can implement immediately. After sending an important email, send a text the next day: "Hey, did you get my email yesterday?" This simple system dramatically improves: Open rates Replies Engagement Appointment conversions Why Most Agents Waste Money on Leads Tony explains why running ads without proper systems is a recipe for failure. Before agents spend money on: Zillow Realtor.com Facebook ads Google PPC They must first fix: Their follow-up Their CRM Their automations Their conversion systems "You're pouring water into a sinking ship." Webinar Marketing: The Most Underrated Lead Source One of Tony's favorite strategies right now:

Confidence, clarity, and speaking when it matters.Confident communication isn't about being the loudest in the room. For Susie Wolff, it's about displaying assurance before you even open your mouth.Wolff is a former professional race car driver, managing director of F1 Academy, and author of Driven. Throughout her career in one of the world's most male-dominated industries, she's learned that confidence starts within. “If you want others to believe in you, you need to at least have confidence in your own abilities,” she says. By letting her capabilities speak for themselves, Wolff felt she didn't have to. “I was never the loudest voice in the room. But I made sure when I did speak that I really had something to say.”In this special episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, co-hosted by Matt Abrahams and Tiggy Valen, Wolff shares how inner drive creates outer clarity. From delivering hard truths with empathy to achieving buy-in for a bold vision, Wolff offers lessons on communicating with confidence, even in the face of stiff competition.Episode Reference Links:Susie WolffSusie's Book: DrivenTiggy ValenPaddock ProjectEp.235 Refine, Reframe, Repeat: Make Your Communication a Slam Dunk  Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (03:06) - Early Motorsport Passion (04:01) - Finding Your Voice (05:33) - Building Confidence (06:28) - Becoming a Leader (08:48) - Cross-Cultural Communication (09:57) - Building F1 Academy (14:20) - Giving Tough Feedback (17:32) - Embracing Discomfort (20:01) - The Final Three Questions (26:18) - Conclusion  ********Thank you to our sponsors.  These partnerships support the ongoing production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost.This episode is brought to you by Babbel. Think Fast Talk Smart listeners can get started on your language learning journey today- visit Babbel.com/Thinkfast and get up to 55% off your Babbel subscription.Join our Think Fast Talk Smart Learning Community and become the communicator you want to be. 

Send us Fan MailFamily Office Club Monthly Live ForumLive Capital Raising Strategy, Investor Feedback & Applied AI ToolsJoin the Family Office Club Monthly Live Forum — a live, interactive working session focused on real-world capital raising strategy, investor positioning, and the practical use of AI tools for founders, fund managers, and serious dealmakers.This is not a passive webinar or slide presentation. Each session is built around live interaction, real-time feedback, and practical implementation.Inside the live forum we cover:✅ Live hot seats and strategic feedback✅ Real-time pitch reviews and investor positioning guidance✅ Applied AI demonstrations for investor research, outreach, due diligence, and deal structuring✅ Platform-building feedback based on how sophisticated investors and family offices actually evaluate opportunities✅ Tactical insights from active capital raisers, investors, and industry operatorsOur investor club offers 30 nationwide events a year, 10,000 registered investors, and 50 proprietary AI tools built specifically for capital raisers, investors, and founders.The Family Office Club hosts investor events across Dallas, Beverly Hills, South Florida, and New York, and we believe meeting investors in person is 16x more effective than pitching virtually.Our proprietary AI tools are trained using insights gathered from thousands of investor conversations, live events, investor mandate interviews, workshops, and over 3 million words of investor transcripts. These tools are designed to help members:• Improve investor targeting• Refine pitch messaging• Structure stronger deals• Conduct due diligence faster• Save hundreds of hours through automation• Build more effective investor pipelinesHow To Prepare (Strongly Recommended)Attendees who get the most value from these sessions typically:• Join live and stay for the full session• Bring a current capital raising or investor positioning question• Review their pitch deck, one-liner, or assumptions beforehand• Participate actively in Q&A and discussionHot seat participation and deeper strategic feedback are prioritized for active members, but public attendees consistently gain valuable insights simply by observing how live investor feedback and strategic decisions are handled in real time.What Members Receive Beyond The Live SessionMembers receive access to:✔ Priority hot seats and deeper live feedback✔ Session recordings and archives✔ 50+ proprietary AI tools for investor targeting, due diligence, pitch refinement, and deal structuring✔ 30 nationwide in-person investor events and summits✔ Investor databases and networking resources✔ The Family Office Club member portal and investor toolkitAdditional workshop topics inside our ecosystem include investor outreach strategies, capital raising systems, due diligence, investor influence, deal structuring, and pitch optimization.LogisticsYou will receive reminder emails from Zoom as the session approaches.Please join from a stable internet connection and plan to attend live for the best experience.We look forward to having you join us. Feel free to text me directly with any questions.For details on upcoming in-person investor club events, visit:

AI can crank out a draft in minutes, but if the audience is wrong, the tone is off, or the facts don't match policy, you'll lose every “saved” hour in rework. In this episode, Jackie breaks down the shift she keeps seeing in instructional design teams: the new bottleneck isn't creating content, it's creating trusted content. That's why human-in-the-loop review isn't an extra process. It's the difference between fast and frustrating.Jackie walks through a simple four-step workflow you can apply to almost any training asset: Draft, Verify, Refine, and Approve (DVRA). We talk about where rework really comes from, how to stop verification from happening too late, and why “verify before you beautify” protects your time and your credibility. Jackie also shares practical checks for SME accuracy, compliance alignment, learner job context, and accessibility basics so your training is clear, safe, and usable.To make this immediately actionable, Jackie gives you a four-question review tool you can run before anything ships, plus a tiny definition of done you can paste into your next project. If you found this helpful, follow or subscribe, share the episode with a fellow designer, and leave a review so more instructional designers can find it.

A federal judge just apologized in open court to Cole Allen — the man accused of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump and his team at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. U.S. Magistrate Judge Zia M. Faruqui told the 31-year-old suspect he was “sorry” for the harsh conditions in D.C. jail, including suicide watch and solitary confinement. Allen, who allegedly showed up armed and fired shots at Secret Service, received an apology while many January 6 defendants have faced far worse for far less. We also cover: U.S. Park Police officer falls asleep in front of the White House. Is the Obama Presidential Center OPEN? Astronaut Victor Glover asked about his identity. Tucker Carlson asked about Trump being the Antichrist comment. This story exposes the radical two-tiered justice system that protects those who attack conservatives while punishing Trump supporters. If you're tired of the mainstream media covering this insanity, hit LIKE

