Podcasts about refocusing

This week's Addicted to Fitness is the fourth in a series of episodes that provide tools & tips to help you stay on track with your health and fitness goals as the year comes to an end. Nick and Shannon describe what a digital detox includes and how it can help you be more present which is important this time of year. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts. Like & Follow the Addicted to Fitness Podcast Facebook page (Facebook.com/addictedtofitnesspodcast). Follow Nick & Elemental Training Tampa on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ElementalTampa) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/ettampa/) to participate in free live workouts. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast and send Nick a DM if you're interested in receiving a customized workout plan or visit shannonjb.com to learn more about Shannon's wellness coaching program.

Choose one thing that you want to focus on. Start saying no to everything else politely. Make everything you do about that one thing and I guarantee you'll be successful.”That's the biggest lesson I've learned in my journey of turning a hobby podcast into a full-time business. Today, I opened up about the setbacks, surprises, and wins I've had along the way—from starting with one microphone in my living room, to working with RMIT Vietnam on an international project, to facing a health scare that changed my perspective on life and business.I loved recording this because it gave me a chance to reflect on just how far things have come, and to share openly the mistakes, detours, and lessons that shaped Seven Million Bikes Podcasts into what it is today.Key Talking PointsHow I turned podcasting from a hobby into a business in Vietnam.The setbacks of COVID-19, losing my job, and becoming a “yes man.”The turning point when I chose to focus on podcast production only.Big wins in 2024, including international projects and awards.My MS diagnosis, how it affected me, and why it pushed me to finally open a studio.Chapters and Timestamps[04:00] Moving to Vietnam & charity work – Building schools, raising funds, and life before podcasting.[08:00] Starting Seven Million Bikes – Why I launched the show, the name story, and early struggles.[13:00] Surviving COVID and saying yes to everything – Online shows, too many jobs, and burnout.[17:00] Refocusing on one thing – Choosing podcast production, rebranding, and winning awards.[23:00] Health scare & new beginnings – MS diagnosis, opening the podcast studio, and lessons learned.Send us a textEmail me (niall@sevenmillionbikes.com) or contact me on Seven Million Bikes Podcasts Facebook or Instagram to book your free Podcast Audit! Sign up for Descript now! Need a stunning new logo for your brand? Or maybe a short animation?Whatever you need, you can find it on Fiverr.I've been using Fiverr for years for everything from ordering YouTube thumbnails, translation services, keyword research, writing SEO articles to Canva designs and more!