I want to ask you something real quick. What if you could wake up tomorrow and half your to-do list was already done? Emails answered, content posted, calls booked, follow-ups sent, and you did not lift a finger. That is not some far-off fantasy anymore. That is what is actually possible right. In this solo episode, I am breaking down exactly how I am doing it and how you can too. I am not here claiming to be the AI guru of anything. I am just the reporter. These are the things that are working in my world right now, and I want to hand them straight to you so you can take what fits and leave what does not. That has always been the Happy Hustle way. Here is the big idea behind this whole episode: stop thinking about AI as a tool and start thinking about it as a team member. Better yet, think of it as your co-founder. Because when you make that mental shift, everything changes. You stop dabbling and you start deploying. And that is where the real leverage lives. The first thing I want you to take away is the idea of building your AI team department by department. You do not have to overhaul your whole business overnight. Just look at each area and ask what AI could own in that space. For marketing, AI can write your emails, your ad copy, your social posts, and your content outlines. Tools like ChatGPT, Jasper, and others can crank out high quality drafts in minutes when you give them a solid prompt. For customer support, you can build a chatbot trained on your own FAQs, your offers, and your most common objections, so it handles the repetitive questions while you focus on the high value conversations. For scheduling and executive tasks, tools like Calendly, Motion, and Claude Cowork can connect your calendar, your project management, and your communication tools into one central hub that basically runs itself. The second big takeaway is the four bucket framework. Break your business down into lead generation, sales, fulfillment, and operations. Then for each bucket, ask yourself three questions: what can be automated, what can be templated, and what can AI handle 80 percent of? That question alone will change how you see your week. Anything that does not require human emotion or final judgment can most likely be handed off, and that frees you up to do the work only you can do. The third thing I want you to lock in is the delegation framework, and it is four simple steps. First, write down everything you do daily. Second, sort those tasks into three categories: repetitive, creative, or strategic. Third, automate the repetitive stuff with AI entirely, use AI as a thought partner on the creative stuff, and keep the strategic stuff for yourself because that is your zone. Fourth, optimize weekly. Refine your prompts, build SOPs for your AI systems, and even ask AI itself how to make things better. That last one alone is a game changer. The fourth takeaway is about the pitfalls, because I want you to avoid the mistakes, I see people making. Do not over-automate human connection. That is a line you do not cross. Do not blindly trust AI outputs either. Always verify, always review. And do not put garbage in and expect gold out. The quality of what you feed your AI determines the quality of what it gives back. Train it well, give it context, and treat it like the team member it is becoming. The real goal here is not to work more. It is to work in a way that gives you back your time, your energy, and your presence so you can show up fully for the people and the things that actually matter. That is the happy hustle. That is the whole point. If you have been on the fence about getting serious with AI, this episode is your sign to start today. Pick one thing, an email sequence, a scheduling tool, a chatbot, and just build that first piece. Do not wait until you have it all figured out because nobody does. You figure it out by doing it. Head over to https://caryjack.com/podcastin/ to listen to the full episode and get all the details on the tools, prompts, and systems I mentioned. And if this gave you even one good idea, share it with a friend who is still doing everything manually. That is one of the most generous things you can do for a fellow entrepreneur right now. Keep on happy hustlin'.

If your pipeline is weak, it's easy to assume your messaging is the problem.So you tweak your positioning. Rewrite your offers. Refine your niche. Rework your elevator pitch.And still… no predictable flow of ideal clients.This episode breaks down why “fixing your messaging” is often the wrong focus and how it keeps you stuck in analysis instead of creating real opportunities.You'll learn how to tell if messaging is actually your bottleneck or if you're avoiding the real issue that drives pipeline growth.What you'll learn:Why “I need better messaging” is the most common (and misleading) diagnosisThe messaging refinement loop and how it delays revenueThe real reason your pipeline isn't convertingThe two factors that consistently create qualified client opportunitiesHow to diagnose: messaging problem vs. conversation problemWhen messaging actually does need fixing (and how to do it fast)A simple rule to stop overworking your messagingHow to start more client conversations immediatelyIf you've been stuck refining instead of landing new clients, this will help you redirect your focus and build momentum.Timestamps for Key Moments: [03:15] – Why consultants default to “I need better messaging” [08:20] – The messaging refinement loop and how it stalls your pipeline [14:10] – The real belief keeping you stuck (and why it feels logical) [21:30] – The 2 factors that actually create a consistent consulting pipeline [25:00] – How to diagnose: messaging problem vs. conversation problem [30:05] – When messaging does need fixing (rare, but important) [32:40] – The 90-minute messaging rule [34:50] – How to create more client conversations starting todayResources Mentioned:Companion Resource: Read Chapter 6 in Melisa's book, Grow Your Consulting Business: The 14-Step Roadmap to Make Your Independent Consulting Goals a Reality, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSXJBGVB Full Show Noteshttps://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-268Want More?• Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisaliberman• Get Melisa's Book: https://www.melisaliberman.com/book• Visit Melisa's Website: https://www.melisaliberman.com/ • Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisa-libermanWant help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

Growth can stall when every job depends on more labor, more stress, and more guesswork. Caleb and Brittany discuss how their hardscaping business has evolved through better systems, sharper financial tools, and a more intentional approach to people. Instead of relying on manual labor as the default answer, they explore how strategic equipment investments can increase productivity, reduce overhead, and limit the personnel challenges that come with an inefficient workforce. The conversation also digs into the impact of fractional CFO services and specialized software for budgeting, cash flow, and long-term planning. Caleb and Brittany share how clearer numbers have helped them make stronger decisions, while improved hiring practices have raised the bar for team morale, customer satisfaction, and company culture. Covered in this episode: • Invest in specialized equipment to replace inefficient manual labor and reduce long-term overhead costs. • Hire a fractional CFO or utilize professional budgeting software to gain clarity on financial health and plan for future cash flow needs. • Refine your hiring process to focus on attitude and cultural fit rather than simply filling vacancies with "warm bodies." • Practice transparent communication with your team when facing high-stress periods to manage expectations and maintain professional morale. • Reward team excellence by offering financial incentives to employees who are specifically named in positive client reviews. This episode offers a practical look at what it takes to move a contracting business beyond reactive decisions and toward a more stable, scalable future.

In this episode, we walk through the 15-minute buyer positioning conversation that should happen before showing homes.This is where most agents lose control of the process. They start touring without clarity, without structure, and without commitment.The result is confusion, wasted time, and buyers who are not fully aligned.This conversation fixes that.You will hear how to: Set the frame before touring homes  Reference your buyer process without overwhelming the client  Clarify needs vs wants  Understand motivation and timing  Create confidence in decision making  Transition naturally into the buyer representation agreement The goal is simple: create alignment, establish your role as the guide, and secure commitment before you ever open a door.When done correctly, the home search becomes focused, efficient, and intentional.Practice this conversation. Refine it. Then use it before every showing.