Lesley sits down with coach, author, and podcast host Wendy Valentine to explore radical self-transformation in midlife. Wendy shares how to shed limiting identities, align with your true self, and treat “energy” as a constant evolution. You will hear practical steps to envision who you're becoming, invite her in, and take bold action without waiting for perfect timing.If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co mailto:beit@lesleylogan.co. And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/#follow-subscribe-free.In this episode you will learn about:Chiseling away identities that are not you to reveal your authentic self.Comfort zones vs. growth: why familiar isn't the same as aligned.Wendy's midlife pivot from breakdown to purpose-driven rebuilding.Her BE IT method: Become, Envision, Invite, Take action.Feeling your way through life instead of overthinking every move.Episode References/Links:Wendy Valentine Website - https://wendyvalentine.comWendy Valentine Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wendy_valentine_Free Access to FREEDOM Meditations - https://beitpod.com/freedommeditationsThe Midlife Makeover Show - https://wendyvalentine.com/podcastBook: Women Waking Up by Wendy Valentine - https://wendyvalentine.com/womenwakingupEp. 400: Gay Hendricks - https://beitpod.com/gayhendricksStephanie Gass on Cathy Heller's Podcast - https://beitpod.com/stephaniegassGuest Bio:Wendy Valentine is a speaker, certified professional life coach, and author of Women Waking Up—a midlife rebel with a mission to help women reignite their spark and embrace the magic of midlife. As the host of The Midlife Makeover Show podcast, ranked in the top 1% globally and #1 in midlife on iTunes and Spotify, Wendy inspires her listeners to embrace the magic of midlife and live with passion and purpose. Through her transformative group coaching program, F.R.E.E.D.O.M. at Midlife, and her in-person retreats, Wendy helps women kick fear to the curb, reclaim their joy, and live life on their terms. Whether she's soaking up the beauty of Madeira, Portugal, or cruising across the USA in her trusty motorhome, Felicia, Wendy lives for adventure and believes that life only gets better with age. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/BITYSIDEALS! DEALS! DEALS! 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And we, deep down, know what those things are, but sometimes we still cling to those things that we are not, right, because it feels comfortable.Lesley Logan 0:20  Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started. Lesley Logan 0:59  All right, Be It babe. I'm so obsessed. I'm so obsessed with today's guest. Like, there's times I'm like, oh, I love all these people. And then there's times I'm like, okay, this guest, I want to be friends with. I want to have coffee with. I want to have a weekly date with. When I enter her, I'd say, like, she is like, this beam of light. And I'm telling you, she's a beam of light, and she really, really, really creates this amazing space for you to step up into the woman that you are wanting to be it till you see it. So Wendy Valentine's, our guest, super, super fun. She's the host of the Midlife Makeover Show, and I was on her show. So if you want to go check out that show to get to know her more. And you know, that's a good episode to start with, because obviously you trust me, so there's that. And then you can, like, go through all of her catalog. She's just so amazing. So I'm gonna let us get into this episode so you can get all the good stuff coming from Wendy Valentine. Lesley Logan 1:45  All right, Be It babe, today's guest and I are already having too much fun. She's only in Sedona right now, so she's not too far off, but I feel like we should be hanging out in real life. Wendy Valentine, you're just, tell everyone why you're just such the magical like beam of light that we all want to be around and be your best friend.Wendy Valentine 2:16  How much time do we have?Lesley Logan 2:21  I mean at least 30 minutes of you telling us why you're so amazing.Wendy Valentine 2:27  There is one word that I hear all the time. It's a word that's used to describe me the most. No, it's not crazy. I do get that sometimes, but it's energy, energy, energy, energy. And I was thinking about this this morning, because, as we know, like, energy cannot be created or destroyed. Yeah, it's only transformed into something else, right? You had an ice cube on the pan back there in the RV, and then it melts into water, and then eventually it goes into steam. And I think that's like, I feel like, for myself right now in my life, like I am becoming that steam and moving into the universe. That sounds all so voodoo, but it's like that constant evolving, which I think is so magnificent, and just moving into the energy of it all.Lesley Logan 3:18  Yeah, I think that's so cool. So how did you become someone who is, like, known for energy? Like, how did this like, have like, were you born this way? Was this your job when you were in your 20s? Did this just happen?Wendy Valentine 3:30  Well, you know, I mean, good question. I mean, as you know, we're all energy, but I think it's when I really started to own, to own it, to own who I am and to create who I wanted to be, not to family and friends and society and all that other crap wanted me to be. It's when I finally stepped into my true self and my true calling. And I think you know what? Like that whole like, be your authentic self, be your true self, that's all like being thrown around a lot these days. We're like, what does that mean? What does it mean, really?Lesley Logan 4:04  I know, but tell me how, but tell me how. Because I was born like I was raised in like, follow these instructions. Do this work. If you do all these things, then everything works out, which is bullshit and so and then people go and then be your authentic self. And I'm like, okay, but how? Because I don't think I've ever been, I was never taught to be authentic. I was taught to follow the rules. Wendy Valentine 4:23  Yeah, you know what though? It's more about it's not learning who you are to become. It's learning who you are not. And I love the analogy of Michelangelo and the beautiful statue of David. Let's all picture him for a moment. Oh yes. But when they when they asked Michelangelo, how did you carve the statue of David? He's like, oh, that was easy. I just carved away everything that was not him. So if you think about it, you should always have that chisel in your hand in the nicest of ways, but constantly and consciously be chiseling away the things that are not you. And we, deep down, know what those things are, but sometimes we still cling to those things that we are not, right, because it feels comfortable. Even though it's uncomfortable, it's comfortable, it's like, but this is who I am. This is my identity, yeah.Lesley Logan 5:14  Well, and I think, like, I think a lot of people, you said it's my identity, it's their identity, to be always going through drama, to be always like, to always have a shit day at work. Like, can you believe it? Can you believe this happened? Like those, it's that's some people's identity. And, like, I get so annoyed with myself when I, like, hear myself repeating the same negative, bad thing that happened, and I'm like, is this becoming something that has, like, a growth on my shoulder, or like, like, is this becoming part of the of like, of the not the costume, but like, what is Lesley? Because it's like, I don't want to hear this anymore, so I definitely don't want to stick around. So I love the idea of a, I go a visual, physical chisel going no, no, no.Wendy Valentine 5:58  Part of you know that is not you. There's that quote from Marianne Williamson, it is my fave, and it's got me through the toughest of times, or gotten me to where I'm at now. And she says, our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us, because you think about it, if you were to step fully into your light, what does that mean? Like what does that look like? Right? Because that would require, possibly, just like myself, it would require maybe a divorce, maybe quitting a job you hate, maybe moving, maybe buying an RV like I did. Maybe, I mean, it's going to require you to actually move and do some shit in your life if you truly stepped into your light, but, or you could just stay right there in the dark because it's more comfortable, because it's predictable. The darkness is predictable, the the uncomfortable comfort zone is predictable, predictable, right? Yeah.Lesley Logan 7:03  Yeah, I mean, I don't know who said it, but, like, there is, like, that story of, like, why does a dog, like, not move off of sitting on that rock? It's like, well, the rock isn't uncomfortable enough, you know, and so a lot of people wait to, wait so long, and so they're so uncomfortable, and then they shed it all, and then they step into this light. And that, it can be scary. Like we interviewed Gay Hendricks on this podcast, and he is the, I know, I fucking love him, he's such a sweet man. He's just, he, like, every time I go to Cambodia, he's like, did you get some milk fruit? Like, he's just, he's like, it's the best fruit. And he is right. It is the best fruit. And it's only available half of the time, so I'm never there, but I got to have it. But at any rate, he talks about your big leap is, like, because, like, when you are in your comfort zone, you can even, like, he even called like, your your like, zone of genius, and you're like, okay, well, that's a good spot to be in. Like, that's like, amazing, but it's or zone of excellence, excuse me. Like, of course I would like to be there. Like, that sounds really good, but like, that's actually still uncomfortable, but like it's comfortable, like it's actually not where your light is, that you're talking about, it's like, it's like, there's another layer, there's an outer ring, there's that ring of light around Saturn, and you're supposed to be there. Wendy Valentine 7:03  That's just like, dipping your toe in the water. Lesley Logan 7:13  Yeah, but then he and he talks about, like, how, well, when you get to that zone of genius, when you get to that outer ring, you get to your light, then there's, like, a few things that we do to just fuck it all up and bring us back to that comfortable discomfort, you know, like that self-deprivation.Lesley Logan 7:13  And a comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing ever grows there.Lesley Logan 8:38  Oh, Wendy Valentine, say it one more time.Wendy Valentine 8:44  Soak it up. Soak it up. A comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing ever grows there. So if you want to grow, I know y'all do, you have got to get out of that damn comfort zone. You know, I want to say though, I was on the treadmill this morning, and I was thinking. Lesley Logan 8:58  Do you have a treadmill in your RV or do you go the gym? Wendy Valentine 9:04  No, I'm actually at this nice resort. I mean, RVing has come a long way, y'all, thank God.Lesley Logan 9:09  I mean, we live in our van like it's it's not so bad. Sometimes it's better than the hotel.Wendy Valentine 9:12  We got, we got hot tubs, we got swimming pools, we got food trucks. I mean, we don't mess around over here. But yeah, I was at the gym this morning and I was walking on the treadmill, and I was thinking, I love the name I have since the moment when I met you and I heard about your podcast. I love the name of your podcast. Be It Till You See It. And I got choked, people were probably like, why is that lady over there balling on the treadmill? And you know, right now, I'm reaping the benefits of what I sowed years ago and getting outside of my damn comfort zone. But you know, what's so cool? I might cry right now. I did not put on waterproof mascara, but I am seeing it in my life, all those seeds I planted years ago, and that amount of time. I watered and watered those damn seeds. It's like, I'm seeing it. It's like, it's so freaking cool when you get to that other side, and yes, you will, is so it is beautiful. It's much more beautiful. And, and yes, you will grow when you get to the other side of it. If you want, I can take y'all back to my breakdown to breakthrough. Lesley Logan 10:22  I was just gonna say, I think we need to go back to the seed planting days, or at least, like, the days before the RV, the day before the book, the days before the podcast. Like, what, what? Like, who were you? How did because we love you now. But like, we loved you then. But like, what? What was the reason for all what was the reason for all this, you know, seed reaping? Wendy Valentine 10:43  And we all love a good breakdown and a breakthrough story. Lesley Logan 10:46  Yeah, we do. Wendy Valentine 10:47  But make sure everyone grab your violin, (inaudible) sad song right now. So let's see. For about 45 years old, here I was. I was living in Virginia, going through a divorce, empty nest. I had chronic illness, black mold toxicity, Lyme disease. We'll toss in a little menopause, just, for fun.Lesley Logan 11:10  Yeah. I mean, for sure, probably, yeah.Wendy Valentine 11:13  Yeah, yeah. I was at least 150 grand in debt, unemployed. Let's see what else. Oh, within a six week period, I had to watch my dog die, my cat die, and my brother die. And then from all of that, I started experiencing panic attacks, anxiety, and needless to say, I went into a massive, deep, dark, awful depression. So here I was, 45 years old, and I was like, shit, now what? And, I mean, I kept thinking, I was like, I only turned 50. That's like, like, that, that halfway mark, if you're that lucky that it's an halfway mark, right? And I don't know if anything could have gotten worse for me in that moment. And let's, let's just all imagine the scene. I literally was laying on my bathroom floor, like laying there, bawling my eyes out, feeling sorry for myself, I'll admit, and I was thinking, What the hell am I going to do? And all of a sudden, like, and it was part of me like this, this vision popped in my head, and it was, it was a little bit of an escape, I'll admit, but it was a beautiful escape. And I was like, wouldn't be nice to just get the fuck out of here? You know, like, I just want to escape my my life that I was in. And I was like, I want to drive an RV across the country. And then I'm like, man. And then, of course, that nagging voice in my head was like, yeah, you're broke, you don't have a job. How that? How are you going to do that? And but then I was like, you know, I just want to sit here and think about this dream. It was the only thing that gave me hope. And so I thought, you know what? What the hell like my life. I was already down here. The only way was going up, right? I was like, let's just go for it. What's the worst that could happen? I'm gonna fucking go for it. So I got up and I started applying for jobs all the way across the country, like I was, I was so desperate. I was like, I'll take anything. Okay, I'll sell popsicles in Mexico. I don't care, whatever. So then I get a job offer a week later, selling, you'll probably, you're probably familiar with his name, Pulte, Pulte Del Webb, I got a job offer with Pulte to sell new construction homes in Chicago. And I was like, Chicago. Never been there. I didn't know how to sell homes, but what the hell. I pack off the U-Haul. I drive from Virginia to Chicago. I start my job on Monday. About a year later, I went from making $0 to a half a million dollars. Obviously, paid off all my debt, bought this RV that I'm sitting in right now. Now, mind you, okay, I love Pulte, and it was a great, beautiful company. But I am not a corporate girl. I am not. Like, that's a chisel where I was like, girl listen here, you're not you, you know. And I will have to say, that's a lesson in itself, right there. Don't be afraid to try something. That does not mean if you try something, you can't pivot, okay?Lesley Logan 14:33  Right and also, like, can I just, like, say, like, I mean, clearly, Pulte was, like, quite the bridge to show you what you're capable of, and it get was a one, the fact that in one year, you can make that much money, going from zero to that much money, and not become someone who doesn't like, take your dreams the next level. You actually like, used it to launch yourself. I think it's like, I think it's so cool. Wendy Valentine 14:57  Yes and how easy would it have been for me to stay there. Lesley Logan 15:00  Oh, yeah and so. Wendy Valentine 15:01  Everyone was like, why are you gonna leave this job that you're you're killing it, killing it. I was like, yeah, but this is not for me. The chisel.Lesley Logan 15:09  Well and also, yeah, the chisel, I love that. And also, like, we had a lot of people that are like, I want to do this thing. I'm just gonna go all in. And I'm like, honey, if you can't pay for your bills, you can't pay your food, you are going to put pressure on this dream you have. Go get a job at Starbucks, make sure your bills are paid, have health insurance, all the things, and then use every other minute to make this thing happen. So I actually think it's really cool that not only you did it in a year, but that you, at a year, were able to, like, evaluate and go, I gotta chisel this off, because this isn't me, and not listen to the family who's like, you should just stay and make all that money. Wendy Valentine 15:46  Yes and remind yourself, if you are in a job you don't love, you're you're in a relationship you don't love, you're living in a place you don't love, remind yourself this is temporary. Everything is temporary, right? I mean, all in all, everything is temporary. Just remind yourself like this is just for now. This is just for now. Like, every day when I'd be, like, driving in the snow in Chicago, heading to this job to, like, talk about granite countertops. I was like, It's okay. I can do this. I cant do this. But then, yeah, I was like, all right, well, what am I going to do? I don't want to work for corporate. I and I was like, you know, I've always, I want to be a writer. I always knew I would become a writer. I was like, I want to be a writer. How am I? How am I going to become a writer? And I always wanted to have my own show. So I was like, how am I going to do this? And I had to be able to work remotely. Obviously, because traveling in an RV, I had to be able to work remotely, right? So I was listening to Cathy Heller's podcast and she was interviewing Stephanie Gass. And something, you know, it's like, if you get that funny feeling in your tummy, that gut instinct of like, I need to move on this. I don't know what it is, just do not question it. Just go for it. I hired Stephanie Gass, and within 30 minutes, I knew exactly what my niche was going to be and what my podcast was going to be called. And I was like, that's it. I had I had it. I was like, I'm going to talk about midlife. I'm going to talk about not even just midlife, but transforming your life. Because I did it, like, I was the guinea pig, right? I'm like, I did, I know how to do it. So I kept my day job, and then at night, I started working on my dream business. I started working on the website and then the photography and the the podcast, all, all the stuff, you know, right? Started doing my research and just little by little, and then eventually, the RV, finally, I ordered it like eight months before, finally arrived and it was go time to quit my job and take off into the Sedona sunset.Lesley Logan 17:51  Okay but also, like, I think it's so, I wanted to say, like, I think sometimes we, like, underestimate what we can do in a short period of time, because you just celebrated 50. Am I correct?Wendy Valentine 18:01  Yeah, yeah. So it took me, well, actually, I'm 52. It took me from the moment, like when I moved to Chicago, to taking off in the RV, it took me approximately two and a half years, and then I've been on the road for three so, yes, it takes time. And is it easy? Hell no. Is it worth it? Hell yes.Lesley Logan 18:23  Yeah, yeah. I mean, like, there's, you know, like, I think things happen faster than we think, and some things are a little slower than we expected. Like, the time, we never get the timeline exactly right. But also, like, it would have been so like, could you imagine on the bathroom floor being like, well, it's gonna take a long time. I don't know. Like, I bet, you know what I mean, I think we just take, we talk ourselves out of things so and we also think, well, I'm at this age. I should be already. Like, I should be doing this program. I should have this already. I mean, like, I kind of think it's really cool that you were the guinea pig and you can actually, like, guide so many women who, for sure, are, I said, someone on the podcast, she's like, I'm a bird launcher. I'm not an empty nester. Like, I want I like, I launched some birds. And she's, you know, but you can take the.Wendy Valentine 18:24  That's what I did. I was like, shoo, shoo. Get out. Lesley Logan 19:05  Yeah, get out of the nest. It's mine now. But like, I think that there's a ton of people who work, not given the opportunity or encouraged when they were moms and wives and partners to be selfish and do their thing like I do believe that there's a ton of women who did and so, so if you're listening, yay for you, but I think a lot of people were not, and they had to wait, and then they waited, and then they're like, well, I don't even know who I am, and everyone says to be authentic. And so I feel like you asked to be you to help people so you're right and then you have this amazing podcast, which, I got to be honest, is amazing. And it's like, but it's mid it's called Midlife Makeover. Correct? Wendy Valentine 19:51  Yep, The Midlife Makeover Show.Lesley Logan 19:53  Yes. Okay, so let's talk about like, do you feel like you do what you do? Do you feel like you'll ever run out of topics to talk about when it comes to midlife? Like, what are you and then, and then also turn it into a book. So let's go into, like, how you've, like, really made this whole thing happen.Wendy Valentine 20:10  You know, what I love about my niche is that there's so much going on in midlife. I mean, like, if I had to talk about one topic every day, oh, my God, I could not stand it. I mean, yesterday I interviewed a lady where, like, it was about grief. She lost her daughter. Daughter was 17 years old when she died. The day before, I got to talk about hormones and menopause, and then the day before that, I got to talk about divorce, like there's so, because there is so much going on. And I love, I love being the catalyst to help other people make their dreams come true. I love that I can provide that hope, whether it's with me or with a guest, or whether it's just simply, I mean, right, the best way we can teach others is by example. Like I don't, I don't fluff anything like you, what you see is what you get. Like, I didn't just say I did it or say that I'm gonna do it. Like, here you go, you know. And you know, I, what was I going to tell you? Oh, I did create the acronym for you. I have four little lessons to teach you today.Lesley Logan 21:16  Do you want to teach us now or do you want to put in the Be It Action Items?Wendy Valentine 21:20  I'm gonna teach it to you really quick. Lesley Logan 21:21  Okay, let's do it. Wendy Valentine 21:22  It's, it's the Be It, right? And this is what I just told you, that story, these are four little guide posts that you can follow so that you, too, can actually, no matter if it's a little tweak in your life or a big tweak, a big change, you can make it happen. So the B in Be It is become your own BFF like you have got to be so nice to yourself, and you have got to listen to that ticker tape of thoughts running across in your mind. And you've got to stop that ticker tape of thoughts and replace it with some really good, friendly thoughts. Because this right here, I'm pointing to my head with my large head of hair, this will either be your best friend or your worst critic, and you are the one that decides, not Instagram, not your mom, not your dad, not your partner, not your kids, it's you like that is the one thing that you have, not one, but one of the many things you have control over. And actually starting there, it's a ripple effect of everything else in your life. If you can get that under control, and yes, you can, you change your thoughts, you change your beliefs. We've all heard it before, but do we really apply it and really try it? So, yes, become your own BFF, just love the shit out of yourself. The E is envision. You've got to envision who you want to become, not the what it's great to, to, like, dream about things and RVs and (inaudible) right, but who do you want to become? Journal about it. Think about it. Take a walk and just imagine the woman that you would want to become and without limitation, right? The I is invite her in. You have got to literally, every single day, and this is exactly what I did, because my Aunt Annie said to me, when I was like in the down, down in the dumps, in depression, and I'm sitting on the couch when she goes, darling, you have always wanted to be an actress, so why don't you just start acting like the woman you want to become? And I was like, oh, I can do that. And I thought about that, right? Like we're all we're all brainwashed. We're all brainwashed into whoever we are, but we can brainwash ourselves into becoming whoever the hell we want to be. Lesley Logan 23:39  Yes, yes. Wendy Valentine 23:41  Yep. So I did. I was like, you know what? How, like you, imagine a drone flying over your head and observing you all day long. How is this woman, this powerful, amazing, gorgeous woman? How does she walk? How does she walk into a room? How does she talk? How does she eat? How does she sleep? How does she, what did she do when she first gets out of bed? Like, is she like, oh my god, I think I'm so grateful I'm alive. Thank you. Thank you. Observe her like and and be her like, literally when you put your shoes on, you put your slippers on or whatever, imagine that those are her shoes and that, and literally act like her, even if someone else is like, why she acting so funny? Just keep doing it.Wendy Valentine 24:26  Yeah, no. I mean, let them, let them wonder why you're acting so funny. Wendy Valentine 24:27  Yes, yes, exactly. Lesley Logan 24:28  They'll just wonder. They get to wonder. And if you want to go talk about it to people like, I thank God for my time in L.A., where I learned, like, all publicity is good. Like, there's no such thing as bad, you know. Let them talk on how weird you are.Wendy Valentine 24:45  (inaudible) Yeah. Finally, T is take action. I think you even say that in your intro about taking action, right? You have to, like, how do you get courage? By taking action. Like if you, if you had a jar, an empty jar, and I have an empty jar, how do you fill up your jar of courage? And how do I fill up mine? We each have to do that on our own. I cannot hand courage. It would be great, right? If like, here, here you go, Lesley, let me give you some courage. You have to do that your own. And you do that by taking action, even if you fall on your face, even if you fall on your face. I didn't know how to even drive an RV. I was like, oh my god. So you figure shit out, right? Like, leap of the net will appear. Like, leap you will figure this stuff out. And that's how you become so resilient and strong. And then it's the tiniest of things I don't know about you, it's like the tiniest of little accomplishments. You're like, that's right. I did that. Like, that's right. I just actually figured out how to dump the dumper on the survey (inaudible) things. I'm like, I did that. (inaudible) So don't forget to celebrate yourself.Lesley Logan 25:53  I believe, all of a sudden, I think like, that is where confidence comes in. Like, people think like confidence comes like, you have to wait for you, once you're confident, then you can do the thing. It's like, no, actually, you get confident by doing the thing. Like, I remember we bought our van, which is not even as big as an RV, we don't need a special license for it. It actually fits in parking spaces. I mean, it's the it's the longest and the tallest of the vehicles that you don't need another license for. And the first time we took it on we took we drove it. I had no problems driving out of the gas station. I had no problems. Like, once we were like, pointing the right direction, like, I'm like, I got this. But one time we were needing to go, and Brad was asleep, and I'm like, I have to hit reverse. There's no rear view mirror. Like, I gotta do this with this tall vehicle. I'm super long. I got a white like, I and it has a camera. It's like, just follow the camera. I'm like, I can't even it's like, this big, just the camera? What, I'm like, I'm like, I'm like, I hope it beeps. If someone's wrong, I like, what if there's a pole, you know, like one of the, so I like, literally, get out of the car, got out of the car and I do a walk around. I'm like, okay, there's no poles. So the worst thing that happens is that someone or something drives behind me while I'm doing this, and it's supposed to beep, and I'm gonna trust that, and now I come back anytime I want, like, but you I had to, I could not, Brad's telling me you can do this. Like you used to drive jeeps, like, you know what you're doing. Like, he's like, you can none of that confidence and courage being told at me helped me get the confidence, like actually reversing the car and doing it myself.Wendy Valentine 27:32  And sometimes it's the tiniest of things that just gives you a little boost. It's a little reminder that, yes, you can do this and keep going and keep going. Yeah, yeah.Lesley Logan 27:41  Okay, you published a book. Now, can we talk about it? I mean, it says, Women Waking Up: The Midlife Manifesto for Passion, Purpose, and Play. Women waking up. Also, I love the colors. It's like every beautiful shade of pink lipstick, like, yes, yes, yes.Wendy Valentine 28:00  I know, isn't she? It's my little baby. This is actually, like, this is the advanced copy. So it's not even a real copy. But yes, I know. It just went into preorder this week. Lesley Logan 28:10  When is it publishing for reals? Wendy Valentine 28:12  Um, it publishes, it comes out on 9-9. Lesley Logan 28:15  Okay. Wendy Valentine 28:16  9-9 is the time, but and you know what? Before I got into writing books and things like that, I didn't know, I was like, why is everyone why don't they do the preorder? Why? Because I don't get the book. I'll give you $500 worth of reasons (inaudible). Literally, right now, pre-order the book. Because here's the thing, you could if you wanted to, you can literally start making changes today, just with the bonuses that you get with the book. Let me tell you what the bonuses are. Lesley Logan 28:44  Tell us, tell us because this is going to come out before 9-9 so you all can take advantage of this. Wendy Valentine 28:48  Oh yeah. You get the Women Waking Up Playbook. It's like 100 plus pages. You can download them. They are cute, colorful and cute and wonderful. You get the Freedom At Midlife Meditations that go along with the book, just to elevate your mind and help you become your own best friend, right? You get the Map At Your Midlife Dream Workshop, your customizable digital vision board. Thank you very much. I love that thing. Love it. I love it. Love it. What else? A $200 voucher to my Freedom At Midlife Program, and my fave, the Women Waking Up Spotify playlist. Yeah, so that's it. You literally get all of that. Lesley Logan 29:30  Before I even read the book. I can change my life before. And then when I read it, I mean, like, reminding me all these amazing other things. Wendy Valentine 29:37  Yeah, I know. And by the time the book arrives, then you'll get to read the rest of the story and then be like, Yeah, I already did that. Check, check, check. Lesley Logan 29:44  Yeah. So you're just putting all these little drops of confidence into your bucket as you read it, and then you get more, oh, I love this. Wendy, we need more time with you. I need, we need to hang out. I'm not, I'm not kidding. Like, is your RV heading my way before it's too hot? Like, I would just like to know.Wendy Valentine 30:01  You know what? I was gonna go to Nevada, because I'm starting this book tour now, but now I'm going up towards Denver. (inaudible) Maybe when I come back.Lesley Logan 30:07  On the way back, on your way back, you can do it. There's a great book shop called Writer's Block. There's some really cute bookstores in Vegas that are, like, great for doing some sort of tour of some kind, I agree, yes. Or you can go to one of my friends' amazing shops, and they'll, they'll host you. So just let me know, because I'll help make it happen. Because there's women here who need you. Oh, my God, we have to take a brief break, and then we'll get all your links and how we can, like, totally like, stalk you and like, the kids call you, stan you, you know, like stalker fan in one, one moment. Lesley Logan 30:34  All right, Wendy Valentine, favorite place to hang out on the internet, where's the links to pre-order the book, like, where, where's give us everything.Wendy Valentine 30:53  Do all the things. Okay. Instagram, it's got to be my fav. And I do share some cool, fun stuff, right? Lesley Logan 30:57  You do. I love watching your life. You carry a dog with in a bag. Wendy Valentine 30:58  I have some valuable content, with fun stuff too. So yes, Wendy Valentine on Instagram, and probably the best hub is wendyvalentine.com and from there, I know a lot of people have freebies, but my freebies really are awesome. Lesley Logan 31:16  Yeah there's 100 page freebie. I'm just gonna tell you right now, you, above and beyond, lady. Wendy Valentine 31:22  Yeah, yeah. So click, there's a freebies tab. You can even take a superhero quiz on there. That's my fav. There's a book tab on there that is where you can get all of your bonuses when you pre-order the book. And the book is everywhere, Women Waking Up, it's Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Target. It's everywhere. And what else? Yeah, that's, that's it. And then, The Midlife Makeover Show, that's everywhere, where you listen to podcasts, even on YouTube, you can even watch the, you know, the playback of of me interviewing people in an RV.Lesley Logan 31:52  Yeah, yeah. You can listen. You can also watch the Be It Pod, you guys, we're on YouTube as well. You know, it's, I know, it's this fun thing. You do this thing for audio, and then people want the visual. So you we gotta do it all. Wendy Valentine 32:01  Give them the visual. Give them the visual. Lesley Logan 32:01  Okay, I love your acronym. So if you want that to be your Be It Action Item, we can replay that, that is totally fine. But if there's anything else we have to give these women that helps them ditch perfection, take that messy action, what bold, executable, intrinsic or targeted steps should they take, what else?Wendy Valentine 32:23  I would have to say, this is, I'm adopting this from Deepak Chopra, because I used to go to a lot of his retreats. And there was one thing he said to me, it's in his cute little accent, and he goes, you have to feel your way through life. I was like, what does that mean? I was like, feel my way through life, and we're so used to thinking everything through and probably overthinking, right? But ask yourself, no matter what it is that you're doing or thinking about doing, how does it feel to you? And most importantly, how does it feel to this new person, this new woman that you are creating in your life. How will it feel? Does that align with her? Does she like that? Does she not like it? And just enjoy. I mean, this, you get this tiny little we're like little blip of time on eternity in eternity, right? Like, just live it up in this little space and print in these parentheses. Just live it up and enjoy and stop overthinking. Just feel your way through life. Lesley Logan 33:25  I love that. And I actually really love him. He, I listened to him, remember, Oprah would actually release like, interviews on her like, podcast channel? And I listened to him talk about this time when he would go be a monk, right? Like his like, you know, go for like, I don't know, 30 days or something like that. And he the monk, his like, monk guide, was like, Oh, how was it walking through the jungle? And he's like, well, it hurt my feet. You know, it hurt my feet. And he and the guy goes, oh, well, when your foot is not on the ground, does it hurt? And he goes, No, I don't think so. He's like, well, then think about the other foot, right? Anyways, my husband is gonna love it. I have remembered that. Out of everything he said, I have remembered that so much because whenever my husband's like, oh, my knee hurts, I'm like, maybe you should think about your other knee. And I'm sure he's like.Wendy Valentine 33:26  Yeah or yeah, my arm hurts when I move it, like this, well stop moving it. Lesley Logan 33:35  What is your other arm, like, he like, heard something and I like, hit the other arm, and he's like, what are you do doing? I'm like, distracting you. It's from Dee it's from Deepak, fill the other one.Wendy Valentine 34:29  Refocusing, refocusing. You know? Lesley Logan 34:31  But I do agree. I think, like, you know, I know, I know the listeners, and I one of the reasons I want to have you on the show after I met you, is like, I know the women here will love listening to you, because we all came from this like time of overdoing overthinking. Have to map it all out. Has to has to feel like the right time, but not feel because we're not listening to our feelings, we're thinking our feelings and and so thank you for that. Be it actually, because I think we. Actually have to get into the feeling more, the actual feeling more, not the brain thinking feeling more. Wendy Valentine 35:04  Yeah, exactly. And especially since RVing, like, I'm on the no plan, plan like I don't. I used to plan everything in detail, and if I did not have that plan in place, I would not make a move. Now I'm like, I mean, 90 days is probably as much as I can plan, even though I like to dream and envision and things like that. Planning out too much does not leave room for miracles and spontaneity and the fun stuff. So don't forget to have fun and just enjoy, yeah.Lesley Logan 35:31  Yeah. Uh, I adore you. We'll have to run in, we'll run into each other someday, because I also love to get to we're gonna, we're gonna head down on our Summer Tour into Arizona, so maybe if you're still there, you know it's it's a little more than 90 days. So I'll ask you when it's closer, but you know, Wendy, thank you so much. Thank you for being you. Y'all go listen to her podcast. Go pre-order her book. Let us know. Tag Wendy. Tag the Be It Pod. Let us know what your favorite takeaway was. And by the way, I can't think of another episode you could send to like any woman over 40 right now that she will love. So do that, support the pod and until next time, Be It Till You See It. Lesley Logan 36:13  That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It Podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review and follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcast. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the Be It Pod on Instagram. I would love to know more about you. Share this episode with whoever you think needs to hear it. Help us and others Be It Till You See It. Have an awesome day. Be It Till You See It is a production of The Bloom Podcast Network. If you want to leave us a message or a question that we might read on another episode, you can text us at +1-310-905-5534 or send a DM on Instagram @BeItPod.Brad Crowell 36:56  It's written, filmed, and recorded by your host, Lesley Logan, and me, Brad Crowell.Lesley Logan 37:01  It is transcribed, produced and edited by the epic team at Disenyo.co.Brad Crowell 37:05  Our theme music is by Ali at Apex Production Music and our branding by designer and artist, Gianfranco Cioffi.Lesley Logan 37:12   Special thanks to Melissa Solomon for creating our visuals. Brad Crowell 37:16  Also to Angelina Herico for adding all of our content to our website. And finally to Meridith Root for keeping us all on point and on time.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/be-it-till-you-see-it/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week's Addicted to Fitness is the third in a series of episodes that provide tools & tips to help you stay on track with your health and fitness goals as the year comes to an end. Nick and Shannon discuss how tracking your food, minimizing the amount of sweetened beverages & alcohol, and planning & preparing your meals will help you clean up your diet so you can enjoy holiday favorites. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts. Like & Follow the Addicted to Fitness Podcast Facebook page (Facebook.com/addictedtofitnesspodcast). Follow Nick & Elemental Training Tampa on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ElementalTampa) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/ettampa/) to participate in free live workouts. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast and send Nick a DM if you're interested in receiving a customized workout plan or visit shannonjb.comto learn more about Shannon's wellness coaching program