We're Going To Do An OpenClaw Install (Live Demo)   Meet OpenClaw - the open-source AI that's been the sensation of the year so far. Imagine an actual 24/7 AI Agents that does the work for your automatically. Can it work for real world recruiting?   We're not just talking about it - we're showing you.   In this live demo session, watch us tackle:   • How fast can you spin up a custom application workflow from scratch? • Native integrations: does it play nice with your existing HRIS and assessment tools? • Compliance and data privacy: where does OpenClaw stand on GDPR and security? • Custom reporting: can you build the dashboard your executives actually want? • API flexibility: how deep can technical teams customise the backend? • Cost reality check: where are the hidden expenses vs. proprietary platforms?   We're pressure-testing Openclaw in real time—no slides, no sales pitch, just raw functionality and honest verdicts.   Recruiters, HR tech leads, and TA innovators—this demo is for you. Follow the channel here (recommended) and register for the show by clicking on the green button 'Save My Spot'   Episode 369 is sponsored by Juicebox   PeopleGPT is the leading outbound recruiting platform built on Generative AI. Find talent across 30+ data sources, get interactive Talent Insights, and reach out with personalized AI email campaigns. Key features include: PeopleGPT (Search): the world's first people search engine that uses natural language. Describe who you're searching for and find the perfect match from over 30 data sources. Talent Insights: Visualize your talent pool with 15+ interactive charts. Refine your search and dive deep into stats based on location, employers, job titles, skills, and more. Email Outreach: Maximize candidate engagement with AI-powered email campaigns. Personalize messaging at scale using AI commands, and boost response rates by 40%. Get 15% off your Juicebox subscription with code: BRAINFOOD15   Trusted by 5000+ companies including Scale AI, Mindbloom, and Patreon. Free trial available. Try Juicebox today

What if moving well isn't about doing more… but feeling more?In this episode Joanne Avison and Paul Thornley explore the final step in their five-part fascia-focused prehab approach to movement. This conversation brings the series together by challenging one of the biggest assumptions in training: that repetition and effort lead to better movement. Instead, refinement is revealed as something far more powerful, the ability to perceive, adjust, and organise movement in real time.This episode includes exclusive practical demonstrations from inside their practitioner training, showing how subtle changes in position, timing, and awareness can instantly transform strength, coordination, and control.You'll learn:Why repetition alone can reinforce poor movement patternsHow perception, not force, creates real skillWhy over-coaching and over-correcting often reduce movement qualityHow small adjustments can dramatically improve strength and easeWhat true refinement looks like in everyday movement and performanceThis is especially relevant for personal trainers, Pilates and yoga teachers, therapists, and anyone interested in biomechanics, fascia, and embodied movement who wants to improve performance while reducing injury risk.If you'd like to explore how this fascia-focused approach can support your own practice or clients, visit https://www.myofascialmagic.com/mmia-programme-info SIGN UP TO THE JOANNE AVISON NEWSLETTERSimply scroll down to ‘Join Our Collective' and pop in your details. We DON'T spam and we DO respect privacy!FOLLOWING ON YOUTUBE?Do join us! Start here MORE:My website - https://www.joanneavison.com/My course - https://myofascialmagic.com/My book:  - https://amzn.to/3zF3SASInstagram -  joanneavisonFREE ONLINE WEBINAR:Free Webinar - https://myofascialmagic.com/webinar-registrationPodcast produced and edited by Megan Bay Dorman

Exodus - Lesson 4 God At Work in The Desert Exodus 2:23-3:10 1. A God Who Works in His Timing (2:23) 2. A God Who Never Forgets His Promises (2:24-25) 3. A God Who Tests to Refine (3:1) 4. A God Who Reveals His Will (3:2-6) 5. A God Who Comes Down To Deliver (3:7-10)

Many leaders are embracing AI to create content faster, but a common concern keeps coming up: “Is this still our voice?” In this episode, Donna Peterson addresses a growing issue in the market, content that feels generic, overly polished, and disconnected from the brand behind it. She shares a practical approach to using AI as a tool for guidance, not replacement, so your messaging remains grounded, consistent, and authentic. If you want to scale content without sounding like everyone else, this episode gives you a clear path forward. What You'll Learn: Why AI-generated content often feels generic and how it impacts brand perception The risk of losing your voice when relying too heavily on AI How to train AI tools to reflect your communication style A simple framework to ensure consistency across all messaging Why AI should be treated as a collaborative tool, not a final output Key Takeaways: AI should support your thinking, not replace your voice Your brand voice is a competitive advantage — protect it The quality of AI output depends entirely on the quality of your input Consistency in tone builds trust over time Actionable Steps: Upload real content into AI tools Use past emails, transcripts, or videos to help AI understand how you naturally communicate. Create a personal or brand profile document Define your tone, style, audience, and messaging principles so AI can follow clear guidelines. Ask AI: “What do you know about me?” Refine and correct the response to improve how the system represents you. Always review and edit output. Ensure every piece of content sounds like you before it goes out. Who This Episode Is For: B2B leaders using AI for content and marketing Teams trying to scale messaging without losing authenticity Organizations focused on building trust through communication If maintaining your voice while scaling content is a priority, this episode gives you a simple system to start implementing immediately. Listen to the full episode to apply it within your team. *** Reach out to dpeterson@worldinnovators.comif you'd like help building a marketing strategy that builds relationships and/or AI training for individuals or full teams.*** Visit www.worldinnovators.comfor more resources on building stronger marketing and leadership strategies.*** Subscribe to the Grounding AI podcast for weekly insights into marketing, leadership, and the future of AI.

01:47 – The Power of Networking (Done Right) Both emphasize that relationships are everything, but networking works best when you're adding value, not just “working the room.” 03:36 – The Entrepreneurial Pull Jessi talks about always wanting her own company, and how becoming a parent accelerated that decision. 05:25 – How to Develop a Songwriter Jessi breaks down her process: Look for writers who can write alone Identify their natural style Pair them strategically in sessions Refine based on chemistry + results 08:41 – Work Ethic Over Talent Jessi emphasizes this hard truth: No amount of talent makes up for a lack of work ethic. She'd rather sign someone “almost there” who works relentlessly than someone gifted but lazy. 11:16 – Balancing Patience vs Momentum The long game is real—but writers need encouragement along the way. The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective Production Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

REPLAY - Learn more about retrograde planets in this amazing interview from 2023. Hi everyone! In this segment we host an amazing guest, Ryan Kurczak, to discuss the nebulous, mysterious, and notorious - retrogrades!The concept of retrograde planets gets thrown around a lot! I'm sure almost everyone we meet on a day to day basis has a fundamental understanding of Mercury being retrograde. But what does it TRULY mean to have planets retrograde in our birth chart? What will be influenced? Will it be challenging?... Helpful? Ryan and I discuss how retrograde planets may operate in a birth chart as well as how they may impact the collective.This is a phenomenal podcast for anyone with retrograde planets in their birth chart and are looking to take their understanding to the next level.To contact Ryan Kurczak:Astrology:https://ashevillevedicastrology.wordpress.comKriya Yoga:https://kriyayogaonline.comLearn Astrology with Ryan Kurczak:⁠https://vedic-astrology.teachable.com/⁠Playlist with Ryan Kurczak:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4q308ykQSTBRjKrHHDCSkM?si=b676721ba1464c7fChristineHear horoscopes weekly on Patreon:patreon.com/astrologynowpodcastWork with Christine:innerknowing.yogaastrologynowpodcast@gmail.cominstagram: astrologynow_podacstkeywords: astrology, jyotish, Vedic astrology, sidereal astrology, nakshatras,  spirituality, Christine Rodriguez, aries, libra, scorpio, libra, capricorn, Nakshatra, new moon, taurus, Venus, Jupiter, Pisces, Spirituality, horoscope, retrograde, eclipse, solar eclipse, Ryan Kurczak