“Choose one thing that you want to focus on. Start saying no to everything else politely. Make everything you do about that one thing and I guarantee you'll be successful.”That's the biggest lesson I've learned in my journey of turning a hobby podcast into a full-time business. Today, I opened up about the setbacks, surprises, and wins I've had along the way—from starting with one microphone in my living room, to working with RMIT Vietnam on an international project, to facing a health scare that changed my perspective on life and business.I loved recording this because it gave me a chance to reflect on just how far things have come, and to share openly the mistakes, detours, and lessons that shaped Seven Million Bikes Podcasts into what it is today.Key Talking PointsHow I turned podcasting from a hobby into a business in Vietnam.The setbacks of COVID-19, losing my job, and becoming a “yes man.”The turning point when I chose to focus on podcast production only.Big wins in 2024, including international projects and awards.My MS diagnosis, how it affected me, and why it pushed me to finally open a studio.Chapters and Timestamps[04:00] Moving to Vietnam & charity work – Building schools, raising funds, and life before podcasting.[08:00] Starting Seven Million Bikes – Why I launched the show, the name story, and early struggles.[13:00] Surviving COVID and saying yes to everything – Online shows, too many jobs, and burnout.[17:00] Refocusing on one thing – Choosing podcast production, rebranding, and winning awards.[23:00] Health scare & new beginnings – MS diagnosis, opening the podcast studio, and lessons learned."Send me a message!"This Season is sponsored by Premier Dental.Discover the potential of a confident and healthy smile with the excellent dental clinic in Ho Chi Minh Support the show