Have you ever found yourself moving through your day on autopilot—checking the boxes, getting things done, but not really feeling connected to your life? In this episode, I share how your daily rhythm influences your energy, your presence, and your overall radiance. I also dive into how small, simple shifts in your daily routines and mindset can support your nervous system, reduce stress, and help you feel more like yourself again—without adding more to your plate.Shop my skincare products to keep your skin looking radiant this season: https://alwaysradiantskinshop.com/Step into your Radiance Sanctuary in the Membership https://www.theschoolofradiance.com/membershipFor more resources related to today's episode, click here for the podcast episode page: https://www.theschoolofradiance.com/podcasts Follow Rachel Varga Official on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelvargaofficial/ —Catch full episodes of The School of Radiance Podcast here on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RachelVargaOfficial —Subscribe to the YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@RachelVargaOfficial —Follow me here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelvargaofficial/ Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/rachelvargaofficial/ Website: https://www.theschoolofradiance.com —FREE STUFF: Download my FREE Skincare Checklist, sign up for my FREE 30 minute biohack your way to clear skin and slowing aging training now, and my newsletter for promos and exclusive events just for you! https://www.theschoolofradiance.com/freebiesEveryone gets one FREE call! Book your free 15-minute call with Rachel Varga to see which options will help you achieve your skin radiance goals! https://rachelvarga.as.me/YourPersonalizedRadianceConsultation —Looking for Skincare products, Tutorials, booking YOUR private One-on-One, and the deep dive Radiance Membership?SHOP skincare: https://alwaysradiantskinshop.comBOOK your private One-on-One: https://rachelvarga.as.me/Initialconsultation REGISTER for Tutorials and/or Membership: https://theschoolofradiance.com As a disclaimer, please note that the information shared in this podcast and interview is not to be taken as medical advice, and it's always important to consult with your physician before making any lifestyle changes. Rachel disclaims any responsibility for inaccurate credentials of guests or information used that may cause harm.Thank you for tuning in to this episode of The School of Radiance with Rachel Varga (formerly The Rachel Varga Podcast and The Always Radiant Skin Podcast)!Rachel Vargainfo@theschoolofradiance.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Danny McMillan and Shubhash Sharma are back with another Claude Sessions episode covering both the back end and front end of building your Amazon business infrastructure with AI. Shubhash walks through exactly how to register for Amazon's Seller Partner API — your free, direct access to your own sales, inventory, pricing, and order data — no third-party subscriptions required. Danny then breaks down the 165-feature design system he built to eliminate AI slop from websites, landing pages, and app interfaces. Part 1: Amazon SP-API Setup (Shubhash) What SP-API is — Amazon giving you a key to your own data warehouse: live inventory, real-time orders, pricing, catalog data, and sales reports 5-step registration process — Register as developer, create an app, select permissions, self-authorize, and connect to Claude Code to build dashboards Common rejection reasons — Usually a missed checkbox or vague answer about data usage. Keep answers focused on personal brand development and safe data storage Advertising API is separate — Different credentials, different registration, different refresh token. You cannot reuse SP-API tokens for ads What you can build once connected — Custom dashboards, forecasting engines, inventory alerts, automated reporting — all built by Claude Code without knowing Python Danny's guardrails — Hire a $50 Upwork specialist to help with paperwork submission, keep them on retainer for when APIs go down (especially Q4, Black Friday, Prime Day) Part 2: The 165-Feature Design System (Danny) The AI slop problem — Default fonts (Roboto, Arial), purple-blue gradients, three-column card layouts, floating animated orbs, oversized border radius — all telltale signs of generic AI output 15 anti-patterns cataloged — The system actively fights against common AI design defaults Four-phase pipeline — Decide, Design, Build, Refine — with 15 databases and components extracted from 11 repos Gap analysis scoring — Rates output out of 60 points. Seller Sessions Live went from 33 to 50; Databrill went from 48 to 55 Psychology of design baked in — Hick's Law (limit choices to 5-7), Miller's Law (chunk information in groups), Jacob's Law — all running automatically in the background "Pretty doesn't convert" is a cop-out — Apple, Ralph Lauren, Sony all prove that quality design builds trust. The real issue was budget — now AI removes that barrier Design is about subtraction — Cut 69% of animations in one project. Overcooking destroys user experience 25 quality gate techniques — Color tokens, typography rules, contrast ratios, accessibility (100+ rules), spacing, and composition patterns Claude Loom workflow — Record feedback via Cmd+Shift+L, Claude extracts screenshots and browser URLs, and the system pushes back if changes violate the design system Key Takeaways: SP-API is free and gives you direct access to your Amazon data — do it tonight The Advertising API requires a completely separate registration process Have a backup developer on standby for API downtime, especially during peak sales periods AI-generated interfaces all look the same because they default to the same fonts, colors, and layouts A design system isn't about making things pretty — it's about trust, conversion, and consistent user experience across all devices Before your customer reads a single word of copy, your page load time and visual quality have already made an impression Coming Next: Shubhash experiments with running AI models locally on an old MacBook using Ollama — cutting token costs to zero. Connect: Shubhash Sharma — LinkedIn Danny McMillan — sellersessions.com

What if the very thing you're using to make your podcast better is the reason people are skipping it? Sure, AI has changed how we work. But without realizing it, most creators are using it in a way that hurts their podcast's credibility. Podcast systems expert Joe Casabona is back to break down what listeners pick up on when you use AI in your podcast content, why "sounding more polished" doesn't always lead to better engagement or listener action, and exactly where to draw the line so AI supports your message instead of weakening it.If you want listeners to trust what they hear and take action on your episodes, hit play and let's dive in....2:11 – The Real Risk of Assuming That AI Makes Your Podcast Better 9:53 – What Listeners Pick Up On When Your Thinking Is Outsourced 13:21 – The Difference Between Using AI to Refine vs Replace Your Ideas 15:13 – What Listeners Actually Connect With That AI Can't Recreate 18:59 – Where to Draw the Line So AI Doesn't Hurt How Listeners Respond to Your Podcast...Episode Links:Meet Joe Casabona: Website | LinkedInListen to Joe's Podcast: Streamlined SolopreneurRead Joe's Blog: When to Bring in AI (and When Not To)Save 12 Hours a week with Joe's Podcast Automation Planners...Other Episodes You'll Love: Where AI Wastes More Time Than It Saves in Your Podcast (3 Questions to Ask)...Liked this episode? Share it with your podcasting friends!Love this show? Say thanks in true podcasting style by leaving a review.Podcast Health Score™: See exactly where your show is losing listeners and get a custom plan to fix it.On-Air Podcast Coaching: Join the waitlist for a chance to get coached by Courtney on air in real time.Podcast SEO Mastery: Learn how to optimize your show so the right listeners find you in search.Done-For-You Podcast SEO: Let our team build your Podcast SEO Strategy so your show gets found 24/7.PodLaunch® Accelerator: Book a free podcasting strategy call if you're ready to build a show that converts and grows on repeat.Follow Courtney for more podcasting insights:  Linked In | PodLaunchHQ.comThis episode was recorded on the Deity VO-7U©Ⓟ 2018–2026 by Courtney Elmer. All ...