“Choose one thing that you want to focus on. Start saying no to everything else politely. Make everything you do about that one thing and I guarantee you'll be successful.”That's the biggest lesson I've learned in my journey of turning a hobby podcast into a full-time business. Today, I opened up about the setbacks, surprises, and wins I've had along the way—from starting with one microphone in my living room, to working with RMIT Vietnam on an international project, to facing a health scare that changed my perspective on life and business.I loved recording this because it gave me a chance to reflect on just how far things have come, and to share openly the mistakes, detours, and lessons that shaped Seven Million Bikes Podcasts into what it is today.Key Talking PointsHow I turned podcasting from a hobby into a business in Vietnam.The setbacks of COVID-19, losing my job, and becoming a “yes man.”The turning point when I chose to focus on podcast production only.Big wins in 2024, including international projects and awards.My MS diagnosis, how it affected me, and why it pushed me to finally open a studio.Chapters and Timestamps[04:00] Moving to Vietnam & charity work – Building schools, raising funds, and life before podcasting.[08:00] Starting Seven Million Bikes – Why I launched the show, the name story, and early struggles.[13:00] Surviving COVID and saying yes to everything – Online shows, too many jobs, and burnout.[17:00] Refocusing on one thing – Choosing podcast production, rebranding, and winning awards.[23:00] Health scare & new beginnings – MS diagnosis, opening the podcast studio, and lessons learned."Send me a message!"This Season is sponsored by Premier Dental.Discover the potential of a confident and healthy smile with the excellent dental clinic in Ho Chi Minh Support the show

This week's Addicted to Fitness is the second in a series of episodes that provide tools & tips to help you stay on track with your health and fitness goals as the year comes to an end. Nick and Shannon discuss the benefits of zone zero training and explain why it is extremely appropriate for anyone trying to improve their fitness habits heading into the last quarter of the year. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts. Like & Follow the Addicted to Fitness Podcast Facebook page (Facebook.com/addictedtofitnesspodcast). Follow Nick & Elemental Training Tampa on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ElementalTampa) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/ettampa/) to participate in free live workouts. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast and send Nick a DM if you're interested in receiving a customized workout plan or visit shannonjb.comto learn more about Shannon's wellness coaching program

In this week's Ask Me Anything, Ryan and Kipp tackle questions from the Order of Man community around productivity, energy management, and living with greater intention. From balancing family responsibilities with work, to eliminating distractions and staying aligned with long-term goals, they dive deep into practical strategies men can apply right now. They also cover tools for planning, handling setbacks with resilience, and the value of family meetings. Plus, updates on the Iron Council and the importance of choosing growth over mere compliance. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 News headlines – Phillies “crazy Karen” 08:32 Shifting AMA format & topics 09:18 Work-life balance & energy 19:07 Refocusing after interruptions 22:36 Full alignment in planning 31:22 Income and spending trackers 32:15 Writing vs. digital planning 34:39 Recommended tools 42:48 Weekly family meetings 47:03 Best time to plan 51:19 Mindset when plans go off track 01:00:29 Iron Council promotion & Facebook group Battle Planners: Pick yours up today! Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready

This week's Addicted to Fitness is the first in a series of episodes that provide tools & tips to help you stay on track with your health and fitness goals as the year comes to an end. Nick and Shannon discuss the need for a fitness refocus as the school year & holidays start to ramp up. They also revisit the health & fitness intentions they set at the beginning of the year to determine if they are on track to achieve them. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts. Like & Follow the Addicted to Fitness Podcast Facebook page (Facebook.com/addictedtofitnesspodcast). Follow Nick & Elemental Training Tampa on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ElementalTampa) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/ettampa/) to participate in free live workouts. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast and send Nick a DM if you're interested in receiving a customized workout plan or visit shannonjb.com to learn more about Shannon's wellness coaching program

In this powerful installment of our Grown Folks Faith series, Pastor James D. Gailliard walks us through the spiritual, emotional, and physical battles we face in our pursuit of wholeness. Rooted in 3 John 2—“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers”—this message challenges us to name the enemies of our wellness and fight back with biblical strategy.

In this powerful installment of our Grown Folks Faith series, Pastor James D. Gailliard walks us through the spiritual, emotional, and physical battles we face in our pursuit of wholeness. Rooted in 3 John 2—“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers”—this message challenges us to name the enemies of our wellness and fight back with biblical strategy.

What Happens When Two High-Performing Leaders Clash?Two strong leaders can mean double the drive—or double the drama. In this episode of The Chris LoCurto Show, we break down how to resolve conflict between high performers without damaging your team's culture.If you've ever led alongside a strong personality or witnessed leadership tension unfold, this one's for you.Know the Root—Is It Personality, Ego, or Structure? (00:02:38)We examine the source of leadership conflict—whether it's personality styles, insecurity, or structural confusion—and how to get clarity before reacting.Clarify Authority and Decision Rights (00:12:20)Why turf wars happen and how to eliminate confusion by clearly defining who owns what decisions, responsibilities, and outcomes.Teach Leaders to Lean Into Each Other's Strengths (00:17:30)Not all leadership styles look the same. We discuss how embracing differences can reduce tension and elevate the whole team.Facilitate Hard Conversations Early—Not After Resentment Builds (00:22:25)Avoid waiting until emotions boil over. Learn how to lead tough conversations before dysfunction takes root.Align Both Leaders to a Higher Mission (00:25:39)When egos rise, the mission suffers. Refocusing on shared goals helps leaders drop the power struggle and align with purpose.Action Steps (00:28:55)A recap of the key takeaways: know the root, define roles, teach understanding, and keep the mission front and center.Additional Resources (00:29:40)Blog post: How to Tackle Conflict Head-On by Embracing Healthy ConfrontationsEpisode 594 | Face the Facts: Stop Avoiding Tough Conversations in Business – Part 1Conclusion (00:30:35)Handled well, conflict can make your team stronger. Don't wait—start resolving leadership tension today.

Do you like chastity? We have some new ideas for you. Not sure if you want to explore chastity with a Femdom Mistress? Listen and find out why we love chastity.A listener inspired this episode with the following questions:What do women really think of male chastity and being a Keyholder?Are some men meant to be in chastity?What are your favorite chastity devices?Mistress Erika points out that there are different kinds of cages for different kinds of play:A tube style chastity cage that allows for partial erection.Smaller cages can be used for different levels of control.Using the nub for sissy training.Chastity cage with spikes and/or urethral sound so getting an erection is immediately painful.Why would someone want to be in chastity?Submission to the woman that is your keyholder.Freedom from the constant focus on erections and/or jerking off.Refocusing attention on what's important.Using chastity for sissy training:Silicone cages come in colors including sissy pink!Smaller cages can cause shrinking which reinforces sissy focus.Orgasm denial keeps feminization and submission to Mistress as the sissy life.2 previous episodes mentioned in this podcast:Chastity Interview with William of Mature MetalAndHow do I get my vanilla wife to put me in chastity? Meet Mrs. Mature MetalJOIN the conversation!Our adult social networking site: Enchantrix EmpireDISCORD: LDWOlivia and LDWErikaMistress Olivia's blog:  Experienced MistressMistress Erika's blog: Intelligent Phone Fantasy

We all face pressure. Whether it's from school, work, relationships, or life's expectations. In this message, we explore what the Bible says about handling pressure with faith and finding peace in the middle of chaos. Key Scripture: "In this world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world." – John 16:33 What You'll Learn: What the Bible means by tribulation (Greek: Thlipsis) Real-life pressures people face—from teens to church leaders The spiritual and emotional impact of stress Biblical steps to handle pressure: Daily encounters with God Resting in His promises Refocusing your mind on truth Supporting Scriptures: John 16:33 2 Corinthians 4:7–9 2 Corinthians 7:5 Psalm 34:4 Psalm 94:19 Philippians 4:6–7 Exodus 14:14 Psalm 91:1–2 Matthew 11:28–30 Colossians 3:2 Isaiah 26:3 Romans 12:2 Subscribe for more biblical encouragement and practical tools for spiritual growth. Let God meet you where you are—right in the middle of the pressure. #FaithUnderPressure #ChristianEncouragement #PeaceInChrist #SermonSummary #BibleTeaching

Losing Top Clients and Refocusing? Behind the Scenes of A Pivot in Business In this behind-the-scenes episode of The Business of Apparel, Rachel is pulling back the curtain on a major transition at Unmarked Street. After losing two of our top-paying clients, months earlier than expected, we're doubling down on what lights us up: building our annual membership community. Rachel walks you through the mindset shift, the tough team conversations, and the intentional reallocation of resources as we align our entire company around serving startup and plateaued apparel brands through our advisory membership. You'll hear the raw truth about navigating financial uncertainty, why we believe in coaching even in a down economy, and how we're strategically planning around best-case, worst-case, and realistic cashflow scenarios. If you've ever had to pivot hard in your business or felt the emotional weight of leadership, this episode offers both transparency and real-time advice to help you weather those moments. Join The Board here: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com/the-board In this episode, you'll hear: - Behind-the-scenes look at a major business transition - The emotional and financial impact of losing two top-paying clients - Worst-case scenario financial planning - Reassessing subscriptions, expenses, and marketing strategies - How to stay committed to your mission while adjusting your operations - Practical steps to analyze cash flow, set new sales targets, and maintain profitability   Sign up for the Secrets Behind Billion-Dollar Apparel Brands FREE Course here!   We can't wait to hear what you think of this episode! Purchase the Business of Apparel Online Course: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com/course To connect with Rachel, you can join her LinkedIn community here: LinkedIn. To visit her website, go to: www.unmarkedstreet.com.   

In this special episode of the Membership Geeks Podcast, I open up about the toughest moments and biggest challenges I've faced over a decade of running a membership business. As we kick off a month of anniversary content, I dive deep into pivotal decisions, unexpected setbacks, and the realities that most membership owners rarely talk about publicly. Whether you're just starting out or have been running your own membership for years, my honest reflections are here to shed light on what it really takes to keep going—especially when things get tough.In this episode:What were the most difficult decisions I had to make in the early days of launching and shifting my business model?How did I handle sudden competition from a well-funded, well-connected industry player—and what impact did it have on my mindset and business?In what ways did external crises like COVID-19 test my resilience and force me to adapt my membership offer and team structure?What was it like to experience internal challenges, such as letting my first team member go and navigating the unexpected departure of a cofounder—and how did these affect my business moving forward?Key Quotes & Takeaways:"If you've been listening to us for a while, you'll know that I never shy away from the uglier side of the membership world of business, and I always give it to you straight.""We couldn't compete with the black book, the huge financial backing, and the fact that they could incentivize others to portray them as this ever knowing, all knowing guru, and fast track them to their place in the industry by paying them a thousand dollars for every customer that they referred.""A lot of people kind of revealed what their true motivation was. And I've got to be honest, that that made me a lot more cynical about the online business world and the kind of people who were influential within it""You can never go wrong just refocusing on your people. Right? Refocusing on your members. Why you're doing it for them? What they need from you? How you can best serve them?"Thank You For ListeningWe really appreciate you choosing to listen to us and for supporting the podcast. We would be eternally grateful if you would consider taking a minute or two to leave an honest review and rating for the show. They're extremely helpful when it comes to reaching our audience and we read each and every one personally!Finally, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to make sure that you never miss an episode.

Season 3, Episode 8: Jonathan Kaufman Iger is turning Sage Realty into the first true commercial real estate brand. In this episode, the CEO of Sage shares how a 100-year-old family business is evolving to meet the demands of modern office users. From tenant experience to hospitality-driven operations, Jonathan explains why most landlords are getting it wrong—and what it takes to build trust, loyalty, and a competitive edge in today's bifurcated market. We discuss: – Sage's shift from ownership to brand identity – Lessons from leasing, portfolio resets, and UK exits – Workplace services that actually matter to tenants – The real reason gyms and lounges often fail TOPICS 00:00 – Cold open and NYC credibility 03:10 – Family roots in New York real estate 11:00 – Taking the long road to Sage 21:00 – Building UrbanGrad and early Facebook ads 28:30 – The conversation that changed everything 35:15 – Refocusing the portfolio on NYC office 43:20 – Lessons from WeWork and building a brand 50:15 – Turning Sage into a tenant-first platform 58:00 – How Sage personalizes service at scale 1:07:00 – Final thoughts on hospitality and vision Shoutout to our sponsor, InvestNext. One platform to raise and manage capital for real estate investment. For more episodes of No Cap by CRE Daily visit https://www.credaily.com/podcast/ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoCapCREDaily About No Cap Podcast Commercial real estate is a $20 trillion industry and a force that shapes America's economic fabric and culture. No Cap by CRE Daily is the commercial real estate podcast that gives you an unfiltered ”No Cap” look into the industry's biggest trends and the money game behind them. Each week co-hosts Jack Stone and Alex Gornik break down the latest headlines with some of the most influential and entertaining figures in commercial real estate. About CRE Daily  CRE Daily is a digital media company covering the business of commercial real estate. Our mission is to empower professionals with the knowledge they need to make smarter decisions and do more business. We do this through our flagship newsletter (CRE Daily) which is read by 65,000+ investors, developers, brokers, and business leaders across the country. Our smart brevity format combined with need-to-know trends has made us one of the fastest growing media brands in commercial real estate.

Could your supply chain be funding cartels without you realizing it? In today's complex global economy, companies are grappling with a dual challenge - the urgent need to unravel their supply chains and the immediate recalibration of due diligence systems to detect links to cartel and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs). With the Department of Justice sharpening its focus on both direct prosecutions and financial facilitators, global companies must prepare for heightened scrutiny. Michael breaks down the mounting risks, enforcement priorities, and practical steps companies must take to protect themselves from becoming unwitting participants in criminal operations.You'll hear him discuss:How DOJ's new two-pronged enforcement strategy is bringing corporate facilitators of cartels and TCOs into the crosshairsWhy traditional due diligence no longer goes far enough, especially with "Nth Party" risks buried deep in supply chainsHow cartels and TCOs exploit legitimate businesses in sectors like logistics, agriculture, mining, and constructionThe importance of identifying beneficial ownership and tracing complex corporate structures across jurisdictionsRed flags to watch for, from nominee arrangements and shell companies to unexplained wealth and layered financial flowsHow cartels are adapting with fake websites, fake bios, and cryptocurrency to mask illicit activitiesWhat companies must do to modernize their compliance systems with open-source tools and workflow automationWhy trade-based money laundering, remittance services, and decentralized platforms are growing areas of concernResourcesMichael Volkov on LinkedIn | TwitterThe Volkov Law Group

In this episode of the Power Producers Podcast, host David Carothers welcomes back Colby Tunick from ReFocus AI. Colby dives deep into the company's latest innovation that's transforming the way insurance agencies service policies. Refocus AI, which started with helping agencies predict customer churn, has now transitioned to automating one of the most time-consuming aspects of insurance — quoting policies. Colby shares how their new technology is helping agencies scale efficiently without burning out staff, allowing producers to focus on building relationships and growing their book of business. Key Highlights: The Problem of Time-Intensive Service Work Refocus AI began by addressing the issue of time spent servicing existing policies. Colby discusses how insurance agencies spend a significant portion of their time on renewals, quoting, and policy servicing, which takes away from their ability to acquire new business. Introducing IntelliAgent: The Virtual Assistant for Insurance Agencies Refocus AI's new tool, IntelliAgent, acts as a virtual assistant that automates the quoting process. This AI-powered system logs into carrier portals, retrieves rates, and delivers bindable quotes, freeing up agents' time to focus on client relationships. Scaling without Burning Out Colby explains how automating the quoting process can help agencies scale without adding significant headcount. It allows agencies to quote on multiple lines with various carriers simultaneously, drastically reducing the time spent on manual quoting tasks. Changing the Game for Small Commercial and Personal Lines For small commercial and personal lines business, agencies often struggle with quoting efficiency. Colby shares how technology like IntelliAgent is solving this problem, making it easier for agencies to serve more clients without overwhelming their teams. Expanding to the ENS Market Refocus AI's roadmap includes plans to expand into the ENS market, where underwriters are involved. By automating this process, Refocus AI will further streamline how agencies access bindable rates and service their clients, all while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Addressing Staff Burnout with Technology Colby shares the personal story of how working excessive hours led to burnout and a serious health condition. This experience fuels Refocus AI's mission to help agencies reduce unnecessary workload and increase staff retention by allowing employees to focus on high-value tasks. Future Innovations: Know Your Customer & MGA Marketplace Colby gives a sneak peek into two new innovations coming soon. The Know Your Customer module will make updating account information faster and more efficient, while the MGA Marketplace will help agencies quickly find coverage for policy exclusions and better options for motor sports, flood, earthquake, and more. Connect with: David Carothers LinkedIn Colby Tunick LinkedIn Kyle Houck LinkedIn Visit Websites: Power Producer Base Camp ReFocus AI Killing Commercial Crushing Content Power Producers Podcast Policytee The Dirty 130 The Extra 2 Minutes

Here's an in-depth update on my business ventures, including the strategic shift of consolidating my physical product brands into a holding company and focusing efforts on capitalism.com.  00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:13 Restructuring the Business Empire 01:06 Focus on Capitalism.com 03:22 Challenges and Changes in 2025 05:58 Refocusing and Simplifying 10:29 Personal Growth and Habits 15:00 Investment Strategies and Future Plans 17:11 Capitalism Incubator and Future Vision 19:49 Conclusion and Contact Information RYAN: Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/ryandanielmoran/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/ryandanielmoran/ CAPITALISM.COM Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/capitalismdotcom/ Facebook ►https://www.facebook.com/capitalismbethechange/ VIDEO On Youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_VOCcL1jBI7VDc4GtUDtew

Time Stamps:4:57 - Iran War Reflection7:03 - The Multipolar World Order11:52 - Choose Your Own Reality13:27 - "October 7 Saved Israel"16:50 - Refocusing on Gaza18:41 - Strategic Military Partnerships20:46 - Israeli False Flags or Iranian Sleeper Cells?25:12 - Operation First Commandment/Zionist Attacks Child39:01 - Antisemitism Justification -- First Amendment Violation45:12 - THE CONSPIRACY THEORISTS WERE RIGHT...It was always war with Iran52:55 - Lindsey Graham Reads Netanyahu's Script58:03 - Palantir's "Mosaic" Platform Partnership with IAEA Fueled Iran War1:06:54 - Postmortem/Call-in PortionVenture into the shadowy realms of power and secrecy with Already Dead, where hosts Jose Galison (@towergangjose) and Austin Picard (@theatrethugawp) dissect the intricate web of conspiracy, covert operations, and the underlying political machinations that might just be pulling the strings of our society.What to Expect:Live Listener Interaction: Call in to share your theories, ask burning questions, or discuss personal experiences related to the topics at hand. In-Depth Explorations: Each episode focuses on a different conspiracy or hidden aspect of political history, offering a platform to question and analyze what's often left unsaid. Thought-Provoking Guests: We invite individuals with insider knowledge or those who've taken the red pill to discuss topics that range from the fringe to the forefront of conspiracy culture. Critical Analysis of Current Affairs: We don't just report on events; we interpret them through the lens of parapolitics, looking for patterns and hidden agendas.Join Us:Every Tuesday at 9:30 PM ET, dive into the depths of the unknown with us. Subscribe, participate in our live call-ins, and be part of a community that seeks to understand the world beyond the surface narrative.Disclaimer: This podcast thrives on speculation, hypothesis, and the examination of alternative theories. It's meant to provoke thought and encourage personal research. Not all discussed is proven fact, but rather a call to question, explore, and understand.Warning: For those not ready to challenge their worldview, tread carefully. Once you enter the world of Already Dead, you might find that the truth is often already dead to the uninitiated. Welcome aboard, where curiosity is your guide.Please consider supporting our work-Austin's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheUnderclassPodcastAustin's Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-underclass-podcast--6511540Austin's Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/TheUnderclassPodcastAustin's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheUnderclassPodcast#IranWar #ManufacturedCrisis #IsraeliFalseFlags #IranianSleeperCells #MultipolarWorldOrder #October7 #GazaGenocide #EthnicCleansing #AidModelApartheid #GeopoliticalConflict #OperationFirstCommandment #BloodRitualSacrifice #ZionistAttacksChild #AntisemitismJustification #FirstAmendmentViolation #NetanyahuScript #PalantirsMosaicPlatform #IAEA #NineBombTheory #NewWMDNarrativeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-underclass-podcast--6511540/support.