An Economist investigation reveals that Iran is profiting from the war as it evades sanctions and oil prices surge. India's government has promised to crush the country's Maoist insurgency. Our correspondent visits a former rebel stronghold. And why understudies, a theatre's insurance policy, are underestimated. Guests and host:Rachana Shanbhogue, business affairs editorKira Huju, Asia correspondentHamish Clayton, culture writerRosie Blau, host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Oil, Iran, Kharg Island, sanctionsIndia, Modi, MaoistsCulture, theatre, understudiesListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An Economist investigation reveals that Iran is profiting from the war as it evades sanctions and oil prices surge. India's government has promised to crush the country's Maoist insurgency. Our correspondent visits a former rebel stronghold. And why understudies, a theatre's insurance policy, are underestimated. Guests and host:Rachana Shanbhogue, business affairs editorKira Huju, Asia correspondentHamish Clayton, culture writerRosie Blau, host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Oil, Iran, Kharg Island, sanctionsIndia, Modi, MaoistsCulture, theatre, understudiesListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OPTIMISING YOUR RECRUITER WORKFLOW WITH AI - EXAMPLES!   AI is transforming recruitment at lightning speed. Recruiters who embrace it are filling roles faster, delivering better candidate experiences, and outperforming competitors stuck in manual processes. Yet many professionals hesitate - not because they doubt AI's potential, but because they lack concrete, real-world examples of how to implement it effectively. This livestream bridges that gap with actionable demonstrations you can apply immediately!   What You'll Learn:   - Getting started with Workflow automations - Finding a single manual process is currently repeats - Asking AI to help you identify those instances! - Real live demo from experts!   Mastering techniques isn't going to happen in one episode of Brainfood Live, but getting people started isn't beyond us. This isn't just about working smarter - it's about future-proofing your career. Recruiters who integrate AI into their workflow consistently exceed KPIs, become indispensable strategic partners to hiring managers, and command higher salaries in an increasingly competitive market. Meanwhile, those who delay risk being outpaced by tech-savvy colleagues and automated alternatives. Join us to transform your daily workflow, elevate your professional value, and secure your position at the forefront of modern recruitment.   We're on Friday 27th March, 2pm GMT. Register by clicking on the green button (save my spot) and follow the channel here (recommended)     Episode 369 is sponsored by Juicebox   PeopleGPT is the leading outbound recruiting platform built on Generative AI. Find talent across 30+ data sources, get interactive Talent Insights, and reach out with personalized AI email campaigns.   Key features include: PeopleGPT (Search): the world's first people search engine that uses natural language. Describe who you're searching for and find the perfect match from over 30 data sources. Talent Insights: Visualize your talent pool with 15+ interactive charts. Refine your search and dive deep into stats based on location, employers, job titles, skills, and more. Email Outreach: Maximize candidate engagement with AI-powered email campaigns. Personalize messaging at scale using AI commands, and boost response rates by 40%. Get 15% off your Juicebox subscription with code: BRAINFOOD15   Trusted by 5000+ companies including Scale AI, Mindbloom, and Patreon. Free trial available. Try Juicebox today

14. China's Strategic Monopoly on Rare Earths. Guest: Simon Constable. Simon Constable breaks down the reality of rare earth elements, noting they are not rare but difficult to refine. He emphasizes China's dominant control, refining approximately ninety percent of the world's global supply.,, (14)1906 ROAD TO INDIA

Organizing isn't about getting ahead.It's about getting aligned.In this final episode of our March series, we're talking about a quieter kind of progress — the kind that doesn't show up in dramatic before-and-after photos, but shows up in how your home feels.Because sometimes the biggest win isn't what you finished.It's what became easier.In This Episode, We Cover:✔️ Why relief — not perfection — is the real goal of organizing✔️ The science behind predictability and stress reduction✔️ How small, repeatable systems lower daily decision fatigue✔️ Why stabilization is a form of growth✔️ The danger of constant resetting — and what to do insteadThe Big IdeaResearch shows predictability lowers stress in the brain.So when your keys always go in the same place…When laundry follows a rhythm…When dinner has structure…Your nervous system relaxes.That's not boring.That's powerful.March doesn't need fireworks to be successful.If your home feels even 5% steadier — that's momentum.Next StepAs we move into April, don't reset.Refine.If you're ready to deepen your systems, take the quiz linked below to find your next aligned step inside the Fresh Start Method®.

What if the most powerful thing you could do for your clients isn't to consult or coach them… but to mentor them? We are the ones who guide our clients to achieve their aspirations and become who they are striving to become! We come alongside clients who are in the middle of their heroic journey. So if the client is the hero, then who are we? We are the mentors. We are the guides. We are the Obi-Wans to their Luke Skywalker. Ever since I left Disney to start my own consulting business over 15 years ago, I have been obsessed with the heroic journey. The heroic journey is a framework of transformation that mythologist Joseph Campbell captured…. There's an individual living a normal life who encounters something unexpected that calls them to adventure. They hesitate, and then they meet a wise old man or woman as a mentor. It appealed to me at first because of how it captured what was really behind me leaving my high-profile job at Disney for my own business, which wasn't just a career transition but a total life transformation. My own heroic journey. But then there's another angle that really speaks to me, especially as I pivoted from consulting to the business mentoring I do now, and that's the role of the mentor who shows up at critical moments with a mix of vision for what is possible for the hero or heroine and tough love to step into it. This role is what I see as the true purpose of transformational consultants and coaches… mentor to heroes and heroines on their journey of transformation. We are the Rafiki to Simba. We are the Obi-Wan to Luke. And when I heard people at a local OD networking meeting talking about Yogi Mueller and his book The Great Slapping, I knew I needed to have him on the show. Tune in to fully appreciate and step into the mentor role with your clients. In today's episode, we're getting into: The role of the mentor in the “hero's journey” and how it reframes your work with clients at a deeper level What real mentorship requires: trust, truth, and the willingness to deliver feedback that actually creates transformation The difference between accidental mentors and intentional mentors, and why that distinction matters for your impact How to both become a better mentor and show up as a mentee who actually grows and evolves Chapters: 00:00 – Why Mentorship Is More Powerful Than Coaching 02:05 – Yogi's Journey: Disney, Career Shifts, and Reinvention 10:49 – Building a Business and Finding Your Voice 15:44 – Why Clients Buy You, Not Your Framework 19:08 – Mentorship vs. Transactions: A Different Value Proposition 23:00 – The Meaning Behind The Great Slapping 25:28 – The Mentors Who Shape Us (and Why It Matters) 29:39 – The Hero's Journey and the Role of the Mentor 33:38 – Why Consultants Have Authority Without Position 42:18 – The “Great Slapping”: Tough Feedback That Transforms 47:50 – What Makes a Great Mentee 53:21 – Why You Need a Mentor (Even If You're the Expert) 59:02 – Growth, Blind Spots, and Stepping Into the Mentor Role Next Steps: Get clear on the role you actually play Are you showing up as a consultant, a coach… or a mentor? Define how you guide your clients through their transformation journey so your positioning reflects the real value you bring. Refine your brand positioning to match your impact If your messaging doesn't clearly communicate how you help clients become who they are striving to become, you're leaving opportunity on the table. Your positioning should make it obvious that you are the partner who meets them in the middle of their heroic journey. Work with me to step fully into the mentor role If you're ready to elevate your positioning and show up as the guide your clients actually need, Betsy can help you clarify your message, own your role, and build a brand that reflects the transformation you create. Learn more here https://www.betsyjordyn.com/services Other episodes you may enjoy: Shift Your Consulting & Coaching from Services to Transformations with Joseph Pine (Ep154) How to Start Your Consulting Business Right…the First Time with Sara Guttman (Ep153) Why Brand Clarity Is About Trust with Dr. J.B. Adams (Ep152) 3 Types of Consulting /Coaching Expertise: Which one is yours? (Ep147) 5 Truths About Branding, I Only Saw After Tearing My Process Apart (Ep146) Inside My Brand Messaging Process (and Why It Always Works) (Ep140) About the guest: With over 30 years in Talent Development, Yogi Mueller helps forward-thinking executives build the leadership pipelines they need to support real business growth. His background spans hospitality, Disney leadership, and even a former career in comedy, bringing a rare mix of clarity, candor, and humanity to every room he walks into. Yogi is the go-to partner when leadership teams are misaligned, new leaders lack direction, culture feels unclear, or high-potential programs need credibility fast. Through his signature Embrace the G.R.I.T. approach and G.R.I.T. Index Assessment, he helps leaders get honest, take ownership, and grow through the hard lessons that actually drive transformation. He is also the author of The Great Slapping, a raw take on mentorship, feedback, and what it truly takes to develop leaders who don't shy away from what's required to grow. https://www.linkedin.com/in/yogimueller/ About the host: Betsy Jordyn is a business mentor, brand messaging strategist, and former Disney consultant who helps purpose-driven consultants and coaches build profitable businesses rooted in their unique strengths. With over 20 years in the industry and a knack for turning big ideas into clear positioning, she's your go-to for strategy that aligns with your calling. Work with me: https://www.betsyjordyn.com/services