Time Stamps:4:57 - Iran War Reflection7:03 - The Multipolar World Order11:52 - Choose Your Own Reality13:27 - "October 7 Saved Israel"16:50 - Refocusing on Gaza18:41 - Strategic Military Partnerships20:46 - Israeli False Flags or Iranian Sleeper Cells?25:12 - Operation First Commandment/Zionist Attacks Child39:01 - Antisemitism Justification -- First Amendment Violation45:12 - THE CONSPIRACY THEORISTS WERE RIGHT...It was always war with Iran52:55 - Lindsey Graham Reads Netanyahu's Script58:03 - Palantir's "Mosaic" Platform Partnership with IAEA Fueled Iran War1:06:54 - Postmortem/Call-in PortionVenture into the shadowy realms of power and secrecy with Already Dead, where hosts Jose Galison (@towergangjose) and Austin Picard (@theatrethugawp) dissect the intricate web of conspiracy, covert operations, and the underlying political machinations that might just be pulling the strings of our society.What to Expect:Live Listener Interaction: Call in to share your theories, ask burning questions, or discuss personal experiences related to the topics at hand.In-Depth Explorations: Each episode focuses on a different conspiracy or hidden aspect of political history, offering a platform to question and analyze what's often left unsaid.Thought-Provoking Guests: We invite individuals with insider knowledge or those who've taken the red pill to discuss topics that range from the fringe to the forefront of conspiracy culture.Critical Analysis of Current Affairs: We don't just report on events; we interpret them through the lens of parapolitics, looking for patterns and hidden agendas.Join Us: Every Tuesday at 9:30 PM ET, dive into the depths of the unknown with us. Subscribe, participate in our live call-ins, and be part of a community that seeks to understand the world beyond the surface narrative.Disclaimer: This podcast thrives on speculation, hypothesis, and the examination of alternative theories. It's meant to provoke thought and encourage personal research. Not all discussed is proven fact, but rather a call to question, explore, and understand. Warning: For those not ready to challenge their worldview, tread carefully. Once you enter the world of Already Dead, you might find that the truth is often already dead to the uninitiated. Welcome aboard, where curiosity is your guide.Check out nadeaushaveco.com today & use code Jose for 10% off your entire order!!!Please consider supporting my work- Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/nowayjose2020Only costs $2/month and will get you access to episodes earlier than the public No Way, Jose! Rumble Channel- https://rumble.com/c/c-3379274 No Way, Jose! YouTube Channel- https://youtube.com/channel/UCzyrpy3eo37eiRTq0cXff0gMy Podcast Host- https://redcircle.com/shows/no-way-joseApple podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-way-jose/id1546040443Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/0xUIH4pZ0tM1UxARxPe6ThStitcher- https://www.stitcher.com/show/no-way-jose-2Amazon Music- https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41237e28-c365-491c-9a31-2c6ef874d89d/No-Way-JoseGoogle Podcasts- https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5yZWRjaXJjbGUuY29tL2ZkM2JkYTE3LTg2OTEtNDc5Ny05Mzc2LTc1M2ExZTE4NGQ5Yw%3D%3DRadioPublic- https://radiopublic.com/no-way-jose-6p1BAO Vurbl- https://vurbl.com/station/4qHi6pyWP9B/Feel free to contact me at thelibertymovementglobal@gmail.com#IranWar #ManufacturedCrisis #IsraeliFalseFlags #IranianSleeperCells #MultipolarWorldOrder #October7 #GazaGenocide #EthnicCleansing #AidModelApartheid #GeopoliticalConflict #OperationFirstCommandment #BloodRitualSacrifice #ZionistAttacksChild #AntisemitismJustification #FirstAmendmentViolation #NetanyahuScript #PalantirsMosaicPlatform #IAEA #NineBombTheory #NewWMDNarrative

Today's episode is a check-in for the soul. We're talking about what it means to be in the middle of the year without falling into the trap of believing we've fallen behind. Our topic is Mid-Year, Not Mid-Setback - and if you've been feeling like your energy or momentum has slipped a bit, you are not alone.

Episode Overview In this episode, John Kitchens sits down with powerhouse real estate leader Jack Perry to explore how thinking like a CEO can elevate your business—even in fluctuating markets. Jack shares his journey from pastor to full-time real estate CEO, why positivity matters more than ever, and how creating a culture of community, mentorship, and accountability helped his team grow to 200+ agents. Key Topics Covered Embracing the Storm The importance of staying positive amid market uncertainties.  “People still buy homes…if you talk negative…your agents start feeling that.” How perseverance through 2009's downturn shaped Jack's leadership. Refocusing the “Why” Behind Buying Avoiding transactional fixation in favor of long-term living needs. Jack's own home purchased in 1988 still houses his family today—emphasizing the real purpose of homeownership. Building Culture Over Commission Cultivating team unity through mutual support (Slack-driven showings, monthly barbecues). Every agent—veteran or new—plays a vital role: “once a rockstar, always a mentor.” Leadership Through Service The power of empathy and hands‑on communication (texting/personal outreach to 200+ agents). Jack's servant leadership style is grounded in authenticity over ego. Empowering High Performers Encouraging ambition: “If you're comfortable doing 5–10 deals/year, we might not be a good fit.” Flagging complacency early; celebrating agents pushing 25–35 deals. Keeping Your Eye on the Long Game Social media as a window into intent and consistency. Insight gleaned from Daymond John's quote: "I look at your social media profile" to assess discipline. Qualifying and Coaching the Right Way Ask deeper questions to uncover client motivations and timelines. Remind clients of their original goals throughout the journey to avoid wheels spinning. Scaling with Integrity Protecting culture as team grows—self-policing, core values in action, not on the wall. Ego-free leadership and letting others operate and innovate within the organization. Resources & Strategies Mentioned Mentorship model inspired by Frank Shamrock's “plus-minus-equal” creed Frequent personal outreach “Outcome over ego” mentality drives collaboration in turbulent times “If you talk negative or doom and gloom…your agents start feeling that.” — Jack Perry   Connect with Us: Instagram: @johnkitchenscoach LinkedIn: @johnkitchenscoach Facebook: @johnkitchenscoach   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a review. Stay tuned for more insights and strategies from the top minds. See you next time!

In our last episode, we discussed adjusting life to fit racing goal. On this episode we dig into refocusing racing goals into profressional goals

Is your brand struggling to differentiate itself amid a sea of samey competitors? Refocusing on brand management might be the key to not only making more fans but also more sales. Find out more at https://www.thelolaagency.com/post/the-power-of-brand-management-unleashing-creativity-to-drive-business-success London : Los Angeles (LO:LA) City: El Segundo Address: 840 Apollo Street Website: https://www.thelolaagency.com

Uncertainty is the new normal for the chemical industry, but leaders still need to make smart decisions that drive business forward. Victoria Meyer tackles the critical actions leaders should be taking at the midyear point of 2025, offering strategic advice for operating in volatile markets, maintaining resilient supply chains, and effectively communicating through change. With insights from industry leaders, she highlights the importance of scenario planning, mindful diversification, and strategic cash management while emphasizing the value of strong relationships across the business ecosystem. Victoria also spotlights the upcoming The Chemical Summit in Houston, which centers on leadership through industry transformation, and explores the internal and external moves executives are using to keep their teams focused and adaptive.  Learn more about these topics this week: Midyear Reset: Now is the time to pause, reassess, and recalibrate your business strategies for the rest of 2025 Leading Through Uncertainty: Unpack the specific challenges chemical companies are facing this year Smart leadership moves and the five key actions that drive confident decision-making and resilient operations The power of strategic relationships: why reinforcing existing partnerships and building new ones across the supply chain is more important than ever before Seizing opportunity in change: Learn how industry leaders are preparing for the unexpected Killer Quote: “In times of uncertainty, relationships matter. Businesses and people, and it's people that are inside the businesses, need higher levels of trust and confidence in their partners when we're in these periods of uncertainty.” -Victoria Meyer 00:00 "Chemical Summit: Leadership Through Change" 05:35 "Six Leadership Tactics for Uncertain Times" 07:53 Enhancing Internal and External Communication 12:04 Clarifying Goals and Strengthening Relationships 16:40 Refocusing on Diversified Supply Chains 17:52 Strategic Diversification in Markets 21:57 Strategic Investment and Relationship Management 25:07 Midyear Reset for Leaders  Subscribe to The Chemical Show on YouTube ***Don't miss an episode: Subscribe to The Chemical Show on your favorite podcast player.  ***Like what you hear? Leave a rating and review. ***Want more insights? Sign up for our email list at https://www.thechemicalshow.com 

Mama, the world may shout for our attention, but only One is truly worthy of our gaze. Join us today as we shift our focus from fleeting beauty to the eternal radiance of our Savior—and learn how to live for His glory, not our reflection.“Give to the Lord the glory due His name… worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness!” 1 Chronicles 16:29 (NKJV)

Do you fancy the idea of growing your own medicinal herbs for tinctures & tea Todays guest Elle from Australian Medicinal Herbs took the plunge following a career sidestep when she was diagnosed with PTSD & replaced a 17 year career in the police force with a seed to packet business that slowly but surely healed her trauma, engaged her girls & now helps people all over Australia. Today she shares her unfolding story  & offers practical guidance & wizened encouragement to get growing in order to take agency of your own health through the potency of healing herbs.“Life is change - all the small steps you take lead you to another door or another window”"Herbal medicine is slow medicine & our bodies have adapted to this for generations. Our bodies have certain responses to plants that they don't to other medicines but we need to be connected & not detached"More Like This:Jane Stevens Futuresteading epCarolyn Parker Futuresteading epPod Partners Rock: Australian Medicinal Herbs 5% discount code - future5Support the ShowCasual Support - Buy Me A CoffeeRegular Support - PatreonBuy the Book - Futuresteading - live like tomorrow matters, Huddle - creating a tomorrow of togethernessWe talked about:From domestic violence policing to medicinal herb tincturesPTSD diagnosis after 17 years.Refocusing on her small children & her own healthHow permaculture opened her up to a new way of beingDiscovering the truth about our long supply chain food systemHerbs paved her path to healing post PTSDSeeing herbal remedies as MEDICINEMullein is her secret love Tulsi - a regulator which will find balanceTrusting that your body knows what to do with itself to build vitality“I don't recognise the person I used to be  - if you take steps towards this, you will eventually get there, be brave enough to persist”Normalising ‘grounding practice'Pushing back on handing over our health autonomy to doctorsHave we normalised anxiety? What are the natural solutionsManaging the rocks in our trauma backpack so it doesn't thwart usMethodically building a life that is home based, nourishing & flows in a seasonal rhythmConnecting to land & place & looking at things as a whole systemEmpowering her daughters to live the life they are called to.Keeping the Futuresteading podcast alive - GRATITUDE!Support the show

3 Practical Steps to Stop OCD and Anxiety SpiralsFeeling overwhelmed by OCD or anxiety spirals? Learn three practical steps from Matt Codde, LCSW, to recognize the spiral, slow it down, and refocus on what truly matters for long-term recovery.

Join me as I have a great conversation with Neel Dhingra, a prominent digital creator, entrepreneur, and mortgage industry leader, the founder and CEO of Forward Academy. He has significantly impacted the real estate and mortgage industries by leveraging content marketing and personal branding to grow his business exponentially. He lives what he teaches.We talk about the power of personal branding and content marketing, how passion can drive your business forward, and what it really takes to create content that connects. Neel shares his journey of working in the mortgage business to becoming a leader in personal branding and marketing through content creation, and he really emphasizes the importance of helping others and building a strong, supportive community along the way.We also get into some of the real challenges that come with shifting market conditions, the mindset needed to push through, and why staying focused on growth is so important. Plus, Neel gives us a preview of the upcoming Forward Event- a high-energy, in-person conference designed for mortgage and real estate professionals aiming to elevate their personal brands. The upcoming event is scheduled for July 11–12, 2025, in Las Vegas, featuring marketing experts from outside the industry who inject fresh perspectives that work. Neel brings world-class speakers like Chris Do, Dan Martell, Shade Zahrai, Johnny Cupcakes and so many more.This is an inspiring conversation with so many gold nuggets from Neel you won't want to miss!Connect with Neel:Neel InstagramThe Neel Home Podcast https://neelhome.comhttps://www.youtube.com/c/NeelDhingrahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/neelhomehttps://www.forwardacademy.comGet Loan Team Training for YOUR Team: loanteamtraining.comWatch my podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3DGxFZRqXFAFollow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/itsireneduford/Follow me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ireneduford/Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LoanTeamTrainingEmail: ireneandkevin@loanteamtraining.comEpisode Highlights:00:00 Introduction to Neil Dhingra and Forward Academy04:38 The Journey of Building a Personal Brand10:59 Refocusing on Passion and Enthusiasm14:45 Creative Marketing Strategies in Direct Mail and Social Media16:37 The Importance of Packaging Your Message17:43 Implementing Strategies for Success19:32 Identifying Your Target Audience22:55 Narrowing Your Focus for Greater Impact25:08 Engaging with Your Audience on Social Media30:37 The Fulfillment of Helping...

In this episode, Abu discuss the common pitfalls business owners face when they attempt to scale their businesses too quickly. 00:00 Introduction: The Pitfalls of Rapid Scaling01:03 The Dangers of Scaling Too Quickly02:17 Personal Experience: Learning the Hard Way03:00 Refocusing on Service Over Scale04:33 Practical Steps to Stay on Track06:23 Conclusion: Building a Purpose-Driven Business_Key Takeaways (fill it in)_House KeepingGrow your audience and revenue in under 5-minutes a week: Subscribe & Join 63k+ Readers > Got a business question? Want a second opinion? Ask Your Question Here _Sponsored By:Power Your Launch Marketing Accelerator | Get over 50% OFF your order with this special link: https://go.poweryourlaunch.com/pylenrollInterested in sponsoring? Go here: Support Permission to CEO _Follow us on social media:InstagramTwitterYoutubeThreadsTikTok_Here's how I can help you:Master digital marketing, generate leads, and scale with paid ads. Enroll Now & Get Early Bird Pricing The Growth Community - Strategies, resources, and expert insights to optimize and grow. https://go.poweryourlaunch.com/mmMentorship/Advisor/Consulting - High-level support to refine funnels, ads, and scale efficiently. https://go.poweryourlaunch.com/mentorship__Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts [CLICK HERE]"I love this podcast so much!" If that sounds like you, please take a moment to rate and review the show— Your support keeps this podcast going. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!_

Donald Trump does an about-face on Fed Chair Jerome Powell, and investors respond—sparking a wave of buying around the world. Plus, futures are solidly higher after the President suggests tariffs on China may come down. And later, Tesla rises after earnings, as Elon Musk signals it's time to get back to work.

“The pastor's wife, in many ways, embodies the history of the Protestant church….Refocusing on her and putting her at the center helps us to understand the bigger picture of the role women play in church history and how women are overshadowed by these patriarchal structures.”  — Beth Allison Barr Historian and professor Beth Allison Barr joins us on the podcast to discuss women's leadership in the historical church and the cultural cost of forgetting our roots. What happens when historical evidence for women's leadership in church is buried and even forgotten? Historian and professor Beth Allison Barr joins us on the podcast to discuss her recent book Becoming the Pastor's Wife: How Marriage Replaced Ordination as a Woman's Path to Ministry. Beth traces the way centuries of women's leadership were swept aside as female ordination declined and the role of the pastor's wife was elevated in the white evangelical church. We talk about Beth's scholarship, including some of her practices regarding teaching and collaborative research, and we hear Beth's reflections on our current cultural moment and how we can thrive as women academics. And if you listen to the end of the credits, you'll hear an excerpt from our podcast where Beth shares her thoughts on the benefits of working with a supportive writing group. So jump right in! We're so glad you're here. — Ann Boyd For show notes or more information please visit our article at The Well. If you'd like to support the work of InterVarsity's Women Scholars and Professionals, including future podcasts such as this episode, you can do so at givetoiv.org/wsap. Thank you for listening!

Demi Marchese is the Founder and Head of Brand at 12th Tribe, a fast-growing fashion brand blending curated style with operational excellence to empower the next generation of confident women. With expertise in merchandising, marketing, and brand-tech integration, Demi turns creative vision into scalable systems that drive real growth.Bootstrapped from scratch, 12th Tribe reflects Demi's hands-on leadership across every function, from designing product drops to building workflows that streamline team execution. She's driven by a mission to not only create beautiful apparel, but to curate a lifestyle rooted in confidence, freedom, and community.Demi is also a systems thinker, embracing AI and automation to scale brand voice, streamline content, and optimize customer journeys. She's trained ChatGPT to mirror her own copy style, implemented AI-driven SMS segmentation, and continues to experiment with tools that bring brand and tech closer together.In This Conversation We Discuss:[00:40] Intro[01:00] Building a site before Shopify blew up[03:34] Testing demand without inventory risk[05:06] Leveraging organic social growth[07:09] Responding quickly to market shifts[08:57] Episode Sponsors: Intelligems & Electric Eye[12:01] Refocusing on your core customer[14:10] Scaling brand voice using AIWant more insights from top Ecommerce leaders? Our episode guest was a featured speaker at eTail Palm Springs 2025, sharing insights with top Ecommerce minds. If you want to be part of the next big discussions, join eTail Boston in August 2025 and/or eTail Palm Springs in February 2026!Learn more at eTail's official sites:etaileast.wbresearch.com/etailwest.wbresearch.com/Resources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeYour online vibe director + stylist 12thtribe.com/Follow Demi Marchese linkedin.com/in/demimarcheseBook a demo today at intelligems.io/Schedule an intro call with one of our experts electriceye.io/If you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

What happens when you cold email Lord Sugar asking for investment? Tom Johnson did exactly that…and it worked!On this week's show, I am joined by Tom Johnson, founder of Hernshead Group, a recruitment business he launched six years ago with backing from Lord Alan Sugar after watching The Apprentice.In this episode, Tom shares the full story – from that bold email to building and scaling Hernshead Group, launching (and closing) multiple brands, and recently completing a management buyout to take full ownership of the company.In this episode, we discuss:How Tom secured investment from Lord Sugar and built the business from scratchThe reality of launching new brands and learning from failureThe highs and lows of building a team, navigating COVID-19, and scaling with clarityHow and why he bought back 100 percent of the sharesIf you're looking for investment, currently working with a business partner, or planning for long-term ownership and growth, this is an episode you need to hear.Chapters00:00 The journey begins: Tom Johnson's entrepreneurial path03:08 Investment and growth: Partnering with Sir Alan Sugar06:14 Navigating challenges: The impact of COVID-1908:56 Expanding horizons: The launch of multiple brands11:56 Learning from failure: The downfall of new ventures15:03 Refocusing on core strengths: The future of Hearnshead Group30:06 Scaling the team and business growth31:03 Implementing effective processes and training33:14 Leveraging AI and technology in recruitment34:21 Balancing AI assistance with human touch36:33 Data-driven management and performance tracking39:05 Overcoming fear and building confidence in sales44:04 Strategic business decisions and future planning49:09 Equity and incentives for team growth52:50 Vision for the future and sustainable growth__________________________________________Episode Sponsor: AtlasYour memory isn't perfect. So Atlas remembers everything for you. Atlas is an end-to-end recruitment platform built for the AI generation. It automates your admin so you can focus on the business tasks that matter. How many conversations do you have every day? With clients. Candidates. Your team. Service providers.Now how many of those conversations can you recall with 100% accuracy? How many hours a week do you spend making notes to try and retain as much as possible? And how much is still getting lost along the way? Traditional CRM systems weren't built for the type of recruitment business you're running right now. They were built to rely on the structured, tagged, categorised, and formal data you could feed it. Manual processes that needed you to input specific information, based on specific questions and answers. But what about all the other conversations you're having every single day? Atlas isn't an ATS or a CRM. It's an Intelligent Business Platform that helps you perform 10X better than you could on your own. How? By removing all your low value tasks, acting as your perfect memory, and providing highly relevant recommendations to impact your performance. Learn more about the power of Atlas – and take advantage of the exclusive offer for The RAG listeners – by visiting https://recruitwithatlas.com/therag/ __________________________________________Episode Sponsor: HoxoReady to find 25+ warm leads within seven days on LinkedIn?As a recruiter, most of the working day is spent chasing people via cold outreach on LinkedIn.This method is super time-consuming, and most people don't reply...

A pet dog or cat are often considered part of the family. But for older adults, they can become much more than that. In an Aging Matters on Colorado Matters special, paring up with a pet, and how to make the decision that's right for you. Then, a group of Latino seniors finds a solution to unexpected loneliness. And when people talk about retiring, having enough money is often the first thing that comes up, but there's a lot more to consider. A program through the University of Colorado Denver called "Change Makers" helps navigate the next chapter in life. 

The reason every Christian should be increasingly aware of ecclesiology is quite simple. When someone becomes a follower of Christ because of the miracle of conversion, they are “baptised into the body of Christ” as Paul told the Corinthians. In this episode we discuss the principles for revitalising and refocusing a local church so that it can "glorify Christ throughout generations" (Ephesians 3:20-21). Read: 'The 10 Biblical Priorities for a Local Church' - https://www.findingtruthmatters.org/articles/theology/the-10-biblical-priorities-and-purposes-for-a-local-church/ And, https://andrewcorbett.blogspot.com/2024/11/ecclesiology-part-2-ecclesiology-has.html

Are you feeling like you're constantly chasing the clock, trying to catch up on your goals? If so, listen up as we dive headfirst into the exhilarating world of goal setting, no matter where you're starting from. Get ready to ignite your ambition and discover the power within you to set and achieve your goals, even when it feels like you're running behind. I'll be your guide as we unpack the secrets to turbocharging your productivity, unlocking the door to success, and propelling yourself towards peak performance.Join me as we unravel the magic behind strategic goal setting and its profound impact on your journey to greatness. From boosting productivity to unleashing your full potential, we'll uncover the hidden gems that lie within defining clear objectives. We'll also dive into the crucial role of prioritization, helping you steer clear of the overwhelm that comes from trying to do too much at once. Together, we'll craft a roadmap tailored to your personal and professional priorities, ensuring that every step you take leads you closer to your dreams.Whether you're a seasoned goal-getter or just getting started on your journey, this episode is packed with practical strategies to help you conquer any challenge that comes your way. Don't miss out on the opportunity to unlock your full potential and unleash your inner greatness. Tune in now and let's embark on this epic adventure together!What you'll hear in this episode:[0:00] Setting and achieving goals despite feeling behind[4:10] Goal setting and its impact on productivity and success.[8:15] How to set goals around peak performance.[12:50] Prioritization around goal setting.[16:20] Diluting progress by trying to do too much at once. [21:10] Organizing goals for peak performance.Related Episodes:Small Goals, Big Wins: Your Growth JourneyGoal Reality Check: Reframing, Refocusing, and Reaching HigherPivot Like a Pro: Adapting Your Goals to Thrive In Any SituationJoin The Arena: https://finding-greatness.mykajabi.com/the-arena-spring-2025Connect with Paige on Instagram @paigelawrencecoaching

In this episode we contemplated a quote from Helen Hamilton's, "Dissolving The Ego", Chapter 14, "We can learn to refocus our attention on the field itself rather than on the thoughts occurring in it. We can put our awareness on the space that thoughts are appearing  in rather than the thoughts themselves. When we do this we begin to see that nothing could exist without this contextual field here first for it to appear in." and "Thought of Awakening" #62. 