Send us Fan MailHow long would you keep marketing your notary business with zero response?Seven days? Thirty? Ninety?In this episode of the Sign & Thrive Podcast for Notaries, Bill Soroka sits down with Victor Diaz of Andre Mobile Notary Service in Houston, Texas to unpack what really happens when you commit to daily prospecting — even when nothing seems to be working.Victor spent nearly 120 days sending outreach emails to estate planning attorneys without a single reply. No encouragement. No validation. No quick wins.Most notaries would have quit.He didn't.Today, one attorney alone sends him steady weekly work — and that relationship started with an email that initially went unanswered.This conversation is a real-world case study in notary marketing, consistency, and professional growth.Inside this episode, you'll learn:• What “staying top of mind” actually means in a service business • Why most notaries quit too early • How to structure your day around energy and productivity • The difference between motivation and commitment • How to market to estate planning attorneys the right way • Why email prospecting works (even when it feels like it doesn't) • How one referral relationship can change your entire business • The power of follow-up and professional persistence • How to confidently talk about your notary services anywhere • Why simply having a Google Business Profile is not enoughVictor shares how he blocked his time, committed to daily execution, and refined his outreach instead of chasing new tactics every week. He explains how community accountability and structured habits helped him stay disciplined through discouraging seasons.You'll also hear how he:• Built relationships with attorneys by adding value beyond the signing table • Helped referral partners grow their own visibility • Asked for reviews strategically • Created a referral loop that brings business back to him • Turned everyday conversations into real opportunitiesThis is not hype. This is not overnight success. This is what one full year of disciplined marketing looks like.If you are a mobile notary, loan signing agent, apostille agent, or estate signing specialist struggling to get traction, this episode will challenge you in the best way possible.Because the truth is simple:The work that builds a sustainable notary business is not glamorous. It happens in daily emails. In follow-up calls. In uncomfortable conversations. In showing up when no one is responding yet.And when it compounds — it compounds fast.Victor also shares his perspective on professionalism in the notary industry, ongoing education, and why commitment to growth separates serious business owners from hobbyists.If you've ever wondered:“Is this even working?” “How long should this take?” “Am I doing enough?” “Why isn't my phone ringing?”This episode is your reality check — and your encouragement.Stay consistent. Refine your approach. Honor your commitment. Give it time.Because sometimes, the phone starts ringing right after most people would have quit.To connect with Bill and explore the High Performance Notary community, visit NotaryCoach.com or join at skool.com/notary.If this episode resonates with you, share it with another notary who needs to hear it — especially the one who's thinking about quitting too soon.

We're delighted to introduce Spade Robinson, a talented filmmaker, screenwriter, and story consultant. She runs the Atlanta Film Project, a consulting firm dedicated to helping storytellers polish their scripts and projects. Currently, Spade is working on her debut feature film, 'Late Bloomers,' set against the beautiful backdrop of the American Heartland.In our chat, we explore what a story consultant does, how Spade encourages hesitant writers to be honest and dig deeper for stronger screenplays, and she shares five of her best screenwriting tips. She also talks about her favorite clients—including housewives who are passionate screenwriters—how to handle rejection with resilience, and the step she believes offers the most democratic way for a writer to change their life.    Executive Producer Kristin OvernCreator/Executive Producer Sandy AdomaitisProducer Terry SampsonMusic by Ethan Stoller

Bhakti Yoga wisdom from the Srimad Bhagavatam, one of the foundational texts of Vedic philosophy, meets a powerful reflection from Henry David Thoreau about shaping the "atmosphere through which we look." In this episode of Wisdom of the Sages, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore how spiritual practice refines the lens of consciousness itself. Their discussion leads to the gopīs—the cowherd women of Vrindavan whose hearts and minds were completely absorbed in Krishna, whom the Srimad Bhagavatam presents as the highest example of devotion in bhakti yoga. From Thoreau's call to simplify life to reflections on sacred places like Govardhan Hill, the conversation explores how devotion, meditation, and spiritual wisdom transform the way we perceive the world and deepen our relationship with the Divine. ******************************************************************** LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108 *********************************************************************

If I lost everything and had to do $5 million in 12 months starting from scratch — no list, no reputation, no brand — this is exactly what I'd do. Not what I did years ago when the market was different. What I'd do right now in 2026, knowing everything I know after nine figures in high-ticket sales. Why the Math Is Simpler Than You Think A $10K program means you need 10 clients to hit $100K/month. At a 25% close rate, that's 40 conversations. At $200 per booked call, you're spending about $16K to make $100K. You give Zuckerberg a dollar, he gives you five back. Then you just do it again. The 12-Month Breakdown Months 1-3: Build and validate. One offer, one presentation, one conversion mechanism. Get your first clients. They're not just revenue — they're research. Months 4-6: Systematize what's working. Refine the presentation, dial in your call process, start scaling traffic. Months 7-12: Listen to find out. What Separates People Who Hit Their Numbers Speed of implementation — Launch ugly. Improve as you go. Every week spent perfecting is a week you're not learning from real feedback. Obsession with client results — When your clients win, everything else follows. Testimonials, case studies, momentum. Emotional resilience — The path isn't a straight line. Ads will flop. Clients will refund. Team members will flame out. Treat setbacks as data, not disasters. "If you want to be heavyweight champion of the world, you're going to get punched in the face. The question is, are you going to get back up?"