Despite mounting evidence that Games as a Service are struggling, executives continue to go back to that empty well. Also: A ton of earnings reports (Nintendo, EA, Paradox, Square Enix, Sega, Ubisoft, Remedy, Embracer Group, and Sony), the labor picture worsens, and Niantic may be exiting the gaming space. You can support Virtual Economy's growth via our Ko-Fi and also purchase Virtual Economy merchandise! TIME STAMPS [00:01:58] - Nintendo Q3 FY25 Earnings [00:16:07] - EA Q3 FY25 Earnings [00:30:18] - Paradox FY24 Earnings [00:34:40] - Take Two Q3 FY25 Earnings [00:36:46] - Square Enix Q3 FY25 Earnings [00:40:17] - Sega Q3 FY25 Earnings [00:42:52] - Ubisoft Q3 FY25 Earnings [00:44:49] - Remedy FY24 Earnings [00:47:15] - Embracer Group Q3 FY25 Earnings [00:50:18] - Sony Q3 FY25 Earnings [00:54:11] - Investment Interlude [01:01:38] - Quick Hits [01:05:18] - Labor Report SOURCES Consolidated Results for the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2023 and 2024 | Nintendo Electronic Arts Reports Q3 FY25 Results | EA Battlefield Labs | EA END OF KAIZEN REVIEW | EA Year-end report January – December 2024 | Paradox Paradox Interactive acquires Haemimont Games | Paradox Consolidated Financial Results for the Nine-Month Period Ended December 31, 2024 | Square Enix Consolidated Financial Results for the Nine-Month Period Ended December 31, 2024 | Sega UBISOFT REPORTS THIRD-QUARTER 2024-25 SALES | Ubisoft Remedy Entertainment Plc: Financial Statements Release January-December 2024 | Remedy Embracer Group publishes Interim Report Q3 | Embracer Group Q3 FY2024 Consolidated Financial Results | Sony INVESTMENT INTERLUDE Dead Astronauts Secures €4M In Oversubscribed Seed Round | Dead Astronauts nDreams establishes new internal studio, shutters two others | GamesIndustry GameStop Announces Plan to Pursue a Sale of French and Canadian Operations | GameStop ‘Pokémon Go' Maker Nears $3.5 Billion Deal to Sell Games Unit | Bloomberg (Paywall) LABOR REPORT Sumo Group is Refocusing and Undergoing Layoffs | Sumo Group on LinkedIn Iron Galaxy Layoffs | Iron Galaxy on LinkedIn Report: ProbablyMonsters conducting more layoffs after pledging to build 'stable home for developers' | Game Developer Report: Hi-Rez Studios laid off dozens of developers from Smite team | Game Developer Crytek is Laying Off 15% of its Workforce | Crytek on LinkedIn VR dev Toast Interactive lays off majority of staff | Game Developer Liquid Sword makes "deeply regrettable" job cuts for "the studio's long-term sustainability" | GamesIndustry Netflix has laid off staff at Oxenfree developer Night School Studio | Game Developer Bossa Games Layoffs | Bossa Games on LinkedIn EXCLUSIVE: 10:10 Games Employees Offered No Severance, Layoffs Happened While On Holiday, And More | Insider Gaming Layoffs at NetEase on the Marvel Rivals team | Jack Burrows on LinkedIn Layoffs at NetEase on the Marvel Rivals team | Thaddeus Sasser on LinkedIn

Questions? Thoughts? Send a Text to The Optometry Money Podcast!In this episode of The Optometry Money Podcast, host Evon Mendrin, CFP® sits down with Dr. Nick Lillie to discuss his journey of expanding his practice, hiring an associate OD, and restructuring his business to align with his lifestyle and personal values.Dr. Lillie shares his insights on practice expansion, the importance of focusing on core services, and how financial and operational planning has helped him build a thriving practice that serves both his patients and his family. He also dives into how he approaches strategic planning for the new year, the role of key performance indicators (KPIs) in practice growth, and the mindset shifts that have fueled his success.What You'll Learn:The process behind Dr. Lillie's practice expansion and move to a new location.How he approached hiring and mentoring his first associate optometrist.The importance of focusing on core services like dry eye, ocular health, and optical.The impact of financial planning and profitability on sustainable business growth.How to structure your practice to support your ideal lifestyle.The power of tracking KPIs and using data to guide business decisions.Why mentorship plays a key role in onboarding a new associate.How to develop a vision for your practice and align it with your personal values.Resources & Links:Connect with Dr. Nick Lillie: Email: drlillie@theultimateod.comListen to Optometry: The Ultimate OD Podcast: WebsiteSchedule a free consultation with Evon: Click hereSign up for the Eyes On The Money Newsletter: Click hereFollow Us:Facebook: Optometry Wealth AdvisorsLinkedIn: Evon Mendrin, CFP®Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with a fellow optometrist!The Optometry Money Podcast is dedicated to helping optometrists make better decisions around their money, careers, and practices. The show is hosted by Evon Mendrin, CFP®, CSLP®, owner of Optometry Wealth Advisors, a financial planning firm just for optometrists nationwide.

As a math coach, building relationships with teachers is critical to fostering meaningful growth and collaboration. But what happens when a math coaching partnership becomes stagnant or even toxic? In this episode, we tackle the delicate topic of ending a math coaching relationship when it's no longer productive. We'll explore signs that it's time to move on, strategies for reflecting on what went wrong, and ways to maintain professionalism and integrity during the process. Whether you're navigating mismatched math goals or unproductive dynamics, this episode will empower you with tools to manage challenging math coaching relationships and refocus your energy on supporting teachers who are ready to growHere are a few key takeaways from the episode:The importance of building relationships: Strong, trust-based relationships with teachers are foundational to effective coaching and collaboration.Recognizing when a coaching relationship isn't working: Signs that a partnership has become stagnant or toxic include mismatched goals, lack of progress, or unproductive dynamics.Strategies for reflection: Reflect on what might have contributed to the relationship's challenges, including your own actions or approach, to learn and grow as a coach.Maintaining professionalism and integrity: When ending a coaching relationship, handle the situation with respect, clear communication, and professionalism to preserve trust and maintain the focus on supporting students.Refocusing on growth opportunities: Redirect your energy to working with teachers who are open to collaboration and growth, ensuring your efforts have the greatest impact.Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Looking to supplement your curriculum with problem based lessons and units? Make Math Moments Problem Based Lessons & UnitsShow NotesLove the show? Text us your big takeaway! Get a Customized Math Improvement Plan For Your District.Are you district leader for mathematics? Take the 12 minute assessment and you'll get a free, customized improvement plan to shape and grow the 6 parts of any strong mathematics program.Take the assessmentAre you wondering how to create K-12 math lesson plans that leave students so engaged they don't want to stop exploring your math curriculum when the bell rings? In their podcast, Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr—founders of MakeMathMoments.com—share over 19 years of experience inspiring K-12 math students, teachers, and district leaders with effective math activities, engaging resources, and innovative math leadership strategies. Through a 6-step framework, they guide K-12 classroom teachers and district math coordinators on building a strong, balanced math program that grows student and teacher impact. Each week, gain fresh ideas, feedback, and practical strategies to feel more confident and motivate students to see the beauty in math. Start making math moments today by listening to Episode #139: "Making Math Moments From Day 1 to 180.

Check out this episode wherever you like to listen or watch podcasts! Episode Page: vinneychopra.com/podcast/ Youtube: youtu.be/YTxB7q8MWvo Spotify: spoti.fi/423B4fz iTunes: apple.co/3H9XKBo   ——  

Goals, we all have them, but are we set up for success or sabotaging ourselves from the start? I'm breaking down the essentials, starting with the most common goal-setting mistakes. But don't worry, I've got your back with effective strategies that actually work. We'll chat about the importance of regular goal check-ins and how tracking your progress keeps you moving forward instead of spinning in circles. And let's not forget to celebrate those wins—big and small! I'll explain why celebrating your progress fuels motivation and keeps you fired up. On the flip side, we're also analyzing those unmet goals, because trust me, there's gold in those so-called failures. You'll learn how to take those mistakes, turn them into lessons, and make informed corrections that get you closer to the greatness you're chasing. What you'll hear in this episode: [2:50] Common Goal-Setting Mistakes [3:25] Effective Goal-Setting Strategies [8:35] Analyzing Unmet Goals and Learning from Mistakes [11:00] Making Informed Corrections [13:35]The Elastic Band Analogy [18:15] Aligning Goals with Your Desires Related Episodes: How to Embrace the Middle and Stay Motivated When Your Goals Seem Far Away Uncomplicate Your Success Goal Reality Check: Reframing, Refocusing, and Reaching Higher Connect with Paige on Instagram @paigelawrencecoaching

"Out of the two of them, who do you think is the good witch and the bad witch? I would say Cathy's the good witch, Abby is definitely the bad witch!" It's ironic on the eve of the release of the Wicked movie that we get an episode that heavily centers on wicked witches, though the biggest witch of the all according to our bitches here can't even see the writing on the wall!The episode opens with Payton getting "cut" from the team (can you really be cut if you were never officially on the team?). After three weeks at the bottom of the Pyramid and last week's broken ankle debacle, tensions were running high between Abby and Leslie so Payton was ultimately asked to leave, for now at least. Refocusing on the team, Abby seems to not care too much that the group brought home. victory at the last competition and starts to work the girls against one another. Chloe and Kendall are each given a solo with the intent of settling who truly deserves to be Abby's number 2.Cathy returns with an all boy's team to spice up the competition, which send Abby into an angry spiral. To push back against her nemesis Abby decides the group dance will be about witches, with Maddie portraying a "good witch" as a stand in for Abby. Meanwhile Christi and Jill prep their daughter's solos and the moms start to get a little heated with one another. Jill is convinced Christi is getting a leg up while Christi is upset that Abby won't finish the choreography or her daughter's big dance.Quotes“Hold on, let Kelly choke to death first. Our poor Kelly. She needs to get better so she can go back to being a bitch. Cause when you're sick I can't be mean to you." (1:55-2:05 | Christi)“I don't know. I'm not a doctor, nor do I play one on a podcast." (10:50-10:53 | Christi)“I wonder what the card said? Sorry for being late? I don't know, please don't torture me on national television I beg of you?" (46:22-46:31 | Christi & Kelly)“I don't know is this news? I don't know. Doesn't feel newsworthy to me. This feels like the same old shit we listen to every week!" (53:32-53:40 | Christi)LinksSubscribe to us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC50aSBAYXH_9yU2YkKyXZ0w Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/backtothebarreThank you to Ashley Jana for allowing us to use Electricity!! Follow her on IG HERE: https://instagram.com/ashleyjanamusic?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Download Electricity HERE: https://music.apple.com/us/album/electricity/1497482509?i=1497482510Follow Christi on IG: www.instagram.com/christilukasiakFollow Kelly on IG: www.instagram.com/kellylhyland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a new episode of Next Level Pros! In this episode, we're joined by Andrew Schultz, a budding entrepreneur who's navigating the challenges of turning his marketing firm, Profit Automation, into a profitable business despite its current unprofitable state. We'll dive deep into the issues holding Andrew back, including a detailed analysis of his financials and marketing strategies, along with some personal obstacles that are impacting his professional progress. Apply to be on the show: https://forms.gle/hwDijQPFyKCEtHNs8  Highlights: "I mean, when you asked me what my biggest challenge was, I don't know what I'm selling."   "Your secret sauce is identifying what the problem is around their customers in their pipeline, so you can pull them into action." "I will help increase your conversion, or I will add another 2% to your conversion, or you don't pay anything." "I haven't done a whole lot of marketing or talked to a lot of people about it, so I find it hard to believe that you have enough data to say that this doesn't work." Timestamps: 0:00:00 Profit Automation is not turning a profit 0:04:13 Describing the Business 0:06:03 Explaining the Lead Conversion Offering 0:08:15 Identifying the Biggest Challenge - Packaging the Offer 0:13:25 The Pipeline Crisis and how to fix it 0:19:21 Addressing the Perception of Free vs. Paid Offers 0:20:24 Exploring Performance-Based Pricing Options 0:25:47 Shifting from Scarcity to Abundance Mindset 0:27:08 Comparing Eliminating Downside vs. Eliminating Risk 0:41:00 Identifying Strengths and Weaknesses in the Business 0:48:30 Refocusing on Sales and Marketing as the Priority 0:55:47 Balancing Personality Types within the Team 0:57:41 Shifting Mindset from Home Runs to Consistent At-Bats 1:03:29 Overcoming the Need for Certainty 1:11:08 Adopting a Scientific Approach to Testing and Measuring 1:17:07 Final Plan and Closing Thoughts Looking to scale your business? Want to learn directly from the same team that helped me sell my last business for 9 figures? Click this link below to check out how you can work with us. https://nextlevelhomepros.com/grow-home-service-vsl  Join my community - Founder Acceleration ⁠https://www.founderacceleration.com  ⁠ Apply for our next Mastermind: h⁠ttps://www.thefoundermastermind.com ⁠  Golf with Chris: h⁠ttps://www.golfwithchris.com ⁠  Watch my latest Podcast Apple- ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founder-podcast/id1687030281S ⁠ Spotify- ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1e0cL2vI1JAtQrojSOA7D2 ⁠ YouTube - @thefounderspodcast