This bonus episode of Insider Interviews: With Media & Marketing Pros came together super spontaneously at On Air Fest in Brooklyn, where podcasters, creators, and technologists gathered recently to talk about the future of audio and, no spoiler alert, the future of AI. After a keynote session that talked about living WITH machines by keeping humanity present I had to grab Baratunde Thurston and Terry Rice to keep talking about how creators, entrepreneurs, (and parents) are navigating exactly that. Both of these conversations landed on the same core idea as my previous episode with Jack Myers: The real differentiator won't be the machines—it'll be the humans using them. Baratunde Thurston, author, speaker, comedian, and “thought leader of interdependence,” has been thinking about this balance for years and created his podcast Life with Machines to really explore that. As he asks: How do we live well with technology, instead of just enduring it? Living Well with Tech per Baratunde He's experimenting with AI directly in his own creative process—even creating an AI character named “Blair” as a kind of co-producer on his show. But he's also clear that there's a line between assistance and authorship. #AI can help with research, feedback, or execution. But the deeper creative work, like ideas, voice, perspective, still needs to come from a human. “There's something slower and messier about crafting things yourself—but there's also a pride of creativity that I want to maintain.”  Baratunde, and not surprisingly after him Terry Rice, also raised an issue that's only going to become more important: authenticity. As generative AI content becomes harder to identify, the industry may need new ways to verify that a real person is behind what we're seeing, hearing, or reading. Some technologists are already exploring ideas like “proof of humanity.” But Baratunde's take was refreshingly simple: “I think the thing we're going to trust the most is this: I feel you. We're sharing the same air.” (He grabbed my arm to illustrate, saying “THIS is what matters.”) In other words, real-world presence and connection may become even more valuable in a digital ecosystem increasingly filled with synthetic content. My second conversation was with Terry Rice, entrepreneur, speaker, and host of The Signal, a podcast designed to help entrepreneurs cut through the noise and focus on practical strategies for growing their businesses. Terry uses AI in his own workflow, like generating prep guides before interviews (which I wish I had done for these spontaneous chats!) or organizing research. He also got so inspired by his kids that he built a way to help parents, with a way to build their own app for their kids! Trust me, you have to listen and hear what he did. But he made an important distinction: the value isn't letting AI do all the thinking. It's knowing what good looks like. “The real skill isn't producing every answer yourself—it's recognizing when something is good and when it isn't.” That was one of those lightbulb emoji comments. It’s also a mindset that he's already teaching his kids. In fact, his ten-year-old daughter summed it up in a way that might be the most useful rule for all of us navigating AI right now: “It's okay to fight with AI.” Out of the mouths of (this generation’s) babes. Question it. Push back. Refine the answer. Through lines? AI will absolutely change how content gets made and how businesses operate. But creativity, judgment, curiosity—and yes, a little humanity—are still very much part of the equation. And for now at least, that's something machines can't replicate. (But props to Chat GPT for helping me summarize some of this brilliance!) Key Moments: 01:36 – Baratunde Thurston on the philosophy behind Life with Machines02:40 – Experimenting with AI as a co-producer03:20 – Where creators should draw the line with AI06:43 – The emerging concept of “proof of humanity”07:55 – Why physical presence may matter more in an AI world10:13 – Should AI try to imitate humans?11:10 – Could real human experiences become a luxury?12:18 – AI's environmental impact and future possibilities 15:54 – Build With Them AI Parenting 17:18 –  A Brand Marriage: The Signal and Fiverr 19:54 –  Vulnerability Builds Trust 22:47 –  No Guilt Using LLMs 23:52 –  Teaching Kids to Challenge AI Connect With: Baratunde Thurston — Author, comedian, cultural thought leader; host of Life with Machines Podcast Terry Rice — Journalist, entrepreneur; host of The Signal and founder of Build With Them On Air Fest Connect with E.B. 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Are you consistent but still not seeing growth? You're not alone. Every creator has been there. You're posting regularly, checking off your to-dos, doing everything "right," and yet, the needle barely moves. It's frustrating and exhausting. Here's the truth: consistency is not a strategy. Listen in as I break down why doing more isn't the answer and what actually moves the needle when you feel stuck. This episode originally aired on June 26, 2025 as episode 362. Find It Quickly 00:46 - Consistency Isn't a Strategy 02:28 - The 'Do More' Trap 04:06 - 3 Fixes When Growth Stalls 06:47 - Content Pillars 10:14 - Monetization Clarity 11:32 - Pause to Refine 13:10 - Real Examples of Taking Breaks  16:08 - Diagnose the Gap With Metrics + Next Steps Mentioned in this Episode Boldfuence Shift Studio DIY's Kelly Mindell

DarkHorseEntrepreneur.com Why 82% of Parents Are Using ChatGPT Wrong (And How the Smart Ones Save 20 Hours Weekly) Episode Summary In this episode, Tracy Brinkmann dives deep into how parent entrepreneurs can leverage AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude to boost productivity and streamline their online entrepreneurship journey. Discover proven AI strategies designed specifically for busy parents juggling side hustles and family life. Learn how smart marketing strategies and digital marketing tips can help you make money online efficiently.   Tracy breaks down four core AI principles that transform this technology from a basic search tool into a powerful automation engine that works while your kids sleep. Whether you're new to AI or struggling with generic AI responses, this episode will change the way you approach AI for your digital products, marketing efforts, and overall business growth.   Stay tuned for actionable entrepreneur tips on strategic AI prompting, email strategy automation, and digital courses creation that help build passive income streams. This episode is essential listening for anyone focused on balancing side hustles with parenting, online business development, and effective email marketing tips.   Key Timestamps & Insights 00:00 - The 10 PM Reality Check 00:50 - Episode Overview 01:15 - The Uncomfortable Truth 02:25 - Principle #1: Context Is Everything 04:10 - Principle #2: Use AI's Memory Features Properly 06:05 - Principle #3: Master Chain-of-Thought Prompting 07:20 - Principle #4: Choose Tools Strategically, Not Emotionally 09:35 - The Bigger Picture 11:00 - Whiskered Wisdom Strategies Shared The Four Core AI Principles: Context-Rich Prompting Include who you are, what you're selling, target audience, constraints, and desired outcomes Transform questions into detailed briefings Give AI everything it needs to help you specifically Strategic Memory Usage Spend 15 minutes teaching AI about your business, style, and goals Save key processes, templates, and constraints Build compound knowledge instead of starting fresh each time Chain-of-Thought Implementation Break complex projects into logical sequential steps Refine each step before moving to the next Create compound results through systematic progression Strategic Tool Selection Identify your biggest bottleneck first Master one tool completely before adding others Match tools to specific workflow needs, not emotional appeal The Briefing Framework: Who you are (role/business type) What you're selling/offering Target audience specifics Budget/time constraints Desired outcome definition Success metrics Resources Mentioned ChatGPT-4 - For customer communications and general business tasks Anthropic's Claude - For content creation and detailed writing Perplexity AI - For market research and competitive analysis AI Escape Plan Newsletter - Weekly practical strategies at DarkHorseInsider.com Yale University Research - Referenced study on AI productivity gains Action Steps to Take Immediate Actions (Tonight): Pick one regular side hustle task (social media posts, competitor research, email drafting) Write a detailed brief including your role, audience, constraints, and desired outcome Test your old vague approach vs. the new briefing method Compare the quality and relevance of results This Week: Choose your biggest time bottleneck (research, content, or communication) Select the appropriate AI tool for that specific bottleneck Spend 15 minutes teaching that tool about your business context Set up memory features with your processes and preferences This Month: Implement chain-of-thought prompting for one complex project Build templates for your most common AI requests Track time saved and quality improvements Gradually automate additional workflow components Key Quotes "Your side hustle is competing against parents who've figured out how to make AI work 10 times harder than you have." "AI isn't a search engine – it's a machine you program with words." "The people making real money with AI aren't using more tools – they're using the right tools better." "The parents who learn to work with AI effectively won't just build better businesses – they'll reclaim time that seemed impossible to find." "The question isn't whether AI will change how work gets done. That's already happening. The question is whether you'll be among the people driving that change or getting left behind by it."   AI side hustles, entrepreneur AI tools, make money online with AI, AI productivity, ChatGPT for side hustles, AI automation, parent entrepreneur productivity, AI prompting strategies, ChatGPT, GPT-4, Large Language Model, OpenAI, Anthropic, Claude AI, AI tools, side hustle automation

5 Simple Systems That Turn Evening Hours Into Recurring Revenue Streams   Episode Summary Discover how digital entrepreneurs, especially busy parents, are leveraging AI automation to create profitable side hustles that fit into just 90-minute evening blocks. This episode dives deep into five "boring" but lucrative AI automation systems that require no coding skills, generating $1,500 to $5,000 in sales each. From email categorization to podcast repurposing, these digital marketing strategies solve real business problems while helping you build recurring income streams. Whether you're new to digital products or looking to enhance your online entrepreneurship journey, this guide is packed with tips for entrepreneurs aiming to make money online without sacrificing family time. Tune in to learn actionable email marketing tips, automation workflows, and other digital product ideas perfect for parents striving to balance business and life. Key Timestamps & Insights 00:00 - Opening 00:55 - Episode Overview 01:25 - The Parent Advantage 02:45 - Immersive Success Story 06:20 - The 5 Profitable Automation Systems 14:25 - Newsletter CTA 15:00 - Intelligent Elevation 16:20 - Whiskered Wisdom Strategies Shared The 90-Minute Build Strategy Leverage limited evening time for focused automation building Use constraints to force clarity and essential features only The Boring Beats Brilliant Approach Focus on simple, linear workflows over complex AI agents Solve obvious problems for obvious money The Local Network Launch Start with businesses you know personally (dentist, daycare, coffee shop) Observe repetitive manual tasks before proposing solutions The Referral Multiplication Method One satisfied client becomes your best sales force Same system, different clients, recurring revenue The Problem-First Framework Identify pain points before building solutions Focus on time-saving value over impressive technology Resources Mentioned Make.com - Visual automation platform (no coding required) Apify - Data scraping service for lead research OpenAI - AI processing for email categorization and content N8N - Alternative automation platform AI Escape Plan Newsletter - Step-by-step automation guides for parents Action Steps to Take Immediate Action (This Week) Pick one small business in your network Spend 15 minutes observing their repetitive manual tasks Write down potential automation opportunities Learning Phase (Next 30 Days) Create free Make.com account Build simple email sorting system for yourself Document your learning process Validation Phase (Month 2) Approach one business owner with observed problem Calculate time/cost savings of automation solution Propose pilot project with clear ROI Scale Phase (Month 3+) Refine successful system for replication Build referral network through satisfied clients Develop recurring maintenance contracts Subscribe to the AI Escape Plan Newsletter - DarkHorseInsider.com - Get practical, AI-powered strategies to start, grow, and streamline side hustles designed to protect family time while boosting income. Next issue includes step-by-step automation building guide with screenshots and parent-tested workflows.   Episode Quote "Boring beats brilliant when it comes to building wealth. While everyone else is chasing the latest AI agent or complex chatbot, you're going to focus on simple, linear workflows that solve obvious problems for obvious money."    

Hey friends, Chase here This episode is short and direct — and it centers on an idea that quietly changes everything once you see it: You don't get paid first for the work you want to do next. You build it first. Most people wait for permission. They wait for a client, an investor, or an opportunity to show up before they start creating. But in my experience, it works the other way around. The next chapter of your career is built in parallel with the one you're already in. I've always balanced paid work with deeply personal exploration. The commercial projects put food on the table. The personal work is where curiosity lives. And it turns out, that curiosity-driven work is where every meaningful breakthrough in my career has come from. Here's the core idea: Build the next chapter before you're paid. Your portfolio becomes your future. The work you make on your own time — without guarantees — becomes proof of what you're capable of next. Clients don't hire potential. Investors don't fund intentions. They respond to momentum, prototypes, and evidence. Whether you're trying to pivot creatively, grow your business, or step into a new role, the path forward is the same: start making the work now. Use what you already do to fund exploration. Let your community become your laboratory. Create first. Refine along the way. This isn't about reckless leaps or quitting your job tomorrow. It's about building in parallel — putting money in the bank while you develop the skills, projects, and ideas that point toward where you actually want to go. In today's episode I cover: Why your personal work drives your biggest professional breakthroughs How prototypes open doors faster than pitches Why your portfolio is the roadmap to your next chapter If you've been waiting for someone else to greenlight your growth, this episode is an invitation to start now — to explore what you're curious about and build something real before expecting the world to catch up. Until next time, create first — and remember: your next chapter starts with what you make today.

In this episode of Sexy Marriage Radio, Pam and I discuss the complexities of conflict in marriage, particularly in the context of parenting and managing family dynamics. We explore how conflict can arise from external pressures and how couples can navigate these challenges together. Our conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding each other's responses to conflict, utilizing resources for better communication, and creating a safe space for discussions. We also provide practical advice on managing conflict in parenting and maintaining a healthy relationship amidst challenges. Enjoy the show! On the Xtended version … We walk through how the four points of balance can help you face conflict and be more whole as you grow. Sponsors … Academy: Join the Academy and go deeper. https://smr.fm/academy The post Conflict Can Refine The Marriage #765 first appeared on Sexy Marriage Radio